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CHAPTER I

THE PROBLEM AND IT’S BACKGROUND

I. INTRODUCTION

Philippine education used to be behind when compared

against larger, and more advanced countries. But in a

historic moment for advocates of educational equity, President

Benigno Aquino III approved Republic Act (RA) 10533, signing into

law the K-12 program on May 15, 2013 to improve the quality of

education in the Philippines. Comes with it, the new higher-grade

level that includes several strands for the student to take; Grade

11 and 12 levels being considered as the new “Senior High School”.

One of the requirements of the Grade 12 level requires work

immersion experience in which the student is sent to work for

several weeks in an industry related into the strand they picked.

In the early years of the new system specifically up to the

year of 2019, everything worked out fine and the students were

able to easily gather the required papers and requirements to be

sent into the industry in which they’re going to be sent at.

But in the year 2020-2021, a pandemic has hit multiple

countries including the Philippines and has massively affected

the ways of living and the method of education.

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There were immediate demands that need to be fulfilled

among the academic requirements, blended learning and social

adjustments of Grade 12 Information and Communication Technology

Students during the Academic year 2020- 2021. There were mostly

online classes and lesser time for practical demonstrations among

Grade 12 ICT students.

This study will explore the impact of the pandemic to the

work immersion experience of the Grade 12 Information and

Communication Technology Students of St. Augustine Foundation

Colleges at PC Henz Computer Trading where the students are

tasked to assist with actual work procedures while being made

sure that they followed the COVID-19 protocols where social

distancing was advised as well as the proper usage of face masks

and face shields.

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II. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The study, in general, aims to identify the impact of

pandemic to the work immersion experiences of the current Grade

12 students of St. Augustine Foundation Colleges – San Jose.

Specifically, this research needs to answer the following

questions:

1. What are the impacts of pandemic to the work immersion

experience of Grade 12 Information and Communication

Technology students?

2. What are the ways to avoid being infected by the

pandemic during the work immersion duration?

3. What are the ways to make the work immersion

experience better during the pandemic?

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III. OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

This study seeks the following goals:

1. To identify the impact of the pandemic to the work

immersion experience of Grade 12 Information and

Communication Technology students.

2. To direct ways to avoid being infected by the

pandemic during work immersion.

3. To identify the ways to make the work immersion

experience better during the pandemic.

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IV. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This study shall be beneficial to the following:

 STUDENTS OF ST. AUGUSTINE FOUNDATIOON COLLEGES

This study may help inform the students about the impact of

the pandemic to their work immersion activities and the

possible ways to somehow make it better.

 PARENTS

This study may give necessary information to the parents to

help them create a plan on how to help them get through the

work immersion activity.

 TEACHERS

This study may serve as a form of assistance for the

teachers who are creating contingency and health safety

plans to make the work immersion experience better for the

students.
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 THE RESEARCHERS

This study will help the researchers formulate new ideas and

measures so that they can improve their own work immersion

experience and avoid being infected.

 FUTURE RESEARCHERS

Should there be another pandemic in the near future, this

kind of research will be reviewed again, as their basis for

them to complete their research.

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V. RESEARCHERS’ BACKGROUND

The researchers already have a solid idea on how the

pandemic is going to affect the work immersion of the Grade

12 Information and Communication Technology students. In

this research, the researchers are going to focus the

coverage and figure out the unknown elements that may

further amplify the struggles of Grade 12 Information and

Communication Technology students.

 RESPONDENTS

A total of 5 random respondents from the Grade 12

Information and Communication Technology strand of

St. Augustine Foundation Colleges, San Jose were

interviewed.

 SETTINGS

The study was conducted online on March 2021 at St.

Augustine Foundation Colleges - San Jose City.

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VI. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

The researchers used Input-Process-Output method as a

conceptual framework. The input shows the variety of needed

information for this research, while the process shows the steps

taken or done by the researchers and having Output display the

finalized version of this research.

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VII. SCOPE AND DELIMITATIONS

The scope of this research is to figure out the impact of

the pandemic to the Grade 12 Information and Communication

Technology Students’ work immersion experience.

The limitation of this research was the inability of the

researchers to step outside of their selected immersion industry,

therefore the research interview/gathering of information were

only conducted at night, through online means. It was not allowed

to conduct the study during actual work immersion schedule.

This study will only detail on the coping and adjustments

of Grade 12 Information and Communication Technology Students in

protecting their health from the pandemic while performing their

tedious tasks at PC Henz Computer Trading. The experiences and

daily adjustments of ICT Students will be based on how well they

performed their duties and at the same time how did they

protected themselves against the COVID-19 pandemic.

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VIII. DEFINITION OF TERMS

 ICT students: All of the Grade 12 ICT

students mentioned in

this research are all

from the St.

Augustine Foundation

Colleges San Jose

branch

 Convenience sampling: Convenience sampling a type

of non-probability sampling

that involves the sample

being drawn from that

part of the population

that is close to hand.

 Pandemic: The pandemic mentioned

in this research is
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the on-going world-

wide COVID-19 pandemic

of the year 2020-

2021.

 Work Immersion: A Grade 12 activity

where the

students are sent

to work in an

industry related

to their chosen

strand.

 Impact: The action of one

object coming

forcibly

into

contact/affecting

with another.
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 Phenomenology: Phenomenology is the

philosophical

study of the

structures of

experience and

consciousness.

CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

I. FOREIGN STUDIES

Based on the study "Guidance for Businesses and

Employers Responding to Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID- 19)"

(2020) published by the "Center for Disease Control and

Prevention.”Businesses and employers can play a key role in

preventing and slowing the spread of SARS-CoV2 within the

workplace. Employers’ COVID-19 preparedness, response, and

control plans should take into account workplace factors such as

feasibility of social distancing in the workplace, ability to

stagger employee shifts, degree to which employees interact with

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the public in person, feasibility of accomplishing work by

telework, geographical isolation of the workplace, proportion of

employees at increased risk for severe illness, policies

regarding sick leave for staff, and priority for continuity of

operations. Employers should also consider the level of COVID-19

disease transmission in their communities.

Based on a Deloitte study by O. Boichenko and N. Tymchenko

(2020) titled "How to reduce the pandemic impact on employees: A

guide for business leaders," despite all the risks and stress, it

is important to remember that we have faced crises situations

like this in the past. First of all, it is a challenge for the

company's culture and management practices. If you believe

that people are the most valuable asset to your business, then

you have to communicate, plan, and be consistent. Show up for

your employees and support them. At the end of the day, we are

all human, and every one of us may be impacted by COVID-19. Now

is the time for company leaders to lead for the safety and

welfare of their people.

Centered on the study "EMPLOYER BEST PRACTICES: Policies

to Support Workers During the Corona Virus Pandemic" by the

National Partnership Organization Companies(2020) can ensure a

healthy working environment for their employees by which the

physical distance between employees and customers to six feet.

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Hand sanitizers should be available throughout the workplace, as

well as the option to wash hands regularly. Maintain good

housekeeping (and ensure the cleaning staff is protected), and so

on.

II. FOREIGN LITERATURE

Based on William Fry's (2021) article "Important COVID-19

Update: Government Releases Protocol for a Secure Return to Work"

on the Lexelogy website, the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to

present a challenge to all workplaces as they begin to reopen. To

ensure they are ready to reopen safely when the time comes,

employers should take this opportunity to read the Protocol and

examine their policies and procedures to ensure compliance with

the Protocol and best practice.

Based on M. Beauregard and T. Rodriguez's (2020) article

"Back to Work: A Template for Safety Procedures and Protocols" on

the EHS Today website, COVID-19 has imposed a ‘new normal’ for

manufacturers around the world that will likely become a

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‘permanent normal’ for how we think and act to contain this

crisis – and future pandemics. Besides figuring out better supply

chain solutions, those who re-open their operations must expand

upon existing safety protocols, rapidly deploying plans to

protect their people and facilities – all while remaining in

compliance with federal, state and local guidelines.

Based on the article "What is the Federal Government Doing

in Response to COVID-19?" (2020) from USA Gov. Each state manages

its own response to the corona virus pandemic, according to the

following protocols. Physical distancing, wearing a mask, and

other rules are some of the rules.

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III. LOCAL STUDIES

According to the CSC-DOH-DOLE Joint Memorandum Circular

No. 1, s. (2020) during this time of pandemic workplace standards

must comply with include installation of adequate fire,

emergency, or danger signs, facilities for persons with

disabilities, and health clinic or treatment room; regular

practice of good housekeeping such as eradication of stagnant

water and proper waste disposal; OSH Standard-compliant building

construction and maintenance, space requirement, walkway surface,

floor and wall openings, among others; provision of OSH Standard-

compliant personal protective equipment (PPE) and devices;

proper handling, use, and storage of hazardous materials; and

implementation of an indoor air quality management program.

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During this time of pandemic, according to R. Punongbayan,

MD, MBA, FPCP's study "PCOM COVID-19 Interim Guidelines"

conducted on the PHILIPPINE COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE,

INC. Using the hierarchy of control to determine the

appropriate strategy for minimizing, if not removing,

occupational risks, increase ventilation or add air filters,

negative pressure ventilation if necessary, and install physical

barriers, such as transparent plastic sneeze guards, where

possible. The aim of ventilation should be to transfer the

source of possible pollution to air-exhaust points or areas

where adequate dilution can be achieved.

According to B. McKenzie's (2021) study "Supplemental

Guidelines on Workplace Prevention and Control of COVID19|

Philippines," it is mandatory to wear face masks, maintain

physical distance, and clean regularly during this pandemic. All

workers in the workplace are also expected to use face shields.

Face covers, in conjunction with face shields, can protect the whole

face. Face shields should cover the entire face and should

always be worn while communicating with others, along with face

masks. Face shields can be withdrawn depending on the demands of the

job or where the workers' workplace safety and health requires it.
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IV. LOCAL LITERATURE

According to an article published on the Department of

Labor and Employment's official website (2020) titled "Workplace

guidelines set to cut spread of COVID-19”.During this pandemic,

there are health precautions that should be followed at all

times, including physical distancing, proper respiratory

etiquette, and disinfection protocols. Eating in communal

areas is often prohibited, and where this is not practicable, the

employer shall maintain a one worker per table and one-meter

distance per worker scheme.

According to the Department of Health's "Workplace

Handbook," (2020) there are ten things that must be done in

the workplace for COVID management and prevention, some of it is

always practice personal protective, strictly follow and

implement guidelines on infection control procedures, measures,

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strictly adhere to guidelines on the implementation of community

quarantine, etc.

Based on the article "Work immersion for SHS not suspended

–DepEd" in the Manila Bulletin (2020), Department of Education

states the students are able to gain relevant and practical

industrial skills under the guidance of industry experts and

workers; enhance their technical knowledge and skills; enrich

their skills in communications and human relations; and develop

good work habits, attitudes, appreciation, and respect for work

through the work immersion.

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CHAPTER III

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

I. RESEARCH DESIGN

The researchers chose phenomenology to be able to explain

the experiences of the participants and to interpret these

experiences to create a research that would explain “THE IMPACT

OF THE PANDEMIC TO THE ST. AUGUSTINE FOUNDATION COLLEGES GRADE 12

ICT STUDENTS’ WORK IMMERSION EXPERIENCE AT PC HENZ COMPUTER

TRADING”. This design will explore the different perspective of

the participants based on their experiences.

The research utilized structured interview by sending the

questionnaires and allowing respondents to schedule the interview

sessions.
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II. SAMPLING TECHNIQUES

The sampling technique used is convenience sampling.

Convenience sampling was done to select available Grade 12

Information and Communication Technology students during the

scheduled date of interviews.

Convenience sampling is a non-random sampling designed to

immediately get respondents who are present in the area during

the interview.

The advantages of convenience sampling are the immediacy in

the conduct of the study. There were 5 respondents available on

the Grade 12 Information and Communication Technology Group chat.

The researchers did not select the respondents but rather, they

asked the permission of those who are interested to join the

interview.
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III. LOCALE OF THE STUDY

The researchers conducted their study at Home due to the

pandemic. The respondents of the study are the 5 Grade 12

Information and Communication Technology Students in St.

Augustine Foundation Colleges San Jose City Grade 12 ICT Group

chat.

Further information about the participants:

 4 out of 5 Respondents are female while the remaining

respondent is male. All of Respondents are Grade 12

Information and Communication Technology Students in

St. Augustine Foundation Colleges San Jose City

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IV. DATA GATHERING INSTRUMENTS

1. Interview sheets:

The researchers make use of written/typed questionnaire.

The researchers give or distribute the questionnaire to the

respondents either by personal or by mail/FB messenger.

2. Audio/Phone Recorder:

The researchers required all the respondents who will opt-

in for the questionnaire via Facebook messenger to audio

record themselves and send the file to the researchers.

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V. DATA GATHERING PROCEDURE

The researchers performed the following activity:

1. The researchers went to their designated computers.

2. The researchers opened their messenger apps and contacted

the available respondents and asked them if they’re

interested in joining the interview.

3. During the interview, the researchers sent the interview

questionnaire file and awaited the respondent to complete

the interview and for them to send the answered

questionnaire along with the recorded audio file back to the

researchers.
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4. After the interview, the researchers collected and reviewed

the answered questionnaires and audio files for any missing

input.

VI. VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY

 FACE VALIDITY

In order to heighten the quality of the survey, and to

ensure the clarity of each question, the researchers analyzed

the interview questionnaire to pinpoint the parts that made no

sense, as well as the ones that proved rather difficult to

understand. All of it to make the interview more simplified for

those who are not familiar with the topic entitled “THE IMPACT OF

THE PANDEMIC TO THE ST. AUGUSTINE FOUNDATION COLLEGES GRADE

12 ICT STUDENTS’ WORK IMMERSION EXPERIENCE AT PC HENZ COMPUTER

TRADING”.

 CONTENT VALIDITY
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The interview sessions will collect the experiences and

opinions of the respondents regarding “THE IMPACT OF THE

PANDEMIC TO THE ST. AUGUSTINE FOUNDATION COLLEGES GRADE 12 ICT

STUDENTS’ WORK IMMERSION EXPERIENCE AT PC HENZ COMPUTER TRADING”.

 CONSTRUCT VALIDITY

The researchers constructed this research while leaning

towards the very idea that the pandemic will be a lot of hurdles

for the student to overcome during their work immersion activity.

The questions are based on the statement of the problem and in

line with the objectives of the study.

 RELIABILITY

The questions were tested by the researchers’ advisers

who were not a part of the study to check if the questions

can be easily understood. During the interview the

researchers awaited any inquiries or complaints from the

respondent to ensure that the entire question is answered

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appropriately, as well as to ensure that the respondent isn’t

feeling agitated and stressed during the interview.

After the interview, inconsistent answers were reviewed

to ensure the reliability of the data.

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CHAPTER IV

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

THEME 1: Factors that could be affected by the pandemic to impact the

students’ immersion experience.

Factors that could be Personal Health

affected by the
pandemic to impact the Family financial status
students’ immersion
experience. Transportation

FIGURE 1

The students can be affected by the pandemic in the following factors:

Their personal health, their family financial status, their

transportation. Depending on what circumstances they’re affected, the

impact of the pandemic also changes.

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 SUB-THEME 1: PERSONAL HEALTH

The student’s well-being during their work immersion duration.

 SUB-THEME 2: FAMILY FINANCIAL STATUS

The capability of the student’s family to provide them their

necessities during the work immersion duration.

 SUB-THEME 3: TRANSPORTATION

The factor that enables the student to be able to travel into

their assigned work stations/industries.

 INTERPRETATION

The students’ personal health situation alone can impact

their immersion experience at large scale. Due to the on-going

pandemic, despite not being infected by it, if the student

develops a mild cough they’re immediately put into temporary

suspension.

The students’ family financial status is the second factor

that could affect their immersion experiences. Due to the

pandemic, a lot of the businesses and establishments had

temporarily closed down to lessen the impacts of the pandemic.

Should the students’ parents be one of the unfortunate people to

have lost their work and income temporarily during the pandemic,
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it could largely affect the student’s experience. Such as

inability to buy lunches and foods, as well as the fare for the

transportation considering that the prices have also gone up due

to the pandemic.

Transportation is the third major factor when it comes

to work immersion considering that the students have to

travel outside their homes in-order to get into their assigned

industries. The pandemic has affected this factor.

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THEME 2: IMPACT ON IMMERSION

Financial
IMPACT ON
Accessibility
IMMERSION

Social interaction

FIGURE 2

The respondents were asked about how the pandemic has affected their

work immersion.

Q1. How did the pandemic affected your work immersion?

Paano na apektuhan ng pandemic ang iyong work

immersion?

Q1R1: Nahinto sa kalagitnaan ang aking immersion dahil sa

pandemic.

Q1R2: Naapektuhan ng pandemic ang work immersion naming gaya

ng mataas na pamasahe

Q1R3: Nagkaroon ng mga rules and regulation na nag pa bago

sa normal natakbo ng immersion.

Q1R4: Hindi ako makalabas at makapunta sa immersion.

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Q1R5: Naapektuhan ang immersion ko dahil kakaunti ang taong

pwedeng makasama at makausap.

 INTERPRETATION

The respondents have experienced changes in their work

immersion experience on several areas. Such as the inability

to attend to their immersion due to a lockdown, inability to pay

travel fares, and lowered emotional state due to their

inability to interact with as many people, and as freely as

they wanted to.

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THEME 3: IMPACT ON DAILY ACTIVITY

Additional Inconvenience
DAILY ACTIVITY
Harder to focus
DIFFICULTIES
Additional expenses in cleaning materials.

FIGURE 3

The respondents were asked about the status of their daily routine at

home and if they had noticed any changes in it.

Q2. How did the pandemic affected your daily routine at home?

Paano naapektuhan ng pandemya ang pang araw-araw na gawain

nyo sa bahay?

Q2R1: Hindi ako maka focus samga school activities dahil sa ng

trabaho sa bahay.

Q2R2: Hindi makabili ng mga kailangan sa tindahan ng walang face

mask at face shield.

Q2R3: Mas pinapanatili ang kalinisan, nag didisinfect ng mga gamit

at kung galling sa labas paguwi maliligo agad.

Q2R4: Hindi ako makapunta sa school kapag may kailangan ko kunin

sa school.
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Q2R5: Hindi na makalabas ng bahay at makapasok sa school.

 INTERPRETATION

Based on the answers, the pandemic seemed to had affected the

respondents’ daily routines in a way in which they are now

required to do additional actions in order to fulfill the

routine. Such as wearing protective mask and shield and having

to clean themselves more often than usual. Several respondents

had also shown disappointment in their inability to attend

school classes due to the fact that they’re being distracted

more at home compared to actual classes.

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THEME 4: IMPACT ON TRANSPORTATION

Fear
DIFFICULTIES IN
TRAVELLING
Increased fares

FIGURE 4

The respondents were asked how the pandemic had affected their

available methods of transportation when they are heading to their

work stations.

Q3. How did the pandemic affected your transportation?

Paano na apektuhan ng pandemic ang inyong mga byahe?

Q3R1: Nahihirapan o natatakot ako makisama sa ibang tao sa

sasakyan dahil baka mahawa ako ng COVID.

Q3R2: Mataas ang pamasahe.

Q3R3: Nagkaroon ng mga barriers sa jeep at kailangan din ang

face mask at face shield.

Q3R4: Walang magamit na sasakyan dahil walang pambili ng

gasolina, at wala din pamasahe.

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Q3R5: Ginawa ng rules at protocol na mas omonti ang sasakay,

kaya tumaas ng sobra ang pamasahe.

 INTERPRETATION

The majority of the respondents seem to be having

difficulties in a very similar pattern. Higher fare prices,

inconvenience in safety items, and the fear of being infected.

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THEME 5: HYGIENE

Sanitizing
KEEPING SELF
Hand washing
CLEAN

Taking a bath regularly

FIGURE 5

The respondents were asked how they keep themselves sanitized in PC

Henz Computer Trading.

Q4. What are the things you often do to sanitize yourself

before and after entering PC Henz work station?

Ano ang madalas mong ginagawa para mapanatili ang mong

malinis?

Q4R1: Lagi akong nagdadala, at gumagamit ng alcohol

bago pumasok, at habang nasa PC Henz.

Q4R2: Lagi akong nagdadala, at gumagamit ng alcohol bago

pumasok, at habang nasa PC Henz.

Q4R3: Before po pumasok sa PC Henz mag disinfect muna ng

alcohol o hugas ng kamay at bago po lumabas ganun den

po ang gagawin.
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Q4R4: Nag aalcohol ng kamay bago pumasok, at naliligo paguwi

ng bahay.

Q4R5: Pag hugas ng kamay, at paggamit ng alcohol.

 INTERPRETATION

All of the respondents are aware of the advised cleaning

methods such as usage of rubbing alcohol, hand washing and

consistent baths after going out of their houses.

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THEME 6: VIGILANCE / PRE-CAUTIONS

Face masks, Face shields (PPE)

AVOIDING
INFECTION Social Distancing

Sanitation

FIGURE 6

The respondents were asked what are the things they do to avoid being

infected.

Q5. What are the common practices you do to avoid being

infected?

Ano ang mga madalas mong ginagawa upang maiwasang mahawa ng

COVID-19?

Q5R1: Laging gumagamit at nag susuot ng face shield, at

face mask lalo na kapag malapit sa ibang tao.

Q5R2: Social distancing, pagsuot ng face mask at face

shield, at palagi ang pagdadala ng alcohol.

Q5R3: Laging magsuot ng face mask at face shield at

ugaliing mag sanitize ng sarili.

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Q5R4: Pag gamit ng face mask, face shield, at masipag

na pag aalcohol.

Q5R5: Pag sunod sa health protocol gaya ng social

distancing, at proper hygiene.

 INTERPRETATION

The respondents have said that they follow social

distancing, minimum health protocols such as usage of face mask

and face shield, and proper sanitation with the help of rubbing

alcohol.
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THEME 7: AWARENESS

Lethargic
INDENTIFYING Sickly
WHEN TO AVOID A
SICK PERSON Showing flu like symptoms

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The respondents were asked if they are fully aware of when to avoid a

sickly person.

Q6: Are you able to identify if a person is sick and when to

avoid them?

Kaya mo bang malaman sa isang tingin kung ang isang tao ay

may sakit at kailangan iwasan?

Q6R1: Kapag nanghihina at hindi normal ang itsura, iniiwasan ko

sila para nadin saaking kaligtasan.

Q6R2: Yes, oo naman.

Q6R3: Mahirap ma identify ang asymptomatic, pero kung may

sintomas ay layuan na lang.

Q6R4: Kapag nanghihina at hindi na normal ang kalagayan.

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Q6R5: Oo, lalo na kapag nagpapakita ng mga sintomas ng flu ang

tao.

 INTERPRETATION

Most of the respondents are able to decide right away when a

person is sickly and is worth avoiding, while one of the

respondents are having doubts when to avoid them, since there are

cases whereas a person can by asymptomatic.

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THEME 8: HEALTH PROTOCOLS

Following the rules

METHODS THAT CAN Staying at home

LESSEN THE
EFFECTS OF THE Medical consultations
PANDEMIC
Social distancing

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The respondents were asked about the methods they know that may lessen

the effects of the pandemic.

Q7: What are the methods you know that can lessen the effects

of the pandemic?

Ano ang mga paraan na iyong nalalaman upang mabawasan ang

epekto ng pandemya?

Q7R1: Laging sumunod sa rules para hindi tayo maapektuhan ng

pandemic.

Q7R2: Social distancing, pagiwas sa madaming tao at pagsusuot ng

face mask.

Q7R3: Sumunod sa mga protocols at kung nakakaramdam na ng

sintomas pumunta nasa local health care unit.

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Q7R4: Pananatili sa bahay, paglimita sa paglabas upang mabawasan

ang pagkalat ng sakit.

Q7R5: Ang pagsunod sa mga turo at patakaran ng gobyerno tungkol

sa pandemic.

 INTERPRETATION

Following the rules and protocols, reducing the amount of time

outside their homes, and knowledge when to consult a doctor may

all lessen the effects of the pandemic.

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THEME 9: TRAVEL SAFELY

METHODS ON Following the travel protocols

TRAVELLING
COMFORTABLY Using of face mask and face shield
WITHOUT BEING
INFECTED
Using personal vehicle

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The respondents were asked about the methods of travelling comfortably

during pandemic without being infected.

Q8: What are the ways to be able to travel comfortably during

pandemic without being infected?

Ano ang mga paraan upang makapaglakbay ng komportable sa

panahon ng pandemya na hindi nahahawa?

Q8R1: Mag suot ng face mask, ng face shield at iwasang

makisalamuha sa madaming tao.

Q8R2: Social distancing padin, para maka travel ng komportable.

Q8R3: Mag wear ng face mask and face shield at also magsanitize

po tayo ng kamay.

Q8R4: Sumunod sa tamang travel protocols.

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Q8R5: Paggamit ng sariling sasakyan upang mabawasan ang

pakikisalamuha sa ibang tao.

 INTERPRETATION

Following the travel protocols, wearing of face mask and face

shield, and using personal vehicle are the methods to travel

comfortably during this time of pandemic without being infected.

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THEME 10: OVERCOMING INCONVENIENCE

WAYS OF Relaxation
OVERCOMING THE
INCONVIENCE OF Perseverance and Dedication
PANDEMIC DURING
WORK IMMERISION Follow the protocols.

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The respondents were asked if the pandemic has been inconvenient on

their work immersion and what are they ways they have do to overcome

it.

Q9: Does the pandemic inconvenience you in your work immersion,

what did you do to overcome it?

Ang pandemya ba ay naging abala sa iyong work immersion,

ano ang iyong ginawa para ito ay malampasan?

Q9R1: Sinusunod ko nalang ang rules kung sakali man na

nagulo ng pandemic ang aking work immersion.

Q9R2: Sipag at tyaga, para makapag tapos ng pag-aaral kahit

may pandemic.

Q9R3: Hindi inconvenient ang pandemya sa work immersion kasi

madami paren natutunan na knowledge ang mahirap

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lang dahil tumaas na ang pamasahe sa

transportation.

Q9R4: Pag nahihirapan ako dahil sa pandemic, dinadaan ko

nalang sa panonood sa youtube, at paglalaro sa phone.

Q9R5: Gumagawa ako ng paraan para ako ay marelax gaya ng

pakikinig ng paborito kong musika at pag fofocus ng

maigi sa trabaho.

 INTERPRETATION

Work immersion has been inconvenient for some students

during this pandemic, and in order to cope, they relax by

listening to music or watching YouTube videos, others work hard

and dedicate themselves to their work, and most importantly,

they follow the protocol. Increased transportation costs and

some other financial costs are some of the downside of work

immersion during this pandemic, but respondents still gained

a lot during their work immersion in terms of knowledge.

THEME 11: GENERAL OPINION

GENERAL OPINION
OF THE PANDEMIC Giving importance to life
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Suffering Financially

Follow the protocols.

FIGURE 11

The respondents were asked about their general opinion of the

pandemic.

Q10: What is your general opinion of the pandemic?

Ano ang pangkalahatan na opinyon mo sa pandemya?

Q10R1: Laging mag ingat at sumunod sa rules.

Q10R2: Mahirap at magastos.

Q10R3: Bigyan importansya kung ano meron tayo, maging

malinis sa katawan natin lagi at lagi unahin ang

kailangan natin kesa sa gusto dahil sa pandemya

tulad nito kailangan tayong maging matalino sa

mga desisyon sa buhay.

Q10R4: Ang mga mananaliksik at gobyerno at gumagamit ng

malaking pera upang mahanapan ng gamot ang nasabing

pandemic.
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Q10R5: Mahirap, pero hindi ganun kasama dahil nagkaroon ako

ng mas madaming oras kasama ang pamilya.

 INTERPRETATION

The respondents have fairly similar opinions on the pandemic

that we are currently experiencing; one of them is that giving

importance to life; we should all follow protocols and take

care of ourselves and those around us to prevent being

infected with the virus; and we should get vaccinated as soon

as possible if the vaccine is available for us. Second, life

during a pandemic is very difficult; nearly all goods and

services have increased in price. We should spend our money

more wisely and purchase products that are needed rather than

desired. Lastly, in order to survive we should always follow

the health protocols. To avoid being infected and also to

protect other on being infected, so that transmission would

lessen until there's no transmission left.

CHAPTER V

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

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I. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

The following are the summary based on the participants’

responses:

1. Physical health, transportation, and financial status

are three main factors that caused by the pandemic and

have an impact on the students' immersion experience.

2. Health protocols must always follow inside and outside

of the working area.

3. Always wear face mask, face shield and observe

physical distancing whenever you’re in public.

4. The respondent's greatest struggle during work

immersion is the price hike on public transportation.

5. Public transportation has barriers to provide physical

distancing on the passengers.

6. Always practice proper disinfecting use alcohol when

in public to be more convenient and take a bath when

you get home.

7. Avoid those who are having symptoms, and if you are

experiencing symptoms, go to the nearest health care

facility.
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8. Relaxation is one of the methods that could help

respondents in overcoming the inconvenient aspect of

the pandemic's affect on work immersion.

9. The pandemic has made life harder for everyone; costs

of goods and services have risen.

10. Pandemic make respondents realize how important life

is and to always follow the protocols in order to

protect yourself and the people around you to avoid

transmission.

II. CONCLUSION

The pandemic have three major factors that impact the work

immersion of Grade 12 ICT Students of St. Augustine

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Foundation Colleges – San Jose and this are the ; Physical

Health, Transportation and Financial Status. Always priority

the physical health especially during pandemic, always

follow the health protocols, wear face mask and face shield

and always observe social distancing. Second transportation,

in using public transportation health protocols must also

follow as always and the prices of public transportation has

increased that we could connect on the third factor the

Financial Status. Some respondents have struggles in terms

of money that could cause the inability of going to the work

immersion.
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III. RECOMMENDATION

 STUDENTS OF ST. AUGUSTINE FOUNDATIOON COLLEGES

This research must be used by students in order to cope with

the challenges that the three major factors can present to

work immersion, so that student immersion can be a positive

experience.

 PARENTS

This research may provide necessary details to parents in

order to assist them in avoiding potential transmission

inside the home, as well as serve as an eye opener as to

what the students need and need in order to complete their

schoolwork.

 TEACHERS

In this time of pandemic, teachers must always follow health

protocols in order to do their jobs without fear of

infection because they communicate with others. This

behavior could help them protect themselves and others from

the virus.
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 THE RESEARCHERS

The researchers must remain true, and stick to the things

they’ve figured out in this research.

 FUTURE RESEARCHERS

The data that has been gathered on this research can be use

as a reference to the future researches and also a lesson

that we should always obey protocols in times of pandemic.