ABSTRACT
This study sought to determine the extent of integration of industry-based practices in teaching and its relationship to the level of Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies using a researcher-made questionnaire. The respondents of the study were first year to fourth year students of Bachelor of Business Technology Education in Laguna State Polytechnic Universities.
The researcher made use of the descriptive correlation design whereby a careful analysis of the gathered data was used. Mean, percentage, standard deviation and frequency were used. As to correlation between independent and dependent variables, Pearson product moment of correlation was utilized.
Results showed that the school effectively integrates industry-based practices in BTLED teaching. This is not only evident in the data but also in the respondents’ awareness and proficiency on the various assessed principles.
The study also revealed that the respondents possessed high level of personal entrepreneurial competencies. Because of this, they were also able to define and develop their own values and principles. This goes to show that the integration of industry-based practices greatly influenced the development of personal entrepreneurial skills of students. Students were able to align their own values to what is needed in the industries.
It is recommended that schools should continuously hone personal entrepreneurial competencies of students as it would prepare them for the demands of industries. Aside from their essential skills, personal entrepreneurial competencies will enable them to participate actively in industries when they graduate.
Keywords: Industry-Based Practices, Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies, Descriptive correlation, Extent, Industries
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