ABSTRACT
This study aimed to determine the motivating factors in selecting TLE specialization and learning outcomes among grade 9 students. The descriptive method of research was utilized in this study. A researcher-made questionnaire was the main data gathering instrument. Respondents were 157 Grade 9 students of Calatagan National High School. The statistical tools that were used by the researchers throughout the study were simple frequency, percentage, weighted mean, Pearson Product Moment Correlation, and Coefficient at a .05 level of significance. The respondents perceived motivating factors in selecting TLE Specialization and learning outcomes in terms of personal traits, parents' influence, and per influence is into a great extent while the indicators in motivating factors include expectancy-value, self-efficacy, attribution, interest, skills, parents' influence, and peer influence are all in great extent. Based on the findings it was concluded there is no significant relationship between the respondent's perception of personal related factors and the respondents' learning outcomes in terms of Performance (Cognitive, Affective, and Psychomotor) and there is no significant relationship between the respondent’s perception on motivating factors in selecting TLE specialization and the respondents’ learning outcomes in the performance of Grade 9 students. Based on these results, it was recommended that the Department of Education may consider the findings of this study to set a higher standard skilled base subject, and an adequate number of tools and equipment may be provided. School administrators, curriculum planners, and teachers may find ways to implement the K to 12 enhanced programs effectively and religiously by providing the necessary skills that the students wish to take. In addition, standard laboratories and lecture areas are highly needed to achieve the skills needed by the students for future use. Teachers and parents may continue to establish strong communication to help learners in selecting a specialization. Further studies like this may be conducted to determine other variables related to the present study.
Keywords: Motivating Factors, Specialization, Learning Outcomes, Performance, TLE
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