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Career Choices and Parental Influence

1) The document discusses helping students choose a career path and the role of parents and others in that decision making process. It includes activities for students to evaluate career interests and discuss choices with parents. 2) Students compare their own career interests to those identified by parents and consider how to resolve any differences. 3) A lecture discusses the important roles parents can play in supporting their child's career choice through trust, guidance, self-discovery activities, and commitment to the chosen path.

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4 Fit Me Right

Introduction
Choosing a career is a very crucial aspect of a learner’s decision making
process. It could make or unmake his/her future. Deciding on what to pursue
therefore needs to be taken slowly and cautiously.

In this module, learners will be led to a process of making decisions on what


career to pursue, taking into consideration different intervening factors. Moreover,
learners will realize that most of the time, there be people around them who would
influence, control, or pressure them in their decisions. The role of parents and other
support system in the learners’ decision-making is also given emphasis in this
module.

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Time Allotment (90 minutes) O
Materials
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 Activity Sheets 1- 4 found in the appendix section
 PowerPoint presentation for the lecturette

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Video clip presentation


 Comic strip as an alternative reading material
 Reflection notebook/paper
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I. Objectives
At the end of this module, the learners are expected to:
1. discuss the role of parents, guardians, and significant others in pursuing a
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profession or career;
2. evaluate the role of parents, guardians, and significant others in deciding
for a profession or vocation; and
3. express commitment to pursue the chosen track/strand.

Activities
1. A Walk to Remember (Motivation)
2. Fit Me Right (Main Activity)
3. Career Choice and Career Support Checklist (Lecturette)
4. Creative Presentation (Application)
5. Causes of disagreement between child and parents (Reflection)
6. Pledge of Commitment (Evaluation)

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II. Motivation (10 minutes)
A Walk to Remember
Procedure
1. Set up two columns inside the classroom. Column 1 is Yes while column
2 is No.
2. Flash each of the 10 statements for the learners to read. For every
statement flashed, the students will line up to the column of their choice—
whether yes or no.

Note: In the absence of an LCD projector, read each statement aloud.

3. Statements:
a. Your parents/guardians spark your motivation in discovering your
passion.
b. Your parents/guardians provide direction and guidance in choosing a

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career path.
c. Your parents/guardians worry about their expectations from you that
may end up as a failure.
d. Your parents/guardians influence you on your career outlook.
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e. Your parents/guardians influenced you to follow their ideas and views
about choosing a career during their days.
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f. Your parents/guardians are interested in your well-being and
success.
g. Your parents/guardians have the best knowledge about your interests
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and abilities.
h. Your parents/guardians spend time with you in cultivating your career
interests and considerations.
i. Your parents/guardians say that they know best when it comes to the
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right career you will pursue.


j. Your parents/guardians have less time or no time at all to answer
your queries about career choices.
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Guide Questions
1. How did you feel about the activity?
2. How many of the statements tell about your choice for a career? How
many do not?
3. Did the statements prove beneficial to you now?
4. If you were given a chance to alter your choice of career, would you do
that? Why?
5. What are your realizations?

Note:
1. Remind students to reflect on their answers first before lining up in the
column. Tell them to refrain from following the decisions or responses of
their peers or groups.

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2. Emphasize the value of cooperation and orderliness in the conduct of the
activity.
3. Be creative in facilitating the activity to the learners. Make it less formal so
students would feel comfortable in answering the questions.

III. Main Activity (20 minutes)

Fit Me Right
Procedure
1. Students and parents will answer the questions in the feet graphic
organizer provided in Appendix 7 as Activity Sheet No. 4.1.
2. Students were given the activity sheet for their parents to answer during
the previous module. Return these activity sheets to students.
3. Ask students to compare their answers with those of their parents.

Questions

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For the Parents/Guardians For the Students
1. Anong kurso/curriculum exit ang O 1. Anong kurso/curriculum exit ang
nais mong kunin ng iyong anak? nais mong kunin?
2. Sino ang mga taong 2. Sino ang mga taong
nakaimpluwensiya sa iyong nakaimpluwensya sa iyo sa pagpili
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anak sa pagpili ng ng kurso/curriculum exit?
kurso/curriculum exit? 3. Sapat ba ang abilidad at kakayahan
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3. Sapat ba ang abilidad at mo upang makamtan ang kursong


kakayahan ng iyong anak upang nais mo?
makamit ang kursong ito? 4. Sa palagay mo, angkop ba sa iyo
4. Sa palagay mo, angkop kaya ang kursong ito?
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ang kursong ito sa iyong anak?

Guide Questions
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1. Do you have the same answers with those of your parents?


2. How do you feel about it?
3. If your answers are different, how do you intend to resolve it?

IV. Lecturette
1. Show a short video about “Estudyante, nalilito sa pipiliing kurso sa
kolehiyo.” ([Link]
2. A PowerPoint presentation accompanies this part. Use it for more
convenient discussion of the important concepts.
3. If a video player/projector is not available, use the dialog, “Ang Gusto ni
Francis” as an alternative or additional reading activity for the learners
(Appendix 8).

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Guide Questions
a. What does the video presentation tell about?
b. Who among you can relate with the video presentation/comic strip?
c. What do you think about the roles of parents/guardians in the pursuit
of your career choice?

4. Discuss the role of parents in helping their children choose a career using
the statements under “Mga Gampanin ng Magulang sa Pagpili ng Anak ng
Kaniyang Karera.” (Appendix 9, Activity Sheet No. 4.2)
5. Distribute copies of the “Mga Gampanin ng Magulang sa Pagpili ng Anak
ng Kaniyang Karera” after the discussion.
6. Lecture Proper
Other than the roles of parents you have identified, experts say that there
are other roles that your parents can do in support of your career choice.
These are the following:
a. Mahalaga ang pagtitiwala ng mga magulang sa inyong kakayahan at

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pangarap. Mahalaga rin na kayo ay kanilang ganyakin upang pag-
usapan ang mga katanungan na may kinalaman sa napiling karera.
b. Malaking tulong ang paglalaan ng panahon ng inyong magulang upang
pag-usapan ang mahahalagang bagay tungkol sa karera.
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c. Mahalaga ring matulungan kayo ng inyong magulang sa pagtuklas ng
inyong kalakasan, interes, at kakayahan sa pagpili ng karera.
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d. Hikayatin nila kayo na magsaliksik pa tungkol sa napiling karera sa
pamamagitan ng pakikipag-usap sa mga taong may kaparehong kurso
at trabaho, at sa pagbabasa ng mga impormasyon tungkol sa karera.
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e. Dapat kilalanin ng inyong mga magulang ang inyong kalakasan,


kakayahan, at kahinaan at suportahan kayo sa inyong magiging
desisyon.
f. Mahalaga ring himukin nila kayo na tuklasin ang iba’t ibang karera na
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maaaring pagpilian batay sa inyong kakayahan, kalakasan, at interes.


g. Magplano kayo kasama ng inyong mga magulang sa posibleng
hakbang na gagawin kung hindi kayang tustusan ang karerang napili.
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h. Kailangang ipakita ng inyong mga magulang ang kanilang suporta sa


karerang inyong napili sa pamamagitan ng pagpapalakas ng inyong
loob na kakayanin ang ano mang hamong dumating.

7. Provide learners with a copy of Activity Sheet No. 4.3: “Career Choice
and Career Support Checklist” found in Appendix 10. Let them
accomplish the questionnaire.

8. Discuss the results of the activity by asking the following questions:


a. Do you think you were able to get 100% support of your parents
regarding your career choice and curriculum exit? How many
answers did you have under Strongly Agree and Agree? How many
did you answer Strongly Disagree and Disagree?

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b. What does the result say about the support of your
parents/guardians? Do you think the list of roles of parents in your
career choice and curriculum exit are enough?
c. If not, can you point out other roles of parents in terms of career
choice and curriculum exit support?
d. What does the result say about your abilities and skills? Do you think
you are equipped with all the factors needed (your abilities and skills
and the support of your parents/guardians) to sustain your preferred
career? Why do you say so?

V. Application (15 minutes)


Directions: Prepare a creative presentation for the following situation. It could
be in the form of role play, poster, interpretative dance, or a song.

If you were a parent, what

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would be your role in the
career path of your child?
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1. Group the learners according to their interest or create a way to come up
with several groupings of learners depending on their interests and
strengths.
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2. Instruct each group to prepare for their number at the shortest possible
time. Tell them that this activity is bound by time. They should strive to
follow it strictly.
3. Encourage them to come up with varied types of presentation or you may
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assign a particular group to perform a specific task.


4. Monitor each group as they prepare for their presentations.
5. Use rubrics to evaluate the group’s presentation (Appendix 11, 12, 13, 14).
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VI. Reflection (5 minutes)


1. What are the causes of disagreement between a child and the parents
when choosing a career path?
2. Is the support of your parents in choosing a career path important to you?
Why?

Note:
1. Remind students to consider the feelings and situation of their own family
and the output they presented.
2. Monitor the learners and make sure that each works on his/her own and
does not copy the entry of classmates.
3. As much as possible, collect the journals after the activity and give
feedback.
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VII. Evaluation (5 minutes)

A. Most Significant Learning from the Module


1. What struck you most in this module?
2. Are the support of your parents and significant others in your life
necessary in setting direction for your career path?

B. Pledge of Commitment
1. Fill in the blanks in the pledge of commitment provided in Appendix
10, Activity Sheet No. 4.4.
2. Recite the pledge together as a class.

Note:

1. Encourage learners to reflect on the questions first before answering.

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2. Discourage students from copying the work of their peers. Let them
reflect on their own learning.
3. Check the journal entry of the learners.
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VIII. Assignment (5 minutes)
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1. Secure a copy of “Mga Gampanin ng Magulang sa Pagpili ng ng Anak ng
Kaniyang Karera” (Appendix 9). Let your parents read this thoroughly.
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After reading, let them affix their signature at the bottom of the paper.
Return the signed paper next meeting.

2. For the Pledge of Commitment, let your parents affix their signature in the
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blank provided.

3. Interview professionals in your community whose career is similar to your


choice. Ask the following questions. (You may add more questions.)
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a. Why did you choose this career?


b. Did your parents support you in deciding what career to pursue?
c. What are needed to qualify for this career?

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Common questions

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Self-evaluation and reflection are crucial components in the learner's career choice process as outlined in the module. These activities encourage learners to contemplate their strengths, interests, and values, aiding in making informed decisions about their career paths. Reflection also allows learners to reassess their choices in light of parental support and societal influences, thereby enhancing self-awareness and personal accountability in career planning .

Inadequate parental support can lead to several negative outcomes for a learner's career choice. It may result in decreased motivation and self-confidence, leading learners to doubt their abilities and possibly abandon their aspirations. Furthermore, it can exacerbate misunderstandings and conflicts, leaving the learner feeling isolated and unsupported in exploring their career options. Ultimately, it may push learners towards undesirable career paths that align more with parental expectations rather than their own interests and strengths .

The DEPED COPY Module 4 highlights several roles of parents in a learner's career decision-making process. Parents are expected to spark motivation, provide direction and guidance, and influence career outlook. They also engage in discussions about career choices, help in identifying the learner's strengths and weaknesses, and encourage research about potential careers. Parents are further involved in planning actions if there are financial constraints and showing support by boosting the learner's confidence to face challenges .

The Activity Sheet exercises are significant in bridging understanding between parents and students as they facilitate open communication about each other's expectations and views on career choices. Through these exercises, both parties can compare their answers and discuss any discrepancies, enabling a better understanding of the student's aspirations and the parent's insights or concerns. This structured interaction helps in aligning career goals with abilities and interests, fostering mutual support and cooperation .

The document suggests several strategies for parents to support their child's career exploration effectively. These include fostering an open dialogue to discuss career-related questions, dedicating time to explore the child's strengths, weaknesses, and interests, and encouraging independent research about potential careers. Parents are also advised to collaborate with their child in planning steps for financial management if needed, and consistently offer emotional support and confidence-boosting during the career decision-making process .

Learners are encouraged to seek external insights by engaging with professionals in their community whose careers align with their interests. This initiative allows learners to gain practical information, understanding of job demands, and required qualifications directly from individuals in the field. Such insights are crucial as they provide real-world perspectives, helping learners to align their expectations with career realities, and enhancing informed decision-making for their future paths .

The 'Pledge of Commitment' activity serves to solidify learners' dedication to their chosen career paths by having them explicitly state their intentions and affirm their commitment. This activity is effective as it formalizes the decision-making process and prompts learners to reflect on their goals and the steps required to achieve them. Reciting the pledge collectively fosters a sense of shared purpose and community support, reinforcing the learners' resolve to pursue their aspirations despite potential challenges .

The module emphasizes the importance of parental trust by highlighting its role in supporting and motivating learners to discuss their career aspirations openly. Parental trust is portrayed as foundational to enabling children to pursue their dreams independently while knowing they have their parents' confidence. This trust culminates in positive reinforcement and the encouragement necessary for students to explore career options that align with their abilities and interests .

Creative presentations, such as role plays, posters, and interpretative dances, impact students' understanding of career decisions by engaging them in active learning. These presentations encourage students to explore and express their career interests and challenges creatively, promoting deeper understanding and retention of the concepts discussed. They also foster collaboration and communication skills as students work in groups, further enhancing their ability to negotiate and articulate career choices effectively .

Disagreements between children and parents can arise from different perspectives on what constitutes a suitable career path, varying expectations, and contrasting interests. To address these disagreements, communication is key—parents and children should discuss and negotiate their expectations and aspirations openly. Acknowledging each other's perspectives and finding a compromise that considers both the child's strengths and parental concerns is essential .

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