Willingness Toward Agriculture Among Junior High School TechVoc Learners in Asuncion, Davao del Norte
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https://doi.org/10.54536/ajaset.v10i1.7010Keywords:
Agriculture, Descriptive, Perceptions, TechVoc, WillingnessAbstract
Despite the growing emphasis on agricultural education, limited research has explored how students’ perceptions of farming influence their willingness to actively participate in agricultural initiatives. This study aimed to address this gap by assessing students’ perceptions of the purpose, benefits, importance, and practices of farming, and by identifying which of these dimensions best predict their willingness to engage in agricultural initiatives. The study was conducted in Asuncion, Davao del Norte, involving 389 Technical-Vocational students enrolled in Agricultural Crops Production and Animal Production programs. Utilizing a quantitative descriptive-correlational design with a survey questionnaire as the main data gathering tool. The data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, and multiple regression analysis. Results revealed that students demonstrated very high perceptions toward farming and very high willingness to participate, with perceptions of farming practices emerging as the strongest predictor of engagement. These findings suggest that positive perceptions significantly influence students’ involvement in agricultural activities. It is recommended that schools enhance experiential learning opportunities to sustain and strengthen student participation in agricultural programs.
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