Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Towards Farming Among TechVoc Students in Asuncion, Davao Del Norte
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https://doi.org/10.54536/ajaset.v10i1.7011Keywords:
Attitudes, Correlational, Knowledge, Practices, TechVocAbstract
practices among Technical-Vocational (TechVoc) students poses challenges to effective curriculum implementation. This study aimed to describe the socio-demographic profile and determine the levels, significant differences, and relationships of knowledge, attitudes, and practices in farming among TechVoc students. Conducted in Asuncion, Davao del Norte, the study involved 229 students enrolled in Agricultural Crops Production and Animal Production. A quantitative research design employing a descriptive-correlational technique was utilized. Data were collected using survey questionnaire and analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficient. Results revealed that most students were between 13 and 14 years old, predominantly female, of Bisaya ethnicity, and came from low-income households with parents mostly engaged in farming. Students also exhibited high levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practices in farming. Significant differences were observed across age, sex, family income, parents’ occupation, and academic performance. Strong positive correlations among knowledge, attitudes, and practices indicate the interdependence of cognitive, affective, and behavioral domains. These findings imply that an integrated approach to agricultural education enhances student competence and motivation. It is recommended that the school community provide experiential learning opportunities and supportive environments to further strengthen these outcomes.
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