Tracer Study of BSEd Graduates of Palawan State University, Roxas Campus from 2015 to 2019
Ma. Josefa M. Palao
Palawan State University – Roxas Campus, Barangay New Barbacan National Highway Roxas, Palawan, Philippines.
Rosa Mae P. Arzaga
Palawan State University – Roxas Campus, Barangay New Barbacan National Highway Roxas, Palawan, Philippines.
Ciara C. Sotta
Palawan State University – Roxas Campus, Barangay New Barbacan National Highway Roxas, Palawan, Philippines.
Lanie S. Lañojan
Palawan State University – Roxas Campus, Barangay New Barbacan National Highway Roxas, Palawan, Philippines.
Frank Joe Mojica *
Palawan State University – Roxas Campus, Barangay New Barbacan National Highway Roxas, Palawan, Philippines.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This study provided the answers to the following questions regarding the demographic profile of the respondents, the educational background of the graduates in terms of post-graduate studies and professional examination, the employment characteristic, the Extent of use of skills in employment, and the suggestions of the graduates in improving the services, facilities and learning environment of PSU-Roxas Campus. The researchers used qualitative design in tracing graduates of Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Social Studies. Qualitative research is a suitable method for tracer study; it is used for collecting data on the graduates, their employability status, educational background, and even their demographic profile. Notably, all of the skills being taught by the university are Very Useful in the employment of the graduates. In general, the graduates' acquired skills in the PSU Campus that are very useful in their employment. This implies that PSU-Roxas Campus trained and produce skilled BSEd graduates.
Keywords: Graduate tracer study, skills of graduates, employment status