A TRACER STUDY ON BEED GRADUATES FROM
GOV. ALFONSO D. TAN COLLEGE
A Research Paper Presented to the
Faculty of Institute of Teacher Education
Gov. Alfonso D. Tan College
Maloro, Tangub City
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
BACHELOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Nissan M. Pilapil
Chona Love S. Roa
December 2022
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GOV. ALFONSO D. TAN COLLEGE
Tangub City, 7214 Philippines
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INSTITUTE OF TEACHERS EDUCATION
CERTIFICATE OF PANEL APPROVAL
This research attached here to, “A TRACER STUDY ON BEED GRADUATES
FROM GOV. ALFONSO D. TAN COLLEGE” prepared and submitted by Nissan M.
Pilapil and Chona Love S. Roa in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree
BACHELOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION is hereby recommended for approval.
Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination
MARK JOREN A. CABEROS, Ph.D
Chairperson
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ALEMAR C. MAYORDO, Ed. D MARY ANTONETTE R. JALA, MAEd
Member Member
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MIA FRITZ T. GENERAOLE, MAEd
Adviser
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This research is approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree
BACHELOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION.
MARK JOREN A. CABEROS, Ph.D
Dean, Institute of Teacher Education
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NORIEL B. ERAP, Ed. D
Vice President for Academic Affairs
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ABSTRACT
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A tracer refers to a study which is primarily used by Higher Education Institution to trace
their graduates’ demographic profile and employment status. This tracer study was
conducted to trace the graduates from the Bachelor of Elementary Education program at
Gov. Alfonso D. Tan College from A.Y 2015- 2016 to A.Y. 2019-2020. A total of 151
graduates participated in the survey out of 167 graduates. This study was conducted at
Tangub City, where the graduates reside or work. However, for those graduates residing
or working outside Tangub City, the researchers conducted a survey online. This study
utilized the adopted monitoring tool from Alfonsos Alumni Association. The researchers
used a frequency table to analyze the data gathered. The results revealed that most of the
graduates were female, single and residence of Tangub City. Furthermore, most of the
respondents were Licensed Professional Teachers and earned a bachelor’s degree as their
highest educational attainment. A number of respondents were employed with regular
status in matched and mismatched profession. However, the graduates’ prevalent reasons
for unemployment is family concern and decided not to find a job while personal interest
is the prevalent reason of graduates’ mismatched profession. Additionally, a great
number of the graduates landed on their first job within less than a month. The graduates
find professional skills as the most useful skill to apply in their job. This concludes that
the Institute of Teacher Education provides quality and globally competent teachers and,
produces graduates that are employable and are ready for the field of work to compete in
the labor market.
Keywords: Tracer Study, BEED Program, Eligibility, Employability
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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Without the help and cooperation of these important people, this research would
not have been feasible. Their contributions have been acknowledged and are greatly
appreciated. The researchers would like to take this opportunity to express their sincere
gratitude to the people who have been instrumental in their completion of the study.
First and foremost, we glorify to our Heavenly Father who bestowed us the
strength and knowledge to overcome the hardships in completion of the study.
To Dr. Mark Joren A. Caberos, Dean of the Institute of Teacher Education and
the chairman of this study, for his motivation and assistance and his unwavering support
and guidance, gave the researchers the courage and determination they needed to finish
the study.
To Ms. Mia Fritz T. Generaole, the researchers’ adviser, for her constant
contribution to this study's enrichment and active encouragement of the researchers.
To the panel members Mrs. Mary Antonette R. Jala, Dr. Alemar C. Mayordo for
sharing their suggestion and expertise in improving and completing the study.
To Mr. Elton John B. Embodo, the research statistician for his help in analyzing
the data and statistical computations.
To Mr. Joseph Seclot, the researchers’ instructors for giving us uplifting words of
wisdom and a positive attitude for the completion of the study.
Lastly, to our beloved parents, families and friends for their unwavering support,
unconditional love, and understanding throughout the completion of the study.
DEDICATION
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To the glory and credit of our almighty God, we devote this work to his mercy and grace.
This research is a loving and heartfelt tribute to our most supportive families:
Mr. Nemesio C.Pilapil
Mrs. Judith S. Tumapon
Mrs. Gloria Y. Salinas
Ms. Alyn P. Ylanan
who have always supported us and have never hesitated to provide money to help us fund
our study. Despite the epidemic, we are still battling for our lives in order to finish our
education. It is a huge honor for us to conduct our own research, and you have been an
integral part of it because you are our source of strength and inspiration. Additionally, we
look up and dedicated this whole to our Almighty God who gave the strength,
knowledge, wisdom, protection, and will to continue and keep positive to finish this
research.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE i
APPROVAL SHEET ii
ABSTRACT iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv
DEDICATION v
TABLE OF CONTENTS vi
LIST OF TABLES viii
LIST OF FIGURES ix
LIST OF APPENDICES x
Chapter
1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE
Background of the Study 1
Conceptual Framework 3
Schematic Diagram of the Study 6
Statement of the Problem 7
Significance of the Study 8
Scope and Limitation of the Study 9
Research Design 9
Research Respondents 10
Research Setting 11
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Research Instrument 11
Data Gathering Procedure 12
Data Analysis 12
Ethical Consideration 12
Definition of Terms 13
2. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
Gender 16
Civil Status of Respondents ………………………………………. 17
Address of Respondents…………………………………………… 18
Eligibilty………………………………………………………...... 19
Highest Educational Attainment………………………………….. 20
Employment Data…………………………………………………. 21
Reasons of Graduates’ Unemployment Status……………………. 23
Reasons of Graduates’ Mismatched Profession…………………… 24
Length of Time it took the Respondents to land in their first job … 25
Competencies Learned that Respondents Find Useful in
their Job.…................................................................................ 26
3 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary and Findings ………………………………………….. 28
Conclusion 30
Recommendations 30
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REFERENCES 32
APPENDICES 35
CURRICULUM VITAE……………………………………………………. 50
LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
1 Number of Graduates in BEED……………………………………. 10
2 Gender of Respondents……………………………………………… 16
3 Civil Status of Respondents …………………………………...…… 17
4 Address of Respondents…………………………………………….. 18
5 Eligibility…………………………………………………………… 19
6 Highest Educational Attainment…………………………………… 20
7 Employment Data………………………………………………….. 21
8 Reasons of Graduates’ Unemployment Status……………………… 23
9 Reasons of Graduates’ Mismatched Profession……………………. 24
10 Length of Time it took the Respondents to land in their first job….. 25
11 Competencies Learned that Respondents Find Useful in
their Job.…................................................................................ 26
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure Page
1 Schematic Diagram of the Study 6
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LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix Page
A Letter Address to the Respondents 36
B Letter of Permission 37
C Acknowledgement Letter 38
D Certification Letter 39
E Editor’s Certificate 40
F Statistician’s Certificate 41
G Certification of Similarity Check 42
H Tracer Study Survey Form 43
