23rd MSU-IIT Annual In-House Review of Research and Development Projects

Abstract: This study intends to assess the competencies of Senior High School TVL students in their physical-practical skills, cognitive-metacognitive skills, and socio-emotional skills. Utilizing an exploratory sequential mixed methods design, the study engaged 15 teachers and 30 students in focus group discussions, followed by a survey of 300 purposively selected respondents. Findings reveal that students exhibit consistent competence across physical-practical, cognitive-metacognitive, and social-emotional domains, with notable strengths in integrity, teamwork, and empathy. However, gaps in self-directed learning and public communication suggest areas for instructional improvement. No significant differences were found by gender or school, though older students demonstrated stronger socio-emotional skills. The lack of correlation between academic grades and skill proficiency underscores the need for performance-based assessment models. These results advocate for integrated, flexible, and future-oriented instructional strategies to better prepare learners for nonlinear career pathways in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.