DETERMINING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES AND CAREER CHOICES AMONG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Abstract

The study employed a descriptive-correlational research methodology in order to investigate the connection between multiple intelligences and the different career paths that students in grade 12 choose to pursue. The study was conducted in the Pinoma National High School, Senior High School Department located in Barangay Pinoma, Cauayan City, Isabela and Cauayan City Stand –Alone Senior High School, located in Barangay Turayong, Cauayan City, Isabela. It was to determine whether the connection between Multiple Intelligences, which could be of assistance to them when it comes to selecting their degree program. Intrapersonal intelligence is the most prevalent form of multiple intelligence among students in grade 12, followed by existential intelligence, and then verbal-linguistic intelligence is the least prevalent form of multiple intelligence.  Study ventilated on the identification of the multiple intelligences of the students.  Majority of respondents had self-aware and capable of discovering their own areas of interest through self-study and observation is indicated by this circumstance. In view of the findings and conclusions of this research, the school may provide aid to the student in selecting a college degree that is most suitable to their interests. For the purpose of assisting students in exploring career options that are a good fit for their aptitudes and interests, education professionals and career counselors can make use of the Multiple Intelligence profiles that students have created, teachers may also adapt instructional methods in order to better engage students and to support them in the development of the skills and information that are necessary for them to be successful in their chosen careers.

Keywords: multiple intelligences, career choices, intrapersonal intelligence, degree program