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[2A202] Empowering Filipino Youth in Vocational Training Schools: An Action Research Using Pattern Language
Keywords:Filipino Youth, Pattern Language, Empowerment, Vocational Training School
In the Philippines, 3.3 million young people have dropped out of school (PSA, 2017), and vocational training schools play a critical role as one of the means to support them. This role includes not only 'teaching' skills but also 'supporting' the application of those skills in their lives. Therefore, this study employed an action research approach with the aim of creating an intrinsic support method that enables young Filipino aged 15 to 30, who are striving to acquire skills and find employment for better living, using pattern language as a tool to support practice from within.
Firstly, workshops were conducted for Filipino Youth attending vocational training schools in Mindanao, utilizing a set of patterns remixed from existing pattern languages to suit the local context. While the significance of using pattern language, which allows one to learn about problems and solutions as a set, was clarified, it became apparent that to overcome the truly challenging situations in the Philippines, it was necessary to create a pattern language suited to the local context by interviewing the local people. Subsequently, interviews were conducted with people in Mindanao who had overcome difficulties and were living independently, and new patterns were created to support Filipino Youth. These patterns were implemented in workshops, and after refining them based on feedback, 27 patterns were finalized.
By providing support using pattern language, three outcomes were achieved: (1) support was provided for reflecting on past experiences and recognizing one's accomplishments, (2) opportunities were provided for becoming aware of what the problems are, and (3) a new perspective was gained, allowing one to consider internal factors rather than external ones. Although this study demonstrates an introductory process based on a single case, it can be positioned as a new approach aimed at supporting self-reliance in vocational training schools.
Firstly, workshops were conducted for Filipino Youth attending vocational training schools in Mindanao, utilizing a set of patterns remixed from existing pattern languages to suit the local context. While the significance of using pattern language, which allows one to learn about problems and solutions as a set, was clarified, it became apparent that to overcome the truly challenging situations in the Philippines, it was necessary to create a pattern language suited to the local context by interviewing the local people. Subsequently, interviews were conducted with people in Mindanao who had overcome difficulties and were living independently, and new patterns were created to support Filipino Youth. These patterns were implemented in workshops, and after refining them based on feedback, 27 patterns were finalized.
By providing support using pattern language, three outcomes were achieved: (1) support was provided for reflecting on past experiences and recognizing one's accomplishments, (2) opportunities were provided for becoming aware of what the problems are, and (3) a new perspective was gained, allowing one to consider internal factors rather than external ones. Although this study demonstrates an introductory process based on a single case, it can be positioned as a new approach aimed at supporting self-reliance in vocational training schools.
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