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Sinaya: A Philippine Journal for Senior High School Teachers and Students

Theme

Humanities, Arts and Education

Title in Filipino [Pamagat ng Pananaliksik]

“Others, Please Specify”: Danas ng mga Non-Catholic Senior High School Students na Nag-aaral sa Isang Catholic School

Research Advisor

Teresa M. Camarines, EdD

Abstract

“Others, please specify” is a common option in demographic questions, like when asking respondents’ religious affiliation, that provides them “a text box to self-identify.” This study focused on the said context as it indicated the minority status of non-Catholic students in a predominantly Catholic school and underscored the distinct lived experiences of these students. The relatively small representation of non-Catholic senior high school students studying in Catholic schools piqued curiosity and prompted the need for a deeper examination of their lived experiences. This study aspired to contribute to the development of religious studies in the Philippines, particularly for non-Catholic students and their stay in Catholic schools. This research utilized a narrative case study approach to investigate the lived experiences of Catholic schools’ students in a Catholic setting. Online interviews were conducted and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings emphasized the importance of promoting diversity and inclusivity in a Catholic school setting; the social and emotional well-being of non-Catholic students had a negative impact by the implementation of mandatory Catholic practices, which resulted in the notion of exclusion; these students had to rely on online resources and peer support to address academic problems. The research underscored the necessity of enhanced inclusive practices in Catholic institutions to improve the academic, social, and emotional well-being of all students. It also highlighted the absence of dedicated support for non-Catholic students and their conflicting attitudes toward Catholicism.

Abstract in Filipino [Abstrak]

Karaniwang ginagamit ang opsyong “Others, please specify” sa mga demograpikong tanong, tulad ng pagtatanong sa kinabibilangang relihiyon, na may nakalaaan para sa mga kalahok na “text box to self-identify.” Nakatuon ang pag-aaral na ito sa nabanggit na konteksto sapagkat ipinapakita nito ang pagiging minorya ng mga non-Catholic na mag-aaral sa isang predominantly Catholic na paaralan at binibigyang-diin ang kanilang natatanging mga karanasan. Ang maliit na bilang ng mga non-Catholic na senior high school na mag-aaral sa mga Catholic school ay nagbunsod ng interes at pangangailangan na mas masusing suriin ang kanilang mga karanasan. Layunin ng pag-aaral na makapag-ambag sa larangan ng religious studies sa Pilipinas, partikular sa mga non-Catholic at kanilang pag-aaral sa mga Catholic school. Gumamit ang pananaliksik ng narrative case study approach upang siyasatin ang mga karanasan ng mga mag-aaral sa Katolikong konteksto. Isinagawa ang mga online na panayam at sinuri gamit ang thematic analysis. Batay sa naging resulta, mahalagang isulong ang diversity at inclusivity sa isang Catholic school. Nagkaroon din ng negatibong epekto sa sosyal at emosyonal na kalagayan ng mga non-Catholic na mag-aaral ang pagpapatupad ng mga obligadong gawaing pang-Katoliko, na nagbunga ng pakiramdam ng exclusion. Kinailangan din nilang umasa sa online na mga materyal at suporta ng kapwa mag-aaral upang matugunan ang mga suliraning akademiko. Makikita sa pag-aaral ang pangangailangan na maging inklusibo ang mga intitusyon upang mapabuti ang akademiko, sosyal, at emosyonal na kalagayan ng lahat ng mag-aaral. Binibigyang-diin din nito ang kakulangan ng suporta para sa mga non-Catholic na mag-aaral at ang kanilang ibang pananaw tungkol sa Catholicism.

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