AN EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY OF THE FLEXIBLE PRACTICUM TRAINING PROGRAM (FPTP) ON THE FOURTH STUDENTS OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT SY: 2021-2022: BASIS FOR INDUSTRY PREPAREDNESS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Abstract

Evaluation of the Flexible Practicum Training Program (FPTP) is necessary for its future as a viable alternative to classroom training. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiencies of Flexible Practicum Training Program (FPTP) compared to current classroom training, Learning, motivation, and attitudes were measured for instructional effectiveness. Instructional time and cost/benefit calculations were used as measures of efficiency. Results indicated, as predicted, that the Flexible Practicum Training Program is a more effective instructional method than classroom training and more efficient than classroom training. The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the Flexible Practicum Training Program (FPTP) the 4th year student of Bachelor of Science International Hospitality Management at Our Lady of Fatima University Valenzuela in terms of subject consisting of skills, environment, theory on decision making including lack of skill, confidence, and personal interaction. This Quantitative research used a Quasi-Experimental design to gather data using a Likert Scale table rating from 1 to 5 which is the highest verbal interpretation of Strongly Agree. Giving a survey questionnaire by the help of Google form were distributed to 65 participants who are 4th-year students taking Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management at Our Lady of Fatima University Valenzuela with a specialization whether Cruise line operation and Culinary Arts, raging 20-24 years old whether if it is a female or male. Results showed how the Flexible Practicum Training Program affect 4th-year students of Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management at Our Lady of Fatima University Valenzuela in terms of preparedness and employability by a rating based on verbal interpretation from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Doing this, makes them aware of the thoughts and opinions of the effectiveness of Flexible Practicum Training Program (FPTP) to the 4th year students taking Bachelor of Science in International Hospitality Management at Our Lady of Fatima University Valenzuela in terms as basis of Industry Preparedness and Employability