Level of Perception and Academic Performance in Technology and Livelihood Education among Grade 7 Students of Saint Paul University Surigao

The purpose of this study was to determine Grade 7 students' perceptions of engagement, meaningfulness, instruction and resources, and their academic performance in Technology and Livelihoods Education 7. The participants were profiled in terms of gender, age and academic achievement. The study analysed 138 Grade 7 students taking TLE7 Exploratory courses. The study used a descriptive survey method and data were collected through an adapted and modified questionnaire. The statistical tools used were (Frequency Count and Percentage Distribution, Mean and Standard Deviation, One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and the use of verbal interpretation and qualitative description. The results show that the respondents are mainly female (56.52%), aged 13 (53.62%), and 85-89 (48.55%) as the majority of academic performance in terms of their final grade in TLE. The results show that the majority of the participants have a generally positive perception of Technology and Livelihood Education in terms of engagement, meaningfulness, and teaching and resources. And there is a significant difference in the level of perception of Grade 7 students in Technology and Livelihood Education and their academic performance. This study recommends further research to explore students' perceptions of TLE. To address the gender imbalance in participation, future studies should aim for a more balanced representation. In addition, qualitative research such as interviews with teachers and students, as well as comparisons with other schools, can provide insights into why students find TLE engaging and relevant. Finally, the significant difference in perceptions based on academic achievement warrants further investigation. Analysing existing data and combining it with interviews can help to understand the reasons for this difference. Ultimately, adapting the TLE programme to different learning styles could improve engagement for students of all academic backgrounds.