Stem Learners’ Biotechnology Content Knowledge and Entrepreneurial Aspirations as Basis for Module Development

Science learning should not be purely intellectual but also practical. Stem learners content knowledge and entrepreneurial skills had been assessed in this research to obtain the data whether learning of science concepts can be extended to technology development and eventual business paths. The needs and gaps in content knowledge were determined through the administration of the Quizlet in Biotechnology Understanding. Assessment of learners ’readiness for entrepreneurship was done through the administration of the Learners’ Entrepreneurial Aspirations questionnaire. The instruments were validated and underwent reliability testing. Results showed that the level of conceptual understanding of learners in biotechnology was very satisfactory. Furthermore, assessment results revealed that the level of entrepreneurship intentions and aspirations indicated that learners were ready to become entrepreneurs. Results obtained will be utilized as a basis for developing a contextualized module in biotechnology that will enhance the teaching of biotechnology, an advanced subject taught in Grade 8 Science, Technology, and Engineering program of the Philippine Curriculum specifically in the Science, Technology and Engineering program.