Beyond Academics: Alumni Perspectives on the Influence of the School on Value Systems

Schools are expected to help mold learners to acquire knowledge, skills, and values that will direct them to become responsible, ethical, and independent people of society. Thus, this study aimed to determine the alumni’ s perceptions of Aldersgate College Inc.’s influence on developing learners’ socio-cultural values, work values, values to self, and values to others. The study used a descriptive research design, and 100 alumni respondents answered a survey questionnaire adapted from related studies. Results were interpreted using descriptive statistics. Alumni rated Aldersgate College Inc.’s influence on values development as very strong, with an overall mean of 3.45. The socio-cultural values and values to others domains had the highest domain mean (3.47). This was followed by values to self (mean = 3.46) and work values (mean = 3.41). The indicator addressing bullying, discrimination, and peer-on-peer abuse had the highest rating (3.85). Tact (3.65), honesty (3.59), and self-respect (3.52) had the highest ratings in their respective domains. Based on the results, Aldersgate College Inc. strongly influences how alumni develop the personal, professional, and social values they carry into their lives.