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The Effect of Study Habits On The Academic Performance of Freshmen Education Students in Xavier University Cagayan de Oro City School Year 2008 20
The Effect of Study Habits On The Academic Performance of Freshmen Education Students in Xavier University Cagayan de Oro City School Year 2008 20
A research proposal
Presented to:
Dr. Amphie V. Dinagsao
In Partial Fulfilment
Of the Requirements for the Subject Educ 51 & 52
Educational Research
By
Bagongon, Christian K
&
Edpalina, Connie Ryan
Table of Contents
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The Problem
Introduction.
Conceptual Framework.
Schematic Diagram. .
Null Hypothesis.
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Definition of Terms.
Research Methodology.
Research Design .
Data Gathering.
Instruments Use.
Bibliography.
Appendices.
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Curriculum Vitae.
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Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM
A. Introduction
B. Conceptual Framework
DEPENDENT VARIABLE
Time Management
Learning Skills
Study Skills
Study Habits
Diverse study techniques, even for the improvement of memory stress the
importance of immediacy in remembering and learning.
Thorndikes Law of Exercise further supports this kind of principle
asserting that, other things being equal, the more frequent a modifiable
connection between a situation and response is used, the stronger is the
connection.
When a modifiable connection between a situation and a response is
not being use over a period of time, the strength of that connection is
weakened. A behaviour that is stimulated over regular periods will tend to be
repeated leading to habit formation. A student who has developed this kind of
behaviour, in this case, in terms of having regular and scheduled study
periods and follows certain methods in studying proves to have better
performance.
The study focuses on the factors affecting study habits, influencing the
academic performance of the student. In this view, the researchers wanted to
study the factors in which affect the study habits.
D. Null Hypothesis
This study considered only Xavier University and the students of it.
This may have an effect on the generalizability of the study and its findings.
However, its findings, at least some portion and extent of it may still hold true
to other schools possessing the same characteristics or adhering to the same
educational vision, mission, objectives, and curricula of the studies of Xavier
University.
G. Definition of Terms
Constitutive Definition:
Operational Definition:
Chapter 2
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE & STUDIES
some people
need sound and some like silence. In this case, a learner must finds what
works for him or her. Culprits are family and friends. consider a "do not
disturb" sign and turning on your answering machine is the way also to have
better study habits according to the PBBC..
not know how to study .The best advice he can give is to develop sound study
skills.
He said that a student should make sure that he/she has a good study
environment, a good desk, a sturdy chair, good light, comfortable room
temperature and a quiet atmosphere. That means he/she should eliminate all
external and internal distractions. Second, get a good overview of the
assignment before starting the work. Know what skills, facts and ideas that
are expected to master and the ground that are expected to cover. Start with
most difficult subject first, while the mind is freshest and most receptive.
Professors in the developing countries said that the
undergraduate students should be fully equip with high level of analytical
skills, the capacity for critical reasoning, self-reflection and conceptual grasp
and ability to learn autonomously and exercise flexibility of mind (Simmons
2003). Study habits are said to be improving because of the advent and wide
use of the Internet, hypertext, and multimedia resources which greatly affects
the Study Habits (Liu, 2005). Karim and Hassan (2006) also note the
exponential growth digital information, which changes the way students
perceive studying and with printed materials that are to be use in facilitating
study. Liu (2005) and Ramirez (2003) report that students print material from
the Internet in order to study and read later on. Igun (2005) also found that
Nigerians study from materials downloaded from the Internet.
Reading is an attempt to absorb the thought of the author and
know what the author is conveying (Leedy 1956). Studying is the
interpretation of reading materials. Study habits and skills are particularly
important for college students, whose needs include time management, note
you have to do over shorter periods of time. Taking short breaks will restore
your mental energy.
A study conducted by University of Kentucky was to determine if
the college success can be improved with the Student Attitude Inventory
(SAI). The inventory was developed in Britain and contains 47 items which
attempt to identify students in higher education on the basis of: (1) motivation,
(2) study methods, (3) examination technique, and (4) lack of distractions
toward academic work. Students in six Kentucky community colleges were
asked to express their attitudes toward study habits on the Student Attitude
Inventory. There were 996 students in the sample population (413 males and
583 females). A measure of ability (composite American College Test score)
and academic performance (cumula grade-point average) were obtained for
each student sampled. The Student Attitude Inventory did contribute a
statistically significant amount of variance beyond an ability measure for
males and females. ( Mark E. Thompson, 2005)
According to Mark Crilly (2000), Successful students are able to
balance social activities with good study habits. A diversion from studies will
alleviate stress and help prevent from becoming fatigued. He said that a
student should make sure that he must take a break for an hour after studies
to meet with friends, to play some cards, work out at the gym, or to gab with a
new acquaintance. For this way, that student will find concentration when he
do study, if he plans a social activity afterwards. He said, To develop a
healthy social life, develop routine study habits. After supper, lug your books
and homework to the library, find a comfortable and quiet niche, and study for
two or three hours, taking intermittent 10 minute breaks every 45 minutes or
so. Making friends with whom you share similar study habits, and share a
table or a study space with them would be a best way in developing study
habits as what Mark said.
Chapter 3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the methodology that will be use in the conduct
of this study and will include the discussion of research design, samplings,
respondents, data gathering and statistical instrument used.
C. Research Settings
The study will be conducted inside the Learning Research Center in
Xavier University Ateneo De Cagayan.
D. Data Gathering
The researchers will ask permission from the dean of school of
education to allow the education student to answer the questionnaire. The
answering of the questionnaire will be done in the Learning Research Centre
(LRC). Answered questionnaires then, will be gather, responses coded and
will be subject to the appropriate statistical computation for reliability. These
students name will then be deleted from the list of the total population so as
not to include them again in the selection of the sample population.
E. Instruments Use
Self- developed questionnaire composed of 10 items questions will be
use to measure Study Habits of Education Students.
Bibliography
Books
Tulio, D., Foundation of Education 2. Mandaluyong City: Echanis Press,
2008
Noll, J., Educational Issues, USA: Mcgraw-Hill Companies, 2006
Thomas, G., Education and Theory ( Strangers in Paradigm), New York:
Open University Press, 2007
Hargreaves, S., Study Skills for Dyslexic Students, California: SAGE
Publication Inc.,2007
Schultz, F., Annual Editions Education, USA: Mcgraw-Hill Companies,
2005
Fullan, M., and Germain, C., Learning Places, USA: Corwin Press, 2006
McGregor, D., Developing Thinking Developing Learning, England: Open
University Press, 2007
Mirasol, G.C., Extent of Influence of Study Habits, Attitude and Peer
Relationship on Students Academic Performance: St. Michaels College,
Secondary Level, Philippines: 2002
Internet Links
The Ten Study Habits of Successful Students, February 18, 2009
(http://how-to-study.com/study-habits.htm)
Establishing Good Study Habits, February 16, 2009
(http://www.academictips.org/acad/literature/establishinggoodstudyhabits.html
)
Study habits of postgraduate students in selected Nigerian universities,
February 14, 2009: by Igun, Stella E.,Adogbeji, Oghenevwogaga Benson
(http://www.articlearchives.com/education-training/students-studentlife/1548550-1.html)
Date___________
Dear_______________________,
A blessed day!
I have the honor to request your participation in the study presently
conducted by the researchers in Xavier University. The study wants to know
the factors affecting study habits and their relationships on your
academic performance. Its respondents are the undergraduate students of
this university. Such study is a requirement for the completion of the subject
Educ 50 Educational Research currently taking at Xavier University, Cagayan
de Oro City. We are therefore requesting you to give this questionnaire your
utmost attention. Rest assured that your responses here will only be used for
the study and therefore are confidential from other persons not related in any
way to the study.
Sincerely,
Bagongon, Christian K
Course &
Year______________
Age______Gender_______
Date________________
Direction: Please put check () on the space that corresponds to what you
are actually doing, thinking, and feeling regarding the statement. There are no
right and wrong answers to this questionnaire. Rest assured that your
answers will be treated in strictest and will be used only for this study.
1. What is your gender?
Male _____ Female ______
2. What year are you in college?
1st year ____ 2nd year ______ 3rd year _____ 4th year ______
3. What is your average grade?
A _____
A- ______ B______
B- ______
C______
D ______
Two weeks______
Days
before_____
The night before_______
5. What time of day do you do the most studying?
Morning (6 a.m. to noon _____ Afternoon (noon to 6 p.m.)
Evening (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) _____ Night (9 p.m. to 12 a.m.)
Late night (12 a.m. to 6 a.m.) _____
6. On average, how many hours do you study for finals?
_____
_____
Studying in a
group__________
Going to review sessions ______
________________
8. Where is your favorite place to study?
Dorm room _____
_______
Library ______ Coffee shop _______ Parents home ______ Campus
pub/bar _____
Student union _______ Other, please describe: _______________
9. What is your favorite study break?
Exercise _______ Watching TV/movie ____Surfing the Internet _______
Napping _________ Socializing ______ Playing video games ________
Praying/meditating ______ Other, please describe: _______________
10. Do you feel increased stress or anxiety leading up to exam time?
Yes ____ No _____
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name
Address
Birthday
Civil
Single
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Name of Parents
Irenio C. Bagongon
Sylvia S. Kaki
Educational Background
College
High School
Grade School
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name
Address
Birthday
Civil
Single
Religious Affiliation:
Protestant
Name of Parents
Educational Background
College
High School
School
Grade School
:
: