FACTORS AFFECTING LEARNERS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SECOND

LANGUAGE LEARNING

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A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the

College of Teacher Education

BOHOL ISLAND STATE UNIVERSITY

Main Campus, Tagbilaran City

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In Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirements for the Degree

Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English

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Charmaign B. Dungog

Maria Jeny Dha F. Guivencan

Geraldine B. Jumamoy

March 2017
 ABSTRACT

The main thrust of this study was to ascertain the relationship between the factors

on second language learning and the academic performance of the Grade 7 Students of

Bohol Island State University Main Campus during the school year 2016-2017.

Specifically it aimed to determine the factors in learning English and its relationship to

students’ academic performance. The descriptive-correlation method was used while

gathered data were statistically interpreted using weighted mean and Pearson Product

Moment Correlation Coefficient to correlate the internal and external factors with their

academic performance. Based on the findings, study revealed that of all the factors being

studied, only the internal factors have a significant relationship with the academic

performance of the Grade 7 students. Hence, the researchers concluded that only the

internal factors have an affect in the learners’ academic performance in second language

learning, allotting time in seminars and programs pertaining internal motivation are

required for the English teachers for them to be an effective molders of competitive and

well-motivated learners. Furthermore, learners are also encouraged to attend seminars

and programs for them to be aware on the importance of having high motivation in

learning the English language.

 THE PROBLEM

Statement of the Problem

The study aimed to find out factors that affect second language learning towards

academic performance of the Grade 7 students during the academic year 2016-2017.

Specifically, it sought answers to the following questions:

1. What are the factors that affect the learners’ language learning in terms of:

1.1 Internal Factors

1.2 External Factors

1.2.1 school factor;

1.2.2 family factor; and

1.2.3 social factor?

2. What is the academic performance of the learners in the English subject?

3. Is there a significant degree of relationship between the English language learning

factors and academic performance among learners?

4. What action plan may be proposed based on the findings of the study?
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Factors Affecting Academic Performance in Second Language Learning of Grade 7

Students

1.1 Internal Factors

In terms of internal factors, statement number 8 “I really like the English subject. I’m

very much interested in learning the English language” has the highest weighted mean of

3.29 with the description ‘Strongly Agree’ while statement number 1 “I don’t have interest

in studying English” and statement 10 “I don’t enjoy studying the English subject

especially the English language learning” had the lowest weighted mean of 1.59.

1.2 External Factors

1.2.1 School Factors

In terms of external factors, specifically the school factors, statement number 4

“Our teacher gives us activities which help us acquire the English language” has the

highest weighted mean of 3.41 with the description ‘strongly agree’ while statement

number 5 “I’m in a homogeneous classroom where my classmates are all English

language oriented” had the lowest weighted mean of 2.20 with the description ‘disagree’.

1.2.2 Family Factors

In terms of external factors specifically the family factors, statement number 9 “My

parents encourage me to study because education is important” has the highest weighted

mean of 3.71 with the description ‘strongly agree’ while statement number 2 “My parents
help me in making my home works in my English subject” had the lowest weighted mean

of 2.0 with description ‘disagree’.

1.2.3 Social Factors

In terms of external factors