Senior High School Learners Research Articles

English Teachers’ Beliefs in Autonomy Learning in Senior High School At Northern of Lima Puluh Kota Regency

English Teachers’ Beliefs in Autonomy Learning in Senior High School At Northern of Lima Puluh Kota Regency

Cognitive Structure Trajectory in Developing Limit Concept Learning in Senior High School

The existing comprehension of the concept of limit is marked by a deficiency in prioritising the enhancement of students' cognitive frameworks. The aim of this study is to examine the formation of cognitive structures while acquiring the concept of limitations. This study utilises qualitative approaches, namely descriptive analysis, to examine the development of cognitive processes in the process of acquiring the concept of boundaries. This study investigates the investigation of cognitive structures to ascertain the process of drawing conclusions, with the aim of creating instructional materials that facilitate comprehension of the concept of constraints. The survey included students who were currently enrolled in the 2021/2022 academic year at three public senior high schools in Pontianak. The study aims to analyse the progression of students' cognitive structures during the acquisition of the concept of limitations. The results revealed that all 14 students showed competence in determining the limit of a continuous polynomial function, specifically in the context of a linear function and a quadratic function. Substitution is commonly used to determine the limit of a linear function and the limit of a quadratic function. Only a single student employs the attributes of the limit function and graph trajectory to solve these two categories of problems. Researchers can conduct further investigation to examine the misconceptions that students have regarding the limit of functions. These misconceptions can be detected by analysing problems that involve substitution and have solutions that are already known. In senior high school, it is advisable to use graphs and tables to teach the concept of limit function since they aid in facilitating the learning process.

A Descriptive-Correlational Study on Personality Traits and Entrepreneurial Intentions of Senior High School Learners

Personality traits play a crucial role in shaping theories related to entrepreneurial processes, particularly in terms of entrepreneurial intentions. This study aimed to assess the levels of personality traits and entrepreneurial intentions among Grade 12 students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) senior high school programs, as well as to explore their significant relationships. Employing a descriptive correlational research design, the study involved 211 Grade 12 STEM and HUMSS students selected through stratified random sampling. Conducted via online forms, the results indicated high levels of openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism, alongside elevated entrepreneurial intentions. Additionally, Spearman’s correlation revealed significant relationships between openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, and agreeableness with entrepreneurial intentions. However, no significant relationship was found between neuroticism and entrepreneurial intentions. Importantly, the study identified relationships between personality traits and entrepreneurial intentions among Grade 12 STEM and HUMSS senior high school learners.

L2 Willingness to Communicate of Indonesian High School Learners of English: An Exploratory Survey Study

This study intends to explore Indonesian Senior High School learners’ second/foreign language (L2) Willingness to Communicate (WTC) in English. It employed a Google Form questionnaire as the method of collecting data. 159 L2 learners from more than six islands in Indonesia participated in this study. This study found that learners generally reported a moderate level of L2 WTC. They were moderately enthusiastic to speak in English class, moderately confident to use English in communication, and moderately willing to use English in small groups and pair work activities. However, seen from rather big standard deviations of the mean scores, the participants’ responses may be very heterogeneous, suggesting rather spread out values away from the mean scores. Pedagogical implications include promoting small-group activities and minimising whole-class discussions.

Perceived Impact of Modern-Day Inflation on the Budget Consumption and Decisions of Senior High School Learners

nflation has affected numerous aspects of living globally, and this consistent drop in purchasing power has been attributed to the rise of overall prices of goods, leading to greater challenges in global living standards. There have been numerous studies indicating the impact of inflation amongst many stakeholders, but in this study, the objective is to assess whether it also affected the learners of a selected institution in the same way. Hence, a descriptive-correlational design was utilized to describe and correlate the levels of perceived assessment on modern-day inflation and the perceived changes in the budget consumption and decisions of Senior High School learners in the period of 2022. A structured Likert scale survey questionnaire adopted from the study of Avila & Gatpolintan (2019) was distributed to a sample of 282 respondents using simple random sampling. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics for the first two objectives and Pearson r correlation for the third. The study revealed a very high level of agreement in the price increase brought by their perceptions toward modern-day inflation, a very high level of agreement on their perceived changes toward expenditures, and a high level for their preferences and quantity of consumption. The study also noted a moderate positive correlation (p<0.05) between the two variables, indicating that the learners' budgeting behaviors are influenced by their assessment of rising prices and that their perceptions have also been influenced by how they chose and quantified their necessities, respectively.

A Conjoint Study and Segmentation on the Preferred Online Learning Attributes of Senior High School Learners

The educational systems have been disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has resulted in the sudden shift in the instructional implementation from face-to-face to fully online distance learning. This quantitative study examined the learners’ socio-demographic characteristics and access to technological resources, preferred online learning attributes, and their segmentation. The study employed a descriptive and exploratory research design. Using Cochran's formula and disproportionate stratified random sampling technique, 300 senior high school learners were identified as respondents of the study. Five online learning attributes consisting of delivery type, lecture, learning tasks, learning materials, and assessment methods were analyzed through the orthogonal plan component of SPSS 22.0. Respondents voluntarily answered 16 profiles with 2 holdouts generated by the orthogonal design using an online 5-point Likert scale. The conjoint analysis revealed that learners' most preferred online learning attributes were assessment methods using multiple-choice and multiple types of exams; synchronous online lectures with slides as the delivery type; individual tasks; and learning materials utilizing visual aids. Further analysis revealed that learners, considering their preferences and profiles, could be classified into two segments based on grade level. Grade 12 learners comprised segment one, and Grade 11 dominated segment two. The results provide insights for academic institutions that learners in different grade levels differ in their learning preferences in an online setup and to reconsider the appropriate pedagogical activities to be utilized in an online learning setup to ensure educational advantage. Therefore, it would be ideal to redesign the curricula and innovate pedagogical approaches based on learners’ preferences and segmentation (grade level) to leverage learning in online education.

An Assessment of the Physical Fitness of Senior High School Learners: Basis for the Development of a Home-Based Physical Fitness Plan

An Assessment of the Physical Fitness of Senior High School Learners: Basis for the Development of a Home-Based Physical Fitness Plan

Development of Authentic Assessment Instruments of Football Passing, Dribbling, and Shooting Skills in Physical Education, Sports and Health Learning in Senior High School

This study aims at developing an instrument for authentic assessment of physical education, sports, and health learning outcomes on the basic movement skills of football games for senior high school students because the assessment of learning outcomes is very important in learning activities. The research method uses Research and Development (R&D) using a 4- D research model consisting of four steps, namely: (1) Define, defining by conducting a preliminary study of product needs, (2) Design, designing by compiling assessment rubrics adjusted to the curriculum, KI (core competencies) / KD (basic competencies), and materials, (3) Development, developing by validating with CVR (Content Validity Ratio) and reliability using Alpha Cronbach and ICC (Intraclass Correlation Coefficients), (4) Dissemination, product distribution for practitioner use. The subjects in this study were students of class XI of SMA Muhammadiyah Ponjong and SMAN 1 Depok, Special Region of Yogyakarta. The result of this study is the development of an authentic assessment instrument product of the basic motion of the football game. The results of the proof of validity using CVR (Content Validity Ratio) showed the results of 1, and the proof of reliability using Alpha Cronbach and ICC (Intraclass Correlation Coefficients) obtained the results of product trials at SMA Muhammadiyah Ponjong of r alpha cronbach = 0.770 and r ICC = 0.751. The large-scale test of the product was carried out at SMAN 1 Depok with the result of r alpha cronbach = 0.914. Therefore, the results of the proof of validity and reliability show that the product development of authentic assessment instruments for Physical Education, Sports and Health learning outcomes in basic football movement skills has a high level of reliability so that it can be used as an authentic assessment instrument.

Contextual-based learning video and the flipped classroom’s impact on distance education in Covid-19

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the flipped classroom model using a video based on contextual learning in distance learning in senior high school. The research has carried out at Public School in Jakarta with 36 participants. This study uses qualitative methods with data collection techniques used are interviews, observations, reflective journals, and open-response questionnaires on the effectiveness of the flipped classroom model. The learning process was using a buffer solution video based on contextual learning with a flipped classroom model consisting of three stages, namely learning activities before classes, learning activities during classes, and learning activities after classes. There are four indicators of the effectiveness of the flipped classroom model analyzed, including indicators of student involvement, indicators of understanding the content of the subject matter, indicators of working on tests, and indicators of students’ perceptions of teaching with the flipped classroom model. The finding of this research concluded that the flipped classroom model using a video buffer solution based on contextual learning is effective for use during distance learning in high school because of the achievement of all competencies in each indicator of the effectiveness of the flipped classroom model.

Pro-environmental behavior of learners using CADMIACA model

This research provides clear perspective with broad spectrum on the pro-environmental behavior (PEB) of learners. It sought to determine the level of awareness, attitudes, intention, motivation, environmental social interaction, environmental education and green behavior of learners, and the significant relationship and significant difference among the variables. The researcher utilized the descriptive-qualitative survey method; through the use of a questionnaire backed up with Key Informant Interview (KII) and triangulated by Focus Group Discussion (FGD). CADMIACA, the model of this research, are from the theories of Comprehensive Action Determination Model (CADM) Motivational, Interpersonal ones (MI) and the Action Competence Approach (ACA). For the empirically causal relationship among variables, structural equation methodology (SEM) was initiated. The study included 384 learners from junior and senior high school of NDDU-IBED Lagao, General Santos City, school year 2017-2018. Overall, there is no significant difference on the PEB of junior and senior high school learners; they had a moderate energy-saving behavior and high level of environmental education. On the other hand, there is a significant difference in the attitude and global warming of students. Another study is recommended, using other respondents from a subdivision or barangay to determine whether social status might affect the totality of PEB of an individual.

The ‘Only Child’ at Home: Exploring Lived Experiences of Senior High School Learners in The Philippines

The economic circumstances, overcrowding, the energy crisis and the need for two breadwinners per family have all contributed to this need for family planning. Parents opt to choose to have one child as one of the most radical approaches to overcoming crises and limiting the growth of the population, while others are due to their financial problems or because they don’t have enough time to raise more children. However, the child must have siblings to have a companion and fortune in life. Only children are perceived as spoiled, selfish because they’re accustomed to getting whatever they want from their parents, including undivided attention, but not all single children are the same. Many children are also not given what they want because of the problems they face in life, especially now with a pandemic. In this research, we will examine the challenges and opportunities of an only child. As a part of a trend towards a smaller family size in general, the proportion of one-child families has increased over the last decade in Asia, particularly in China.

Perception in implementing English as a medium of instruction: A phenomenological study in Upper Secondary Levels S. Y. 2022-2023

This study focuses on the perception of Senior High School learners in implementing English as a medium of instruction. The goal is to assess how the students appreciate the use of English as a medium of instruction and how willing they are to have the instruction in full English. The researcher examines the students using an interview to gather data on how the learners are ready in having a full English class in specific subjects. The study promotes the importance of the English language in developing the learner's academic and personal growth. This targeted the informants that have experiences in limited use of a second language in class discussion and how it impacts their progress in mastering the English language. The problem of this study is how mixed languages developed a gap in the learning process of the learners that also hinders them to practice the second language. Based on the conducted study, the students prefer to have a second language as a medium of instruction despite the challenges they encounter such as in communicating with other people, constructing sentences, conceptualizing ideas, and the like. The reason behind the willingness of the students was they believed that for them to learn the language, practicing it should be the best option. This study is conducted to address the phenomenon that concerns the vocabulary and communication of the learners in using English and effectively encourage its benefit that they can take advantage of in the future.

The Function of Content Mastery Services in Fostering Students' Interest in Learning in Senior High School

The purpose of this research is to find out how the content mastery service of SMA Muhammadiyah 09 Kualuh Hulu helps students become more interested in learning. Students' study habits are developed due to this learning, and if they already have good study habits, they must be maintained. This research uses qualitative methods with a Case Study approach. The sample of this study consisted of 36 students of SMA Muhammadiyah 09 Kualuh Hulu. The data collection instruments of this research are in-depth interviews and observation. The data analysis technique used is data reduction; data reduction is a thinking process that requires a depth of insight; after reducing the data, the data is described, or what is often called data presentation; after the data is processed properly, the researcher concludes. The data validity test technique in this study uses triangulation by asking the same thing with different sources. The results showed that the content mastery services provided positively impacted students' interest in learning. This result is supported by the assessment given to students in the written test group every time they complete the material mastery activities and observed by the observation that students often lose focus in learning and often do not write school notes when learning takes place and after the implementation of student access to content mastery services it is increasingly clear that the increase in learning interest is growing towards students.

Knowledge, awareness, and perception of senior high school learners towards nuclear energy: A South African case study

This study investigated senior South African high school students’ levels of knowledge, perception, attitude, and awareness toward nuclear energy using paper-based, semi-structured questionnaires and digital data collection instruments through online Google forms. The sample consisted of 100 high school students from two schools. Fifty students were chosen from a public school, and fifty students were selected from a private/independent school. It was found that regardless of the type of school, students showed little to no knowledge, low awareness, and significant ignorance of nuclear energy. The majority of students had never heard of nuclear energy. In terms of initial exposure to the concept of nuclear energy, private school learners seemed to have been exposed to the industry more through television. In contrast, for public school learners, educators were their main sources of introduction. Conversely, the perception of this form of energy is much more positive in private schools than in public schools. This study highlights the existence of a severe gap in high school education regarding the teaching and learning of nuclear energy. Hence, an energy-cognizant curriculum is needed to bridge the gap in both public and private schools.

Development of Encyclopedia-Based Natural Disaster Mitigation Teaching Material Supplements in Geography Learning in Senior High School

The objectives of this study are: (1) to develop encyclopedia-based natural disaster mitigation teaching material supplements in geography learning in Senior High School, (2) to measure the level of validity of encyclopedia- based natural disaster mitigation teaching material development in geography learning in Senior High School and (3) to measure the level of practicality of encyclopedia-based natural disaster mitigation teaching material development in geography learning in Senior High School. This research is a type of research and development (R&D). The model used is the ADDIE model with five stages namely analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The instruments used in this research are product validity and practicality instruments. The results of this study are 1) products that are declared valid based on product validity tests conducted by 3 expert validators namely; learning design experts, material/content experts, and linguists with an average assessment score from the three validators of 4, 74 and are in the valid category, 2) products that are declared practical based on product practicality tests conducted by 14 test subjects namely students in class XII SMA Negeri 3 Takalar and 1 practitioner namely geography subject teacher with a percentage of assessment response of 86%. Thus it can be concluded that the encyclopedia-based natural disaster mitigation teaching materials developed are valid and practical. Natural disaster mitigation teaching materials that have been declared valid and practical can then be used in learning geography in high schools, especially on natural disaster mitigation material.

The Hybrid Classroom’s Challenges of Senior High School Students Learning


 The study aims to discover challenges in hybrid learning in senior high school. As a researcher, the researcher will conduct this research to learn about the challenges that exist in hybrid learning. This research design is qualitative approaches. This understanding refers to the experience of students who have attended a hybrid class. This study used a qualitative method, and the researcher used a case study. This research will only apply interviews to collect the primary data. The researcher constructs blueprint interviews and guidelines to mine reliable and valid data. The data taken from this study is in the form of an in-depth interview statement. The data source was one student each from 4 high schools. In this study, structured interviews were used as a data collection approach. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data in this study. This study found five challenges that students face in online learning. These challenges are obstacles in accessing the application and internet connection problems that often occur when learning online. Other challenges are less interaction between students and teachers in the online classroom. In addition, there are difficulties in understanding the material during online learning. Students also have problems related to unclear pronunciation during online learning. This study also found two challenges students face in offline education: fewer sources and less technology.

Perception of Senior High School Learners in Selected Northern Cebu Provinces towards Bachelor of Science in Fisheries: Inputs for Marketing Interventions

The study sought to characterize and determine the level of perception of Senior High School students on the degree program Bachelor of Science in Fisheries based on different perception domains as anchored from the Human Capital Theory of Becker, Signal Theory of Spence, Certificate Theory of Collins, and Search and Matching Theory of Diamond and Mortensen. Career Guidance Program and short infomercial videos have been proposed based on the findings. This study utilized a descriptive-quantitative research design using researcher-made questionnaires via purposive sampling of 304 respondents that were implemented online and physically in the selected provinces in the northern part of Cebu, Philippines. Processing of data involved frequency, simple percentage, ranking, simple average, weighted mean, and standard deviation. Findings suggest that majority of the respondents aim for business-related degrees, followed by health sciences and engineering. Awareness of existing fisheries academes, facilities in Northern Cebu, worker population, fisheries-related laws and government agencies is limited. Respondents expressed particular interest on the degree program in terms of participation on orientation, aquaculture, post-harvest processing, affordability, employment opportunities, stability, career-related job as water and soil technicians, immediate employment with less competition, promotions, and teaching opportunities as graduates. Respondents noted the program’s potential to help communities and small-scale fishing farmers and the potential pride of being a BS in Fisheries graduate.

Effect of Activity-Based Teaching Approach in Enhancing Performance of Senior High School Learners in Writing Proper Research Citations

The goals of the study was: 1) to describe the level of learners’ aptitudes in learning the APA style of research citations; and 2) to compare the learning achievement between two groups, (experimental and control) which disclosed the difference of two teaching approaches the activity-based teaching approach (ABTA) and the traditional method. The True Experimental Research Design were used in this study with a total sample of 60 Grade 11 learners in Techno-vocational Track and they are dived 30 from experimental group and another 30 from control group. The researcher utilized the Researcher-Made Questionnaire of Achievement Test particularly the Pre-test and Post-test which consist of 15-item-questions for each set of test. The data gathered from the learners’ pre-test and post-test scores were analysed through weighted mean, standard deviation, and Independent sample t – test. It was concluded that the Activity-based Teaching Approach for research citations of selected Grade 11 learners is effective. It is proven based on the statistical result that the critical value 2.0 is higher than the computed p – value 1.47 in level of significance .05 alpha means “significant” rejecting the null hypothesis and accepting the alternative hypothesis. It suggest there is significant difference between the two groups. The experimental group (received ABTA treatment) performed better than the control group (received no treatment). The findings revealed that the students learn faster in following the proper format of research citations when they are given series of activities or exercises that provided them opportunity to practice and acquire mastery. The Activity-based Teaching Approach (ABTA) is highly recommended among teachers in teaching research citations.

MID-YEAR ASSESSMENT OF AHEAD LEARNING 2.0 OF THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

HyFlex Education Learning Program (HELP) is the educational strategy in the Basic Education of San Pablo Colleges. Its aim is centered on the continuity of education, attainment of the school’s vision and mission and the provision of quality education to the learners. The researchers therefore recognized the need to assess the delivery of the AHEAD Learning 2.0 in the eyes of the Senior High School learners. The descriptive research design was employed in the study involving 616 Senior High School learners as respondents. Findings revealed that the Senior High School students deemed AHEAD Learning 2.0 as a good learning delivery mode. They considered learning module as a good supplementary material during online classes and most of them were using smartphones for online learning. As for the stress experienced by the learners, they considered online sessions as moderately stressful, however face-to-face sessions were deemed slightly stressful. Moreover, the teachers were very helpful in terms of providing resources during online and face-to-face sessions; the respondents enjoyed learning with AHEAD 2.0; and teachers were very helpful during hybrid learning. Brightspace, the official learning management system of San Pablo Colleges, was deemed very helpful during hybrid learning. The respondents were satisfied with their learning experience using the AHEAD 2.0 and for them, the current-set up does not need any modification. Based on the findings of the study, series of actions were recommended in order to contribute to the quest for quality education.

THE EXTENT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF BLENDED LEARNING IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE EDUCATION VIS-A-VIS STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

This study investigates the extent of implementation of blended learning in senior high school (SHS) science education as to the content, communication, technology, pedagogy, and assessment vis-à-vis students’ academic achievement. In this analytical research design, data were gathered from 182 students and 12 science teachers using stratified random sampling. Gathered data were systematically treated and analyzed utilizing descriptive and inferential statistics such as frequency, percentage count, mean, standard deviation, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation. Findings revealed the extent of implementation of blended learning in SHS science education as moderately implemented as perceived by the students and teachers. As to the students’ profiles, there was a significant relationship between technology and the parent’s monthly income. There was no significant difference in the extent of implementation of blended learning across all variables as perceived by the teachers. After implementing blended learning, the student’s academic achievement in science was outstanding, and this put forward a significant relationship between content and assessment in their academic achievement. The study concluded that several things should be considered in implementing blended learning in the new normal education. Students’ and teachers’ involvement in the implementation is essential for improving the modality and the school administrators may consider undertaking specific plans and activities such as the need for teachers to attend training, seminars, and workshops related to blended learning implementation.