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Level of Cognitive Domains Among Junior High School Students, University of Bohol, Tagbilaran City
Get PDFEnhancing students\u27 reading comprehension is a pivotal aspect of their academic development. This study focused on assessing the cognitive domain levels among Grades 7, 8, and 9 Junior High School students during the 2020-2021 academic year at the University of Bohol, with a sample size of 212 participants. Employing a descriptive survey design, a researcher-developed questionnaire served as the primary tool to gauge the cognitive domain proficiency of these students. Utilizing a random sampling technique ensured an unbiased selection of participants across the specified grades. The findings revealed that the majority of respondents exhibited a commendable level of reading comprehension. However, the study unveiled noteworthy disparities in mean scores between lower and higher-order cognitive domains among the participants. Furthermore, 52.83% (112 out of 212) of the students reported having diverse general references at home. The research employed a quantitative-descriptive-correlational method. Spearman rho analysis demonstrated a significant correlation (p < 0.05) between various levels of the cognitive domain, shedding light on the interconnected nature of these skills. These results provide crucial insights for educators and policymakers, emphasizing the necessity for targeted interventions aimed at enhancing higher-order thinking skills. Aligning with global literacy goals, this research underscores the importance of addressing cognitive disparities to foster a more comprehensive approach to reading comprehension education
Students\u27 Knowledge and Willingness Towards COVID-19 Vaccination, University of Bohol
Get PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic has gripped the world, necessitating a collective response. As vaccination emerges as a critical tool in the battle against the virus, this research explores the knowledge and willingness of allied medical students at the University of Bohol toward COVID-19 vaccination. With 839 students enrolled for the second semester of the academic year 2021-2022, a representative sample of 286 students was selected. Utilizing a standardized questionnaire, the study assessed knowledge levels and willingness to vaccinate among students from the College of Nursing, Pharmacy, Midwifery, and Physical and Occupational Therapy departments. Results indicate a moderate knowledge level (composite mean = 2.84), with awareness of preventive measures and the existence of a vaccine. Positive attitudes towards vaccination, emphasizing communal health responsibility and trust in healthcare providers, were evident. However, concerns about potential side effects were relatively low. Demographic analyses revealed age and sex-based variations in knowledge and willingness, emphasizing the need for tailored educational initiatives. Notably, there was no significant correlation between knowledge and willingness, underscoring the multi-faceted nature of individuals\u27 attitudes toward vaccination. These findings provide crucial insights for public health strategies, urging targeted educational campaigns and emphasizing nuanced approaches for different demographic groups. The study contributes valuable perspectives for refining vaccination programs and addressing the evolving challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
“Problems Encountered in Distant Learning Relative to Reading Skills Among Grade 10 Students, Talibon District, Bohol”
Get PDFThis study deals with the problems encountered in distance learning among Grade 10 students of Talibon District I relative to their reading skills. The study focuses on students’ problems in in terms of internet connection and electricity problems, inadequate and vague learning resources, overloaded lesson activities, conflict with home responsibilities, financial-related problems, and physical and mental health compromises. parent’s highest educational attainment, family income, and parent’s livelihood means. The PHIL-IRI results of the students were the data for the student’s reading skill level. It seeks to check the significant degrees of relationship, correlation, and difference between and among variables. The method used the descriptive-correlational design of the quantitative research method and descriptive-correlational questionnaires, which determined the respondents’ problems in distance learning. In addition, it used a documentary analysis to gather the results of Phil-IRI. It is found that the majority of the students have parents with a high school education and work as farmers with less than P5,000.00 monthly income. Moreover, among the six problems encountered in distant learning, ranking first is ‘conflict with home responsibilities and poor learning environment’, which is interpreted as moderately serious. Their reading skills are alarming as they belong to the lowest ‘frustration level’
Investigating The Impact of Intelligence Quotient on English Achievement Andapsa Results Among Learners
Get PDFIntelligence Quotient is a measure of a mental/functional age over the chronological period. IQ can be used to predict the academic success of the students in school but never in their life as a whole (Orloff, 2008). This study investigated the relationship of the learners\u27 IQ to their achievement level in English and APSA results. Ninety-one intermediate learners from the University of Bohol Victoriano D. Tirol Advanced Learning Center in the academic year 2018 – 2019, were included in the study by random selection. It utilized the quantitative research method and employed documentary analysis of the student\u27s existing records. The statistical treatments used were: frequency, percentage, rank, mean, Pearson Product-Moment Coefficient of Correlation, and T-test. The results revealed that the IQ test results and the achievement level in English, IQ test and APSA results in English, achievement level and APSA results in English significantly correlated. Students who performed better on the IQ test had higher achievement levels in English; students with higher achievement levels in English also got higher APSA ratings; and students with higher IQ test results performed better in the APSA. However, it was found out that there is a need to improve the performances of the intermediate learners in terms of their IQ, achievement level, and APSA results in English to a higher level
Teachers’ Emotional Labor in Relation to Classroom Management Practices of University of Bohol, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Get PDFTeaching is a profession with the highest requirements for emotional labor or the regulation of emotions. Facial expressions, poise, and bearing have an impact on their interaction with the students. Classroom management is a prerequisite to teaching. This study investigates the relationship between college professors’ emotional labor and classroom management practices at the University of Bohol (UB) in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. The researcher utilized a quantitative descriptive survey method using the Teachers Emotional Labor Scale developed by Cukur (2009) and Classroom Management Practices of Washburn (2010). The respondents were regular college professors from the 11 tertiary colleges of the UB. The results revealed that college professors had high emotional labor for they are moderately able to manage their emotions during classes and highly practiced their classroom management. Furthermore, results showed an insignificant degree of relationship between the profile of the professors and their emotional labor. Likewise, there was no relationship between the profile and the classroom management practices of the respondents. Results further revealed that the teachers’ emotional labor is not correlated with their classroom management practices
Health Practices and Prevention of Covid-19 In San Antonio, Duero, Bohol
Get PDFHealth practices refer to individuals’ role in maintaining health and preventing diseases (Weldekidan, 2022). The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted the community, affecting people’s lives and health. Adhering to health practices imposed by the Department of Health is vital to prevent the spread of the virus. This study utilized the descriptive quantitative research design aided by a self-made questionnaire. The tool was subjected to Cronbach’s Alpha test, obtaining a result of 0.765 for the Lifestyle and 0.826 for the preventive measure. The instrument was distributed via an online platform to one hundred randomly selected residents of San Antonio, Duero, Bohol, from 18 years old and above, to determine their health practices used in preventing the spread of COVID-19 infection. Results revealed that the majority of the respondents had “Very good health practices” in terms of preventive measures; and had” good health practices” in terms of Lifestyle. Data was further subjected to the Spearman rho test and chi-square test and revealed a significant relationship between the Age and level of health practices; and between purok where the respondents live and the level of health practices
Students’ Level of Stress in Relation to the Academic Performance of Tagbilaran City College
Get PDFThe main thrust of this study was to determine the level of stress in relation to the academic performance of Tagbilaran City College. The study utilized quantitative research. The level of stress of the respondents was determined using a modified standardized questionnaire adopted from Cohen & Mermeistein (1983). Percentages, Weighted Mean, Kruskal-Wallis Test, Chi-Square Test, ANOVA, Spearman Rank Correlation, and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient were used to analyze the data collected. Results showed that the majority of the students were in the age range of 20 – 24 and female. Most of them took the BS Office Administration program, were full-time students and the majority of the respondents were second-year-level. It was revealed that students’ academic performance was interpreted as Very Good in terms of General Education and major subjects. There was an insignificant relationship between Age, Sex, and Course to Level of Stress, but year level was significant to the level of stress. Also, there was an insignificant relationship between Age, Sex, and year level to their Academic Performance, but the course was significant to academic performance. There was no significant relationship between the Level of Stress and academic performance and the study found a significant relationship between the ratings of the General Education subjects and major subjects. Thus, the ratings of the General Education subject can be associated with the major subjects. There is no significant variance between the Level of Stress and the course taken by the students. In addition, there was no significant correlation between the level of stress and sex, which means male and female students have the same level of stress. Moreover, a significant difference between the level of stress and the year level of the students. Second-year students overpowered the First-year students in relation to their level of stress
Generational Attitude Among Gays
Get PDFGenerational Attitude measures the level of acceptance or non-acceptance of gay men in the community as perceived by them. This study\u27s primary purpose is to determine the generational attitude of gays in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines. A quantitative research method was employed using a self-constructed questionnaire. Percentages, Weighted Mean, Chi-Square Test, ANOVA, and Spearman Rank Correlation were used to analyze the data collected. Overall results showed that the gay respondents\u27 level of attitude yielded a Moderate Level of Acceptance. As a result of the survey\u27s analysis, gay respondents think and believe that non-gays treat them appropriately. They feel that they are respected and accepted for their gay rights. The data revealed that there was a moderate level of acceptance of gay marriage. The findings of the study would form a basis for the intervention program. Moreover, the study lacked respondents who were not members of the LGBTQIA+ Community Tagbilaran. Additional research among gays who came out publicly but are not members of the LGBTQIA+ Community Tagbilaran must be conducted to validate the result of this study
Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practices on the Use of social media for Academic Requirements Among Nursing Students of the University of Bohol
Get PDFThe adaptation towards online learning raised questions on how nursing students use social media with their academic requirements. To ensure safety as they partake in online classes, the researchers conducted descriptive quantitative research to determine the level of Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward social media use among nursing students at the University of Bohol (UB). A sample of 200 nursing students currently enrolled in the nursing program from levels 1 to 4 of the school year 2020-2021 was selected through random sampling. Questionnaires and consent forms were administered online. The study underwent an ethics review by the UB-Research Ethics Committee. The findings inferred that most respondents are highly knowledgeable about social media, had a moderately positive attitude towards social media use, and frequently practice it to complete their academic requirements. Findings revealed a significant relationship between the respondents’ Knowledge and attitude, Knowledge and practices, and attitudes and practices. A conclusion was drawn that the respondent’s level of Knowledge and attitudes, their level of Knowledge and practices, and their attitudes and practices were significantly correlated, respectively
Stress Factors Among Nursing Students
Get PDFStress is a health epidemic of the 21st Century. It can affect anyone at any time, altering or impairing their general health (WHO). The study utilized the quantitative-descriptive correlational research design to determine the stress factors among the two hundred randomly selected nursing students of the University of Bohol, aided by a self-made questionnaire adopted from the Student Nurse Stress Index (SNSI) by Jones and Johnston 1999. The tool underwent Cronbach’s Alpha test with a reliable result. The instrument was distributed online. Findings revealed that most respondents were young adults from 20-21 years old, female, and single. The respondents were moderately stressed with academic concerns and internet connectivity, followed by interpersonal and interpersonal problems. When the data were subjected statistically using SPSS with Spearman’s rho test and chi-square, it was found that the year level had a significant relationship to stress levels