Thesis Paper
Thesis Paper
A Research
Presented to
Ms. Berlyn Magsino
AMA Computer Learning Center
Batangas City
In partial Fulfillment
of the requirements in
RESEARCH 2120
by:
Fajilan, Marinette S.
Manzano, Joan G.
Oxillo, Arvy Rose M.
Rodriguez, Janice B.
Soriano, Josah Marie A.
Sumadsad, Jeremie C.
March 2020
CHAPTER I
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
Introduction
The learning process at the higher level of education is one of the critical
subjects. In this generation, being an extrovert is really a big issue in our society.
Wherein the researchers can relate it also in the learning style of the students.
Many students are ensure if it's more time efficient to study with a group of
control of studying alone. Other students need a study group to help motivate
them. In short, every student has their own learning style whether it is a self
Self study is becoming more popular way to engage students with what
they are learning in class. Students have the ability to access so many resources
that now learning can happen anywhere and anytime, not just in the classroom.
Self studying is a great method students can use to enhance their learning
experience whether they are studying for a particular course or learning about a
topic for fun, by practicing self study, students are encouraged to further explore
topics they are interested in, developing stronger study skills as a result. One of
the major advantages of self study is that students can take control over their
own learning. And when students have control, they become even more
interested in learning. Students prefer to be alone are able to think about topics
more deeply and make connections between what they are learning they are
able to remember it better. According to Bosworth, "Self-study is more productive
than group study and student learn more while studying alone; they can give
Dr. Sirajul Haq (2009) stated that the advantage of studying alone is that it
allows an individual to have an opinion of their own that is not influenced by the
thinking hence they do not get used to basing their opinions on what others think
but what they view as the correct opinion. This will manifest itself not only in that
area of study but also in the individuals overall perspective on life issues. This
enables the individual to become a reliable person in life who is not easily
swayed by other people’s views but one who takes a strong stand to their ideas
and views. In contrast to this, studying in groups will lead to opinions that are
influenced by the views of the other group members hence one’s individual
enhancing learning. This is because groups share unique insights and learn from
each other. Group members can also teach confusing concepts they understand
mentality if what I think makes it most effective . If you know that someone is
relying on you ,then you will do what you have to get the job done".
they may have missed during lecture. Also, since everyone has individual talents
and unique insights, group members can learn from each other. Study groups
Furthermore, Dr. Haq (2009) stated that the study method applied may be
based on the individual’s personality. Some people prefer studying on their own
personality with introverts preferring to study alone and extroverts who tend to be
considered appropriate for those individual with high concentration ability, as they
will be able to maintain their concentration no matter the period of time they will
be required to cover the subject of study. However, for an individual with a low
concentration span, group work would be the more appropriate approach as the
individual will be sustained. The individual will also get a chance to contribute
and reason with his group mates and that will make him/her feel like a part of the
Researchers conduct this study to help not just the students, but the
learning. And also, for the researchers to identify what effective learning style
would suit to every student's competence in learning. Self and Group Study is
social skills, help bolster student confidence and helps student practice
assertiveness. The researchers got motivated to conduct this study for the
benefit they will receive when this study is done. Also, the students who have
poor habits in studying became their inspiration in order to get an idea what
today's generation. Both Self and Group Study method is a very effective
strategy for enhancing learning wherein students can also build their social life.
The figure shows the flow of the study. The first phase is the Self-Study
wherein the researchers will gather information if this method is the appropriate
leaning style for the students. The second one is the Group Study, in relation to
the aforementioned, the researchers will also study this to prove that this method
is the effective learning style for the students. The last one is the output or the
main reason why this study was conducted and where the researchers identified
Proposed Appropriate
and
This study aimed to determine the appropriate learning styles between self
and group study of selected Senior High School students in Alangilan SHS
Campus.
1.1. Self-Study
students?
Hypotheses of the study
This study encompasses the comparison between self and group study by
the students among the select Senior High School in Alangilan campus.
the researchers use books from the library of the different schools. Internet was
utilized as well to support the present the study. This study focuses on the
comparison between self and group study a basis for determining an appropriate
Alangilan campus since the population there was already enough to the demand
of the study.
being studied. Furthermore, data gathered were just based on the respondents
Students. The result will provide the students with some knowledge/idea about
the appropriate learning style between self and group study. It will also give the
students a realization how self or group study plays an important role in their
lives.
method/style for the improvement of the students and the student's relationship
as well. This research will aid them their discussions regarding related lessons. It
Administration. They can utilize the results of the study as basis for determining
an appropriate learning style between self and group study that would surely
Future Researcher. This research will become a useful reference for the
researchers who will make a plan for any related study to comparison between
In this study, the benefit of studying in a group is being able to ask classmate if
something.
In this study, a student's connection to his learning style chosen provides his
studying by using the two methods, the self and group study learning style.
In this study, learning style is the process for enhancing the skills and capabilities
of the students. Also, this the way for enhancing the knowledge of the students.
research method.
In this study, self studying is a great method students can use to enhance their
learning experience whether they are studying for a particular course or learning
In this study, skills to students will have to learn how to work effectively in groups
on the job, schools should teach those skills and let students practice them.
CHAPTER II
local and international researchers closely related to the present study. They
formed the background and provided information that helps the researchers
Related Literature
The related literature tackled the concepts that are related to the current
study, and serves as a supporting detail for the recent study. In conceptual
literature, the researchers discussed the concepts about self and group study.
Self-Study
Karanja (2017), " Why and How Self Learning is Important". Self-learning
gives you the ability to identify problems and quickly look for effective solutions
Whatever the case, challenges and obstacles do not kill your drive to get things
done, instead, they provide you with new opportunities to learn something new at
your own pace and time. You get to learn how to actively look for solutions
instead of having solutions brought to you. Moreover, you can easily adapt to
They are able to see themselves as an independent person who is able to learn
new things without anyone helping them. This can be a major motivation boost
for students. Self-study allows students to take learning at their own pace,
focusing on areas they are most interested in(or want to understand a bit better).
This helps reduce feelings of frustrations, anxiety, or boredom that students may
Studying, 2018).
their time, productively work with educational material and monitor the results of
to pace yourself, and can improve your focus. When you are by yourself,
distraction is minimized due to the lack of other interaction you have other than
with your schoolwork. You can take breaks whenever you feel overwhelmed, or
even read at a speed that suits you. This pacing of your own work can be
extremely beneficial to you, for no one knows you better than yourself. Lastly, the
improvement of focus that comes with studying alone is crucial. This lets you
have the flexibility to learn different sections that you personally need
improvement on as well as leave less stress on aspects you may have already
mastered (Getcollegecredit.com)
Group-Study
multiple people can review more material than just one. Many groups decide to
assign topics to individual group members to research and study and then
provide a summary for the group. This strategy allows students to learn a lot
more, in a lot shorter time, than if they were to study each topic on their own
(Education Corner,2019).
not is if he or she is able to explain it to someone else. Studying with others gives
else. Not understanding a concept and having no one around to help can be very
frustrating.
Group study can be a great alternative to studying on tough subject
matter. In fact, studying alone isn't the most productive option for some people.
Group study can help you understand tricky material. It might sound obvious, but
the more brains that you have working on something, the more likely a solution
will be found. While you can get distracted in a group situation, as everyone is
working towards the same goals and deadlines, there is less temptation to
Petress (2014), " The Benefits of Group study". Group study has benefits
that fall into the cognitive ( what we think and know) and effective (how we feel
and express our feelings). Such study enhances student social skills, helps
study skills are transferable to other tasks. Learning quality group study skills
demanded. Group study requires students to articulate what they know to fellow
as well as enhancing their cognitive skills. Group study validates what students
really know if they are required to articulate in the presence of others what they
have learned. When they are able to clearly articulate what they know, are able
Study provides you the opportunity to test where you stand with respect to
others. Through discussions with your group members, you can figure out where
you stand in a particular topic, which can act as a source of feedback and, if
required, nudge for environment. In a group, you can also learn the best study
practices that have worked for others, get motivated from the progress of others,
and, sometimes, restore your confidence by seeing that you're not at the bottom
of the heap.
Related Studies
The related studies tackled the past studies to the current study, and
serve as a supporting detail for the recent study. In research literature, the
student has their own study habits such as individual learning and group study.
Some of them more like cooperative learning that can make study group with
their friends and can enhance students' social development as well as interest in
the learning. Some of students like individual learning that have their personal
style in learning and plan how to manage time and subject. Bismillah concluded
that both of study behavior has their own advantages to students. Individual or
self study has more advantages of students want to be more focus in study. It
can be extremely useful for individual to have other people studying with him or
her who can make sure that the individual stays focused on the task at hand.
Secondly, study groups allow the individual to compare ideas and notes about
topics that the individual understands, and more importantly, about topics that the
placed on the opinion of students. The study analyses the attitude of college
and agencies of higher education. The teacher should prepare the activities
towards the attainment of the group goals. Everyone is an important composition
of the team and each member should actively participate. The learning outcomes
product in an effort to provide quality education for the future leader of the world.
and according that a student adopts his pattern of study. Some students like to
have group study because they are able to enhance their not only knowledge
but also thinking ability, confidence ability during the discussion with other group
members. Besides that, they also do their individual-study. They do group study
Such students are deemed as those who are self-confident in their studies as
Study and Group Study) is productive to the students in enhancing their learning
reading, writing and comprehensive ability and by having a group study, they are
able to enhance their rational, thinking and confidence ability during the
discussion in a group.
and class discussion. The interaction skills developed in these strategies enabled
Bindler et. al. (2013), " The impacts of Individual and Collaborative
LPU-Batangas", educating students about their own learning styles has benefits
that can extend beyond the walls of the classroom. To begin, matching student
learning styles with instructional styles has been shown to improve students
person studies and performs in different ways, whether that to be with a group of
learning at all levels n educational systems. There is strong scientific support for
studies about what occurs in groups during group work and which factors actually
influence the students' ability to learn is still lacking. The aim of this study is to
add to the current level of knowledge and understandings regarding the essence
behind successful group work in higher education. This research is focused on
the students' experiences of group work and learning in groups, which Is almost
elucidating the students' positive and negative points of view and how the student
Aclan et. al. (2014), "A Comparison of Individual and Team Learning ",
structures have an impact on student learning. Individual and Team learning are
both frequently used in classrooms to support learning. Some students are more
comfortable with individual study. Such students may feel uncomfortable to help
others and seek help from others in any form. They thought of group study is a
waste of time and type of social gathering for gossiping rather than purposeful
study. There are also some students, who are reserved in nature. They can mix
easily with other students. There has been usually lot of conversations and
exchange of ideas within students in a group and some students can freely
express their views in front of others. However, each technique has several
Andal et. al. (2013), "Impact of Group and Self Study on Learning Abilities
of Students at the University Level". The universities around the world are
studies. Some universities lead students toward individual studies pattern and
some universities leads students to follow group studies approach and some
universities are directing the students to follow both pattern of studies. Hence,
students in the universities around the world are conducting their studies in
The concepts that defined the self and group study as seen in the related
studies are somewhat connected to each other, it may serve as a basis for the
present study.
The list of the related studies shows that both learning style can really help
The study of Bismillah (2011), Bindler et. al. (2013), Aclan et. al. (2014),
Andal et. al. (2013) and the present study focused on the same topic. The
difference is the study of Bismillah focused on the behavior of the students while
the students for enhancing their learning. According to Bindler et. al., every single
person studies and performs in different ways whether that to be with a group of
Hospitality Management (ITHM) students while the present study focused on the
senior high school students. Aclan and his members stated that, each technique
which technique will yield the best result. According to the group of Andal,
universities around the world are adopting various forms and patterns of teaching
the relative course of studies. Also, their study focuses on university students.
The past studies concluded that both of study behavior have their own
self study while the present study focused on both learning style ( Self and Group
Study). The students or respondents involved in the past study is the college
students while in the present study, the students involved is the senior high
school. But both study can really help students in their way of learning.
The study of Cataluna et. al. (2016), Laguador (2014) and Ferrer (2013)
tackled about self and group study. According to them, collaborative learning is
the best learning style for the students. But both learning style has its advantages
and disadvantages to the students, it may depend on them what learning style
The study of Haq (2009) and the present study is almost the same. Both
study tackled about the two learning style which is the self (individual) and group
(team) study (learning).Haq also concluded that both types of learning style is
productive to the students in enhancing their learning abilities which is, it is also
the focus of the present study, to identify the appropriate learning style for the
students.
CHAPTER III
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design
the appropriate learning style. According to Jaime Hayle M.S (2018), descriptive
method can be a survey method. Since the researchers will analyze the
appropriate and effective learning style for the students, hence, the researchers
should effectively use the descriptive method in order to statically analyze the
data. The use of descriptive design enables the researchers to measure the
response given. In order for the survey to be both reliable and valid it is important
that the questions are constructed properly. Questions should be written so they
pres-structured questionnaires with both open and closed ended questions. The
This study used information collected from the responses of can be used
statistically presented in this type of research method for the easy interpretation
Table 1
Respondents
High School
Campus
As of September 13,
2019
Data Gathering Instrument
forenamed instrument were utilized in testing the variables being studied in order
to determine the appropriate and effective learning style of the respondents. The
researchers will include questions that is related to the following kinds of self and
group study in order to determine the appropriate and effective learning style
questionnaire and the scale were checked by the adviser likewise validated by
instrument.
learning style of the respondents, the following scales and verbal interpretation
were utilized.
questionnaire and the scale were checked by the adviser likewise validated by
instrument
learning style of the respondents , the following scales and verbal interpretation
were used:
This includes making of letter asking the school director of the Alangilan
of the questionnaires among the respondents. They will be also the ones who will
envelope to secure the sheets. The said questionnaires will be tally, analyze and
Ranking. This was used to identify the dominant learning style used by
the respondents.
Weighted Mean. This was used to get the average assessment with
One Way ANOVA. This was used to determine whether there are any
Pearson- r. This was used to determine the relationship between self and
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