A study on the relationship between the learning style and academic achievement of the De La Salle University-Health Science Campus, College of Physical Therapy students, batch 2001
Date of Completion
2000
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Keywords
Academic Achievement, Learning, Teaching Methods
Abstract
Awareness on the part of the student as to their learning style may help them reflect on the relationship of their learning style with their academic achievement. By so doing, they maybe able to adjust if warranted so that learning will be more satisfying activity for the students which would therefore help them achieve better. The study was conducted at De La Salle University-Health Sciences Campus, College of Physical Therapy (DLSU-HSC, CPT) Dasmariñas, Cavite. A foreign learning style inventory adapted from Claudia C. Cornett was used and distributed to all 4th year PT students who met the inclusion criteria. A total of 167 questionnaires were disseminated but only 111 questionnaires were included and validated. The data were subjected to statistical treatment and were analyzed using Chi Square. Data obtained were also organized into tables and percentages were computed. The researchers were able to conclude from the results and findings that the students' cognitive and affective learning styles have no significant correlation with the academic performance. Results showed that in the Cognitive Learning Style at a=.05 X2 = 1.159 which is less than the 5.991 (critical region); the Affective Learning Style at a=.05 X2, X2 = 4.617 which is less than 5.991 (critical region) establishing no significant relationship between both cognitive and affective learning styles with academic achievement. The researchers recommend a follow up study involving a larger sample size which may include the entire PT proper population; utilize a locally-designed Learning Style Inventory; and conduct further studies on the student characteristics which is important if we consider the students as the center of the teacher-learning process.
APA Citation
Plamio, L., San Agustin, J., & Simpao, J. A. (2000). A study on the relationship between the learning style and academic achievement of the De La Salle University-Health Science Campus, College of Physical Therapy students, batch 2001. [Bachelor's thesis, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute]. GreenPrints. https://greenprints.dlshsi.edu.ph/bspt/454/