THE EFFECTS OF LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF

ACCOUNTANCY, BUSINESS, AND MANAGEMENT STUDENTS IN

ST. MICHAEL’S INSTITUTE BACOOR, INC

A Research Paper

Presented to

Senior High School Department

St. Michael’s Institute

In Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirements in

Practical Research

by

Concepcion, Kyla Nicole R.

Ponce, Paula A.

Senados, Emilyn S.

Torrecampo, Lyka Mae T.

 CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction

The Academic Performance of the ABM students in St. Michael's Institute Bacoor, Inc. is

most often linked with a lot of components of the learning environment. The learning

environment refers to the components and activities within which learning takes place. A school

is an environment where the development of knowledge takes place. This particular

environment where learnings are acquired is as important as the learnings itself. It makes sense

that students would do better when they learn in effective environments specifically the

classrooms or the school itself.

And for a learning environment to be effective, learning elements such as furniture and

ventilation must be provided as these elements provide comfort that the students need on their

learning progress. An ideal learning environment is when students view their environment as a

positive and comfortable place to be in. It is a space where they feel safe and secure which will

help them focus more on their studies. To achieve this environment, young students need to be

nurtured with love, care, and support. As we all know, learning in a school involves more than

just being exposed to various knowledge and understanding. Students can absorb all that they

observe around them and that they learn best when they are in a positive and nurturing

environment.

A positive environment is where students can have the opportunity to work as a team,

celebrate each other’s achievements and learn from their mistakes. It improves students’ ability

to learn and to be productive through the opportunity of learning things on their own. On the

other hand, learning environment dramatically affects the learning outcomes of students. Too

much noise, inappropriate temperature, poor lighting, overcrowded classes, and inappropriate

classroom layout are the possible factors distracting students in class.

 The acquisition of knowledge in an environment in which the school is located and other

facilities greatly affect the performance of the students. In order for the students to acquire the

best form of education the parents make sure that they carefully choose the best schools; while

some parents prefer private schools, others prefer public and mission schools. Many people

have attributed the success of schools to factors such as class size, number of students, seats,

teachers’ attitudes, playground, libraries, laboratories and even the beauty of the school.

Learning environment has a great effect to student’s academic performance. These

learning environments includes the Classrooms, Libraries, Laboratories, Gymnasium,

Auditorium, or simply the School itself. It remains an essential area that should manage well to

improve students’ academic experiences and performance. The quality of education not only

depends on teacher’s duties but as well as the successful coordination of the Learning

Environment itself. The Degree of students learning depends on the structure of their

classrooms and the availability of the essential facilities and equipment.

School environment has a great control in the quality of teaching that students receives

and amount of attention they pay for education in school. It implies that schools that fail to cater

to the necessary learning facilities for teaching and learning may barely bring out the best in

their student in the field of academic achievement. Previous studies have investigated the

relationship of poor school environment including problems of student-teacher ratio, school

location, school population, classroom ventilation, poor lighting in classrooms and inconsistent

temperatures in the classroom with student health problems, student’s behavior and student

achievement.

Learning environments play a significant role in student success. Schools can potentially

lift student achievement by improving their learning environments. It makes sense that students

would do better when they learn in positive environments.

 Conceptual Framework

Effects of Learning
Environment

Academic Social Emotional and

Performance Interaction Mental Health

>With the right >Learning environment like > Without the proper learning
environment, it can help schools allows the students environment, most of the students will be
a student to strive for to communicate with other exhausted while studying online.
more. people
>There is a lot of chances that the activity
>Students can easily >When in School students due date overlap that bring might so
manage their own time. have the ability to hang out much pressure to the students.
with their friends.
>They have also > Not having the proper learning
resources while studying > with the comfort of the environment might bring so much
at home. proper environment, it may pressure to the students.
ease the pressure that the
>Studying at home, the > Studying in actual area is a whole
students might experience
loyalty of the student can different when studying at home that
be tested. >Learning Environment made some of the student lonely.
contributes a lot with
> With the right > If students are not provided with the
regards to the social
environment, students proper learning environment, in this kind
interaction of the students,
will have the ability to of situation teenager are prone to anxiety.
being exposed with their
rest for a while without
classmates and teachers
carrying so much
improves their sociability.
pressure.
>They can move freely
while studying.
Figure 1

A Paradigm showing the Effects of Learning Environment on the Academic Performance

of ABM students
Statement of the Problem

This study is concerned with the impact of the learning environment to the student's

Academic Performance. The tremendous improvement in the student's academic performance

may not be accomplished due to the inadequate learning environment.

This study is conducted to state the effects of Learning Environment on the academic

performance of ABM students in St. Michael’s Institute of Bacoor, Inc.

It aims to answer the following:

1. Profile of the Respondents:

1.1) Name (Optional)

1.2) Age

1.3) Gender

1.4) Religion

1.5) Nationality

2. Why does the learning environment matter when it comes to the academic performance

of the ABM students in St. Michaels institute?

3. How will a learning environment provide a positive ambience for students?

4. How does the learning environment contribute to the academic performance of a

student?

5. What makes an effective learning environment for the academic performance of the

students?
Hypotheses

(H0) A learning environment can be set up in a way that prevents creativity or does not

encourage a positive learning environment. Classrooms are often without or completely lacking

essential materials. Complications may occur which are difficulties in making friends and

expressing feelings. Predicaments like anxiety, loneliness, low self-esteem, and sadness may

also occur. The rate of students arguing, fighting, disturbing ongoing activities may also

increase.

Significance of the Study

This study will show the effects of learning environment to the academic performance of

ABM students in St. Michael’s Institute of Bacoor Inc. This study will be beneficial in the

following:

Students. This study will help the students specifically the ABM students for they will know the

effects of learning environment to their academic performance.

Teachers. This study will help the teachers to know if their students are learning in their

environment and if it’s affecting their academic performance. This can help the teachers to

teach more efficiently.

Parents. This study will give them insight that all of their children are adjusting to their learning

environment and it might affect their academic performance, since this are the one who's

providing for their child’s needs regarding to their academics.

Future Researcher. It will be useful to them because it will serve as reference and basis for the

future study. It will serve as process.

Scope and Delimitation of the Study

 This study is primarily conducted to know the effects of the Learning environment on the

academic performance of ABM students in St. Michael’s Institute of Bacoor, Inc.

The main purpose of our study is to point out the effects of the Learning environment on

the academic performance of ABM students. The researchers aim to describe the barrier that

may have an effect on the students’ academic performance such as their learning environment.

This research work aims to discuss the effects of the Learning environment of the ABM students

in different aspects such as their academic performance, social interaction, and emotional and

mental health. The study is only focused on the effects of the learning environment and its

relation to students’ academic performance.

The study is delimited only for the ABM students who only attend in St. Michael's Institute

of Bacoor, Inc. The research work may not be generalized to other students who no longer

attend St. Michael's Institute of Bacoor, Inc. The study aims to identify the relationship between

the school environment and the academic achievement of students only.

Definition of terms

The purpose of the definition of terms is to provide the readers with a better

understanding of the frequently used terms in the study, the following terms are defined:

ABM. Accountancy, Business and Management strand in Senior High School.

Ambiance. It is the character and atmosphere of a place.

Cater. Provide with what is needed or required.

Conducive. Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible

Diminish. To make or become it less.

Exhausted. Drained of one's physical or mental resources; very tired.

Implies. To indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated.

Inadequate. Is lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose.

Inconsistent. Not staying the same throughout.

Predicaments. The character, status, or classification, a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Tremendous - Notable because of extreme size, power, greatness, or excellence.