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ENVIRONMENT
A Research Output
Presented to the Faculty of
College of Maritime Studies
VMA Global College
Bacolod City
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering
2024
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS ii
LIST OF TABLES iv
LIST OF FIGURES v
INTRODUCTION 3
Definition of Terms 6
Theoretical Framework 8
Conceptual Framework 9
METHODS 17
Research design 17
Data 17
Instrument 18
Statistical Treatment 21
Ethical Consideration 21
REFERENCE 23
SURVEY QUESTIONAIRE 27
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INTRODUCTION
time of rigorous learning but also a crucial phase for social development. Over
social environment during this seven-year span. (Anderson & Ronnkvist, 2019;
correlations, and potential causative elements influencing students' and the attitude
school students' attitudes toward the classroom social environment from 2016 to
attitudes.
analyze the elements within the high school classroom social environment that
This study seeks to provide valuable insights that can inform educational
of the high school experience. The output of this study is the basis for
The general objective of this study is to know the Attitude of the High School
Students in the Classroom together with their Social Environment. Thus, the specific
following question;
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1. What is the demographic profile of the High School Students in terms of;
a.Age
b. Sex
c. Year Level
d. Strand
a. Peer Interactions
b. Teacher-Students relationships
c. Other Students
The researchers will focus on the high school students attitude classroom
social environment for the school year 2023-2024. The data collection will be
conducted to high school students located at VMA Global Collage and Training
Center Inc. Brgy. Sum-ag Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. This study will not
cover other problem that are not related with the topic being studied. Each of the
respondents will be given the same type of questionnaire to answer. The main source
of data will be the survey questionnaire, which be prepared by the researchers of this
of educators. The department can find workable solutions that benefit students
in grade 11 and 12 at the VMA Global College and Training Centre Inc.,
High School Faculty. Teachers have a big role in the institution because
they are the main mentors that teach the students. This study might aid them in
High School Department. They should be aware of the certain impacts of being
digitally literate to their study and how it can affect their attitude and social
behavior.
social environment. It can also provides insight to the factors that contribute
student.
Definition of Terms
that typically developing adolescents hold towards peers with a disability at the
L., & Pianta, R. C. (2020). While teacher-student conflict in later years was
more strongly connected with student outcomes than earlier conflict, the
B.L., Arevalo, B.F., Clemeno, M.C., Dolor, G., & Laguador, J.M. (2016).
within the classroom setting. Students tend to engage in more adaptive patterns
of learning when they believe they are encouraged to know, interact with, and
help classmates during lessons; when they view their classroom as one where
students and their ideas are respected and not belittled; when students perceive
influence on how students feel about studying and how they feel about
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themselves overall. This setting encourages motivation, a sense of support, and
and personal growth. On the other hand, a bad social environment can cause
Theoretical Framework
The study on high school student attitudes towards the classroom social
environment is grounded in the assumption that the social dynamics within the
outcomes, and overall well-being. The research assumes that a positive social
others and modeling their behavior. It emphasizes the role of social interactions,
Relating the Theory to the Problem: In the context of high school students'
attitudes towards the classroom social environment, the Social Learning Theory
suggests that students learn and adopt attitudes based on the interactions they
human attitudes in relation to the functions they believed the attitudes served in
the late 1950s, when psychoanalysis and behaviourism dominated as the foci of
psychological studies.
This theory suggests that attitudes are held by individuals because they
Conceptual Framework
integrates key elements from Social Learning Theory and Functional Attitude
profile, dependent variables and independent variables. First box of the diagram
contains high school demographic profile who will be the respondents of the
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study that include their age, sex, year level and strand. The second box contains
attitudes. The suggested output was based on the high school Principal.
the intricate landscape of their academic journey, the ambiance within the
performance.
social environments is imperative for high school Principal, other students, and
attitudes, delving into both foreign and local literature, as well as drawing
insights from related studies that shed light on the salient findings in this critical
domain.
as influencing student attitudes (Eilks & Hinn, 2022; Martin et al., 2022).
attitudes towards their peers and social experiences (Caldwell et al., 2022;
Salmivalli et al., 2022). The studies have explored how factors such as
2022).
insights into the unique nuances of the Filipino high school setting.
In a Philippine context, Santos and Reyes (2016) find that students who
Filipino high school students' attitudes, emphasizing the need for fostering
literature. Positive relationships between teachers and students are more likely
to develop when the latter are attentive to the requirements of the former and
offer prompt feedback and assistance (Amato & Rivera, 2018). Higher levels of
student motivation, engagement, and academic success follow from this (Amato
nurturing classroom environment. Teachers who are warm and caring are more
likely to build positive relationships with their students. This, in turn, leads to
performance (Freeman & Scott, 2018). Positive relationships are less likely to
develop between teachers and students when the latter are unresponsive or
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unsupportive
schools with high levels of social support reported higher levels of academic
(2022). The survey also discovered that anxiety and depression were less
climate (Pianta et al., 2019; Wang & Eccles, 2018). When students feel
respected, valued, and supported by their teachers, they are more likely to feel
The overall school climate, including policies, practices, and values, can
(Yonezawa & Morita, 2019). Schools with a focus on inclusivity, respect, and
& Scott, 2018). This can promote positive peer interactions by fostering a sense
2018).
connections (Freeman & Scott, 2018). Students that receive social skills training
are taught how to resolve conflicts and communicate with others (Freeman &
Scott, 2018). This can foster constructive peer relationships by giving students
the tools they need to collaborate with one another (Freeman & Scott, 2018).
The synthesis of foreign and local literature, along with the insights
boundaries.
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METHODS
This chapter presents the research design used, a description of the respondents,
the research instrument, the data gathering procedure, and the data-treatment utilized in
Research Design
phenomenon, making it suitable for examining the attitudes of a large sample of high
Findings can inform high school Principal, Faculty and students about the prevalent
attitudes within the student body, aiding in the development of targeted interventions or
Respondents
years old. The 166 students of Grade 11th and 191 students of Grade 12th with
the total of 357 high school students TVL and Pre-Bacc high school student of
VMA Global College and Training Centers Inc. during the Academic year
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2023-2024. The demographic characteristics aim to capture a representative
sample of the high school student population, ensuring that the findings can be
external validity of the study, allowing for more robust and reliable results. This
increasing the likelihood that the study's findings will accurately represent the
PROGRAM N n %
Pre-bac 11 129 67 36.13%
TVL 11 37 19 10.36%
Pre-bac 12 140 73 39.22%
TVL 12 51 27 14.29%
Total 357 186 100%
Instrument
environments.
learning environment.
social environment.
attitude.
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In order to the researcher to collect the data, from the respondents this
procedure follows;
formal letter to allow the researcher to conduct the survey to Grade 11 and
Second, after getting the approval to the Principal, the researcher ask
section upon showing them the approved letter from the principal.
Third, the researcher give orientation to the high school students about
Forth, the researcher will gather all the survey questionnaire, tally the
Statistical Treatment
classroom social environment at certain processed statistics using the statistical tools
such as frequency, percentage, and mean. For question number one, the researcher
respondents. For question number two, the researcher use mean in evaluating the
Ethical Considerations
High school students will get a succinct and unambiguous description of the
research goal, procedures, potential risks, and benefits prior to their participation in the
study. Both the parents or guardians and the pupils will be asked for their informed
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consent. Students will be made aware that participation is completely voluntary and that
they can end it whenever they'd like without incurring any penalties.
guaranteeing that students and their guardians are fully informed of the study's objectives
and voluntarily consent to participate. Every attempt will be taken to maintain participant
anonymity. No personal information will be included in the data that is gathered. Rather,
every participant will be given a special code or identification that isn't associated with
them by name.
including responses from surveys and any identifiable information, will be treated with
the utmost confidentiality. Access to collected data will be restricted to the research team,
and any identifiable information will be stored separately from survey responses.
safeguards the privacy of participants and helps build trust. It also minimizes the risk of
unauthorized access or use of sensitive information. Once the study is completed, steps
will be taken to securely dispose of the data in a manner that ensures no unintentional
disclosure. Data will be securely stored during the research period and then permanently
deleted or anonymized, following the guidelines set by the research institution or relevant
responsible research conduct. Adhering to these ethical considerations ensures that the
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4 - Strongly Agree
3 - Agree
2 - Disagree
1 - Strongly Disagree