The effects of a constructivist teaching approach on student academic achievement, self-concept, and learning strategies

2005 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jong Suk Kim
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Teaching Approach ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Student Academic Achievement ◽  
Constructivist Teaching

scholarly journals An Explanatory Model of Academic Achievement based on Aptitudes, Goal Orientations, Self-Concept and Learning Strategies

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo Miñano Pérez ◽  
Juan-Luis Castejón Costa ◽  
Raquel Gilar Corbí
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Goal Orientations ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
First Year ◽  
General Intelligence ◽  
Achievement Goal Orientations ◽  
Academic Goals

As a result of studies examining factors involved in the learning process, various structural models have been developed to explain the direct and indirect effects that occur between the variables in these models. The objective was to evaluate a structural model of cognitive and motivational variables predicting academic achievement, including general intelligence, academic self-concept, goal orientations, effort and learning strategies. The sample comprised of 341 Spanish students in the first year of compulsory secondary education. Different tests and questionnaires were used to evaluate each variable, and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was applied to contrast the relationships of the initial model. The model proposed had a satisfactory fit, and all the hypothesised relationships were significant. General intelligence was the variable most able to explain academic achievement. Also important was the direct influence of academic self-concept on achievement, goal orientations and effort, as well as the mediating ability of effort and learning strategies between academic goals and final achievement.

scholarly journals Gender Differences in Academic Self-Concept among Standard Seven Pupils Using Learning Strategies in the Use of Information Communication Technology in Bungoma County, Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Fred Juma Wakasiaka
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Theory ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Information Communication Technology ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Information Communication

Despite introduction of Information Communication Technology in schools by Government of Kenya, minimal research has been done on influence of learning strategies in information communication technology use on academic self-concept of pupils. Academic self-concept has a reciprocal relationship with academic achievement. Poor trends in academic achievement are associated with pupils’ low academic self-concept as an outcome of continued use of traditional learning strategies. This may be alleviated by use of information communication technology in the learning process. The purpose of the present study was therefore to investigate gender differences in academic self-concept among pupils using learning strategies in the use of information communication technology. Multimedia Learning Theory, Collaborative Learning Theory and the Self Theory of Personality Development formed the theoretical framework of the study. A causal comparative ex post facto research design was used. The study employed mixed methods research by integrating qualitative and quantitative research. The study was done in Bungoma County. The target population was Standard Seven pupils in public primary schools in Bungoma County. A sample of 375 pupils was involved. Purposive sampling was used to select schools with computer program as treatment group and simple random sampling for schools using traditional learning strategies as comparison group. Independent and dependent variables were learning strategies and academic self-concept (measured in 3 dimensions) respectively. Data was collected through an adapted questionnaire with Academic Self-concept Scale and Learning Strategy Rating Scale for learning strategies. Oral interviews and non-participant overt observations were used to collect qualitative data from pupils and teachers who handled learners in the laptop computer programs. The reliability and validity of the instruments was established through a pilot study in 2 sampled schools which were not included in the main study. Data management and analysis was done using both inferential and descriptive statistics using Statistical Package for Social Sciences program. Pearson product moment correlation and t-test were used for inferential statistics. Results showed that there were no significant gender differences in academic self-concept among pupils using traditional learning strategies and those using learning strategies in the use of ICT (t=1.151, t=1.03,-1.494 df=168.191, 182.979 and 165.341, p> 0.05 and (t= 1.422, -0.178 and 0.386, df=178.3 94,180.903 and 175.616, p> 0.05) for treatment and comparison groups respectively. Recommendations for adoption of learning strategies in information communication technology use in classroom teaching and learning, policy development in education and curriculum development were made. Further research using pre-test and post-test experimental design with control group using samples at other levels of education and on individual subject academic self-concept was recommended.

scholarly journals Prestasi Akademik Siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP) Ditinjau Dari Konsep Diri Akademik Dan Kecerdasan Emosi

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Anwar Fuadi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Student Academic Achievement ◽  
School Students ◽  
Intelligence Scale

ABSTRACT This study aims to determine the correlation between junior high school (SMP) student academic achievement in terms of academic self-concept and emotional intelligence. The hypothesis of this study is that there is a positive correlation between academic self-concept and emotional intelligence with the academic achievement of junior high school students. Subjects in this study amounted to 193 class students, data collection was carried out using two scales, the academic self-concept scale and emotional intelligence scale and for academic achievement in the form of documentation of students' final semester scores. Data analysis using multiple regression analysis techniques. The results showed that there is: a very significant relationship between academic self-concept and emotional intelligence with academic achievement.

scholarly journals The Constructivist Teaching Approach and Academic Achievement in English: An Empirical Evidence of Secondary School Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aroona Hashmi ◽  
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Hina Wishal ◽  
Dr. Tanvir Kiyani ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Subject Matter ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Teaching Approach ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Constructivist Teaching ◽  
School Students ◽  
Constructive Teaching ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Past Experiences

Constructivism is a vibrant and self-motivated coaching paradigm that implies the establishment of the latest academic conceptions relying on the pupil’s past educational experiences. Constructive teaching approach (CAT) accompanied with PQRST method (Preview, Question, Read, Summarize and Test) considered as an efficient way for progression of the students’ comprehension regarding skills of English subject matter. This study aimed to find the effect of constructive teaching approach (PQRST) on 9thgraders academic achievement in the provided subject of English.Quasi experimental Pre-test-posttest research design had employed to fulfill the fundamentals of the current study. Two intact groups were randomly selected, and teacher made achievement test used to take the score. Control group was instructed English conventionally whereas treatment group was instructed through PQRST under the shade of CAT. Pre-test scores demonstrated an insignificant statistical difference between both groups but after getting treatment for 12 weeks experimental group exposed a momentous positive statistical discrepancy in scores via getting instruction through PQRST. The current research recommends constructivist teaching approach along with PQRST may be used for the improvement of students’ reading and comprehension skills in the subject matter of English which can enhance their achievement overall. IntroductionOne of the main ideological suppositions in teaching learning process has been founded, is termed as “constructivism”. It is an educational premise based on learner-centeredness and pupils are thought to dynamically investigate and construe new experiences then build a connection to the past experiences of the confined phenomenon. This teaching method not only co-notates to the content to be taught but pupils’ interests and needs catered well too (Lunenburg, 2011).In education, as the time has been elapsed various educational theories were introduced by education experts belonging to various school of thoughts, like behaviorism came from behaviorist school of thought, cognitivisim came from cognitive school of thought, constructivism came from constructivist school of thought and likewise, but the selection and implementation of the educational theory within the classroom is relies on the teacher. The first and foremost responsibility comes upon the shoulders of teachers. Therefore, the teacher should select the theory very vigilantly to maximize the learning competence of students especially in second language.Getting hold of second language is commendable as similar to any sort of triumph (Janjua & Shehzadi, Journal of Arts and Social Scienceshttps://ojs.jass.pk

Stereotype Internalization, Math Perceptions, and Occupational Choices of Women With Counter-Stereotypical University Majors

2007 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 169-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Virginie Bonnot ◽  
Jean-Claude Croizet
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Occupational Choices ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Performance Expectancies ◽  
Subjective Value ◽  
Stereotype Endorsement

Based on Eccles’ (1987) model of academic achievement-related decisions, we tested whether women, who are engaged in mathematical fields at university, have internalized, to some extent, the stereotype about women’s inferiority in math. The results indicate that men and women do not assess their ability self-concept, subjective value of math, or performance expectancies differently. However, women’s degree of stereotype endorsement has a negative impact on their ability self-concept and their performance expectancies, but does not affect their value of the math domain. Moreover, members of both genders envisage stereotypical careers after university graduation.

Investigation of Online Learning Satisfaction During COVID 19: In Relation to Academic Achievement

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Basith ◽  
Rosmaiyadi Rosmaiyadi ◽  
Susan Neni Triani ◽  
Fitri Fitri
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Student Academic Achievement ◽  
Learning Satisfaction ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this research is; 1) investigating the level of online learning satisfaction among students during COVID 19; 2) analyzing the influence of differences in gender, years of study, major in determining online learning satisfaction among students during COVID 19; 3) to analyze the relationship between online learning satisfaction and student academic achievement during COVID 19. The population was 656 students at STKIP Singkawang, and then a sample of 357 students (87 males and 270 females) was taken using a simple random sampling technique. The instrument in this study was adapted from Aman's Satisfaction instrument, which was then used to collect research data. Data analysis using SPSS with descriptive statistical techniques, MANOVA, and correlation. The results showed that online learning satisfaction was at a high level, meaning that students were satisfied with the online learning that had been implemented. The major differences have a significant effect on determining online learning satisfaction. Intercorrelation shows that there is a significant relationship on each indicator of online learning satisfaction with academic achievement, meaning that the higher the satisfaction felt by students in online learning, the student's academic achievement will increase.

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