Biological factors and mannerisms as predictors for science achievement

Date of Publication

1990

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education Major in Biology

Subject Categories

Biology

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Science Education

Thesis Adviser

Melecio C. Deauna

Defense Panel Chair

Milagros L. Relon

Defense Panel Member

Elizabeth S. Ong
Adelaida L. Bago

Abstract/Summary

Using three hundred seventy-eight (378) third year students from ten selected schools in region I, this study is conducted with the main purpose of determining biological factors and mannerisms that could be correlated and predictive of science achievement in biology during the school year 1989-1990. The following factors were considered: handedness (X1), birth order (X2), tongue rolling (X3), type of ear lobe (X4), hand clasping (X5), arm folding (X6), leg crossing (X7), maternal age (X8), paternal age (X9), and motor coordination (X10). The results indicated that there was significant relationship between science achievement in biology and handedness and motor coordination. It was also found out that there was no significant relationship between science achievement in biology and birth order, tongue rolling, type of ear lobe, hand clasping, arm folding, leg crossing, maternal age and paternal age. Of the seven (7) biological factors and three (3) minor body mannerisms studied, only handedness and motor coordination were found to be good predictors of science achievement in biology.
The study may have implications on cognitive development. Better science achievement in biology correlates high with motor coordination which implies that a proper environment is therefore just an important as the heritable traits in the development of the child. The study suggests further that environment has a marked influence on the rate of motor development, so various appropriate approaches or techniques like discovery, inquiry and individualized or group-paced instruction which emphasize manipulative activities may be implemented to enhance full development of motor skills. Science teachers especially should create a rich and varied environment in which children experience considerable motor skills development and given ample opportunity to learn cognitive skills. It implies further that parents should not be over protective of their children so as not to hamper the motor development of their children.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TG01730

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

[117] leaves, 28 cm.

Keywords

Prediction of scholastic success; Academic achievement

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