The relationship of self-concept and methods of study with physics achievement among students of college physics at the Mapua Institute of Technology

Date of Publication

1985

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science in Teaching Major in Physics

Subject Categories

Physics

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Science Education

Thesis Adviser

Melecio Deauna

Defense Panel Chair

Alberto Campos

Defense Panel Member

Ruben Quiroga
Bee Ching U. Ong

Abstract/Summary

This study determines the relationship of self-concept and methods of study with physics achievement among freshmen and sophomore engineering students at the Mapua Institute of Technology during the first semester of the school year 1984-1985.The samples used in the study were 215 randomly chosen freshmen and sophomore students during the school year 1984-1985. To measure the self-concept of the respondents, the Manual for Tennessee Self-Concept Scale was used. The instrument used for measuring the methods of study was constructed by the investigator. It is coded in the following manner: Method I - I Study Everyday (1)Method II - I Study Every meeting (2)Method III - I Study when there's a test (3)The findings revealed that: 1. The four variables namely, Feelings of Identity, Student's concept on Social Self, Integration of Self, and Over all Self-Concept are the significantly correlated with academic achievement. 2. Non-significant relationship is found between Student's Physics Achievement and Measure of Self-Concept on Self-Criticism, Self-Acceptance, Physical Self, Moral Ethical Self, Behavior of Self and Family Self. 3. Non-significant difference are found between the mean of the grades and the methods of study used. From the study, the following conclusions were drawn: 1. Student who are likely to achieve better in Physics achievement are disposed to be more aware of their self-identity. 2. The greater the student's knowledge of themselves, of their social self, and over all self-concept, the better are their performance in Physics.

The following are recommended: 1. Since the findings indicate that lack of self-concept bear certain relations with physics achievement, it is suggested that guidance efforts be directed toward identifying individuals who have special needs, problems, or hindrances to learning. 2. A parallel study could be conducted in other schools to provide a comparison of results. 3. A study similar to the present study with added variables, such as to find out further the best factor which can determine physics achievement is also recommended.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TG01458

Shelf Location

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

Physical Description

89 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Self-perception; Prediction of scholastic success; Academic achievement; Mapua Institute of Technology (Philippines)

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