The Implications of Cellphones to the Study Habits of Grade V Pupils of Iriga Central School, Iriga City

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

With the telecommunication technology, mobile phone becomes more and more important in daily life. People are relying more on mobile phones than ever before. Most people use their cellular phones more than other consumer products that they become highly dependent on them. Cellular phones have become a necessity for modern people especially for the young people.

METHODS

The descriptive-normative survey method was used with questionnaire as the main tool in gathering data. Several statistical tools were used such as Percentage technique, Weighted mean, and the five-point Likert scale for verbal interpretations.

RESULTS

These are the results: 1. Most of the respondents were girls; 2) The Grade V pupils used their cellphones for texting and online games; 3) Pupil-respondents rarely use their cellphones during class hours; 4) Majority of the pupil-respondents agree that they spend most of their times in texting and games; 5) Majority of the pupils agree that because of the use of cellphone they have no focus on their lessons most of the time and neglect to do their homework; 6) Having cellphone rules in the classroom can be a big help to minimize students’ cellphone use and other gadgets inside the classroom particularly during class hours.

DISCUSSIONS

Cellular phone is considered a distraction in the study habits of the learners particularly of the Grade V Pupils Instead of doing their homework, they spend their time texting and playing games such as candy crush. Hence, it is the main goal of this study to look for an intervention which will minimize or control the use of cellular phones and help students focus on their studies to achieve good academic performance. Parents should be warned of the implications of the use of cellphones. Thus, proper guidance at home should be strictly done to ensure that their children are really doing their assignments or homework. Also, cellphone rules in the classroom must be implemented.