PERCEIVING COLOR EFFECTS ON THE LEARNING ENHANCEMENT OF SELECTED SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STEM STUDENTS OF GENERAL DE JESUS COLLEGE

Abstract

Colors affect a person’s daily life and have a significant impact on how individuals perceive and use information. Color psychology is the study of how colors influence human behavior. Students are often observed using colored pens or highlighters when studying and taking notes. This study aimed to present the use of color among Senior High School Grade 11 STEM students of General De Jesus College and examine the relationship between the use of colors and their academic learning. The study utilized a descriptive research design to observe and describe the perceived effects of color on learning enhancement. The participants included Grade 11 STEM students. Qualitative data collection techniques were employed, and the data-gathering instruments used were semi-structured interviews supported by audio recordings. Many participants perceived that colors had an effect on their learning enhancement, resulting in a preference for bright colors, improved memorization, and better visualization of topics. The participants shared their experiences regarding the use of colors in their studies and how it affected their learning and academic performance. Overall, colors were perceived to have a significant effect on learning enhancement and study outcomes. The results demonstrate that colors have a significant effect on how the brain perceives information. The researchers concluded that the use of colors can support academic performance and learning enhancement, particularly in improving memorization of topics, visualization of keywords, and understanding of lessons.