Level of Spiritual Maturity and Academic Performance of Elementary Pupils of Atimonan Central School

Abstract

Introduction

Academic performance of learners is one of the most important indicators in the Enhanced Basic Education Curriculum (K-12). The Department of Education is concerned about the destiny of the individual's growth and successful development including cognitive dimensions, personality, emotional and behavioral dimensions and obtaining abilities and skills. Many studies have suggested that spirituality has a positive effect on academic performance. This small study reviews the literature on performance and spirituality and compares students' attributions of the causes of their academic success.

Methods

The method used in this particular study was the correlational method. This is to identify the level of relationship of spiritual maturity and academic performance of elementary pupils in Atimonan Central School. The sources of data and information gathered first hand from the learners. The data gathered was presented through tables for easy understanding. The findings served as the basis of coming up with a conclusion and implications of the study. The researchers utilized a self-assessment validated questionnaire and answered by the pupils-respondents made by the researcher. The research locale is in Atimonan, Quezon with thirteen (13) learners.

Results

The study showed that there are seven (7) pupils with a very high level in terms of spiritual maturity, five (5) are in the high level of spiritual maturity, and one (1) belongs to a moderate level of spiritual maturity. This implied that the majority of the respondents were aware of their spiritual maturity. Moreover, it showed that there are two (2) pupils with outstanding academic performance, five (5) have a very satisfactory general average, and five (5) got satisfactory performance during the previous year. The computed Pearson's r-value of 0.61 revealed that there was a strong relationship between the level of spiritual maturity and the academic performance of the elementary pupils. This means that there is a significant relationship between the variables (spiritual maturity and general average).

Discussions

Spiritual well-being was a variable that is related to academic achievement. The result of the study revealed that there is a strongly significant difference in spiritual maturity and academic performance. Through the following data presented, the researchers concluded that spiritual maturity and academic performance are interconnected to each other. The study implied that the higher the level of spiritual maturity, the higher the academic performance gained.