The Absence of Textbooks and its Effects on Grade 12 Abm Students in Gmaths

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Education plays a paramount role in the modern technological world. Nowadays, there are many ways to enhance education such as the K-12 program which was ascertained by the government to align the Philippine education globally in the 12-year basic education cycle. Accompanied with this new innovation, textbooks play important support to students' overall success of learning. This research aimed to identify the thoughts and opinions of Grade 12 ABM students about the absence of learning materials in their strand.

METHODS

This study used the phenomenology type of research in identifying the concerns of the students regarding the absence of textbooks in the classroom. The respondents were focused on the Grade 12 students under the ABM strand in the SY 2017-2018. A survey questionnaire with an interview was used to identify the effects and the disadvantage of having no textbooks in the classroom. Also, this study identified the students' alternatives in the absence of textbooks.

RESULTS

The findings revealed that the absence of the textbook has a good effect because it improved their research skills. However, not having a textbook has a negative effect as well because it impedes the students' rights for sufficient academic learning. Hence, the students sorted into finding the information through their gadgets such as mobile phones and laptops. In the absence of textbooks, the students’ academic performance was low and their progress became slow.

DISCUSSIONS

The results testify the need for textbooks in the classroom. Internet with the aid of gadgets is a great help in improving the students' research skills. Furthermore, parents support, especially in the financial aspect, is important for their children's academic performance. In the absence of textbooks, teachers may give credible sources and references that will guide the students in their study. Or, print outs and photocopies of the lesson are a good alternative to augment the lack of textbooks.