Learning Outcomes of HUMSS Learners through the 21st Century Advanced tools in Senior High School in Tuy

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The objective of the study is to find out the learning outcomes in using 21st Century Advanced Tools of HUMSS learners in a Senior High School in Tuy.

METHODS

The study applied the descriptive method of research. The researchers conducted survey-questionnaires together with a set of semi-structured questions as the main data gathering instrument. There are 60 HUMSS respondents; 30 students in Grade-11 as well as in Grade-12 in Senior High School in Tuy S. Y. 2018-2019. The frequency distribution and weighted mean were the statistical treatments used for quantitative analysis.

RESULTS

The study showed that students could provide quality work and communicate messages easily through mobile phones, computers, and internet tools. In some instances, respondents also voiced problems encountered in using twenty-first century tools such as poor personal interaction because they are more focused on their modern technology gadgets instead of face-to-face communication.

DISCUSSIONS

The use of these tools greatly benefits learners to learn effectively and improve academic excellence. However, there are some perceptions of the respondents regarding problems encountered in using gadgets as they are not building relationships with others because of the attention given to their mobile devices, computers, or to the internet which could have otherwise been spent personally with friends.