The Effects of Mobile Phones in the Learning Process of Grade - 11 Students of General Mariano Alvarez Technical High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The researcher examined the negative impact of mobile phones on student learning. The study seeks to investigate the effects of mobile phones when being used in the classroom and how it affects the learning process of grade 11 students of General Mariano Alvarez Technical High School. Finally, the study compared the learning performance of students with and without mobile phones.

METHODS

All needed data for the study were gathered through the use of questionnaires. The researcher used her vacant time to roam around the council and give questionnaires at random to students available. Difficult items in the questionnaires were explained by the researcher to obtain reliable answers. The filled copies were collected immediately for safekeeping.

RESULTS

The study showed that students use mobile phones every day in school not only during break times but also during class hours. The study also reveals both the positive and negative effects of mobile phones on students.

DISCUSSIONS

High school students need to be re-oriented on their needs to set their priorities right. The reorientation must be championed by the school top management in partnership with the parents/ guardians of the students. Mobile phones usage by students can not be prohibited drastically. There is a need for repetitive reminders on the positive and negative effects of their usage and the problems that will likely occur due to over-dependence and unregulated use of this device