Factors Affecting the Interest in Class Lessons by Grade 10 Students in Bilaran National High School S.Y 2017-2018: Effects to their Class Performances

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

While, there have been improvements in education sector outcomes, drop-out rate remains. Bilaran National High School teachers noticed that there are some students who do not show active interest in the learning process. The researcher conducted this study to identify the factors affecting the interest of Grade10 students of Bilaran National High School and the effects on their class performance.

METHODS

The study made use of the questionnaire in gathering the necessary data. The respondents of this study were the 13 secondary teachers of Bilaran National High School from different subject areas.

RESULTS

The study found that lack of interest affect the class performance of the students by (1) restraining the pupils in performing their academic tasks; (2) influence of social media such as Facebook and various technological applications, varied students personal preferences and classroom sizes and the lack of diagnostic approaches on the part of the teacher; (3) teachers' varied technique in handling students' point of view or interest toward the lesson; (4) limited and insufficient classroom sizes, inadequate learning facilities, and acoustic disturbances from passing vehicles; and (5) the distance of students from their residences making the learners exhausted.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate that the teachers should conduct diagnostic activities to determine students' preferences. The school administrator should also carefully manage class schedule by giving students residing in far areas adequate time in coming to school.