The Effects of the Learning Environment on the Academic Performance of Grade 12 Students: An Emerging Guide

Abstract

The learning environment refers to the diverse physical locations, contexts, and cultures in which students learn. Since the students may learn in a wide variety of settings, such as outside-of-school locations and outdoor environments, the term is often used as a more accurate or preferred alternative to classroom, which has more limited and traditional connotations-a room with rows of desks and a chalkboard. This environment is not conducive for learning since the children will arrive very tired and exposed to harsh environmental conditions that hinder proper learning activities. This study used the descriptive method of research and focused on sampled thirty (30) students at Bestlink College of the Philippines, Quezon City for the school year 2018-2019. To gather the needed data, questionnaires, unstructured interviews, and focused group discussions were used. The data gathered were carefully tallied, tabulated, analyzed, and interpreted using percentage and frequency distribution, weighted mean, and ranking. Based on the summary of findings, the respondents are males from age 18 years old, single, with 5,000 average monthly income. The learning environment can help them have more interest in their learning. The most common problem encountered by H.E students was cheating. Teachers need to make an environment conducive for learning and students need to develop a code of conduct. A guide was implemented to improve the academic performance of grade 12 students. Students are more likely to learn in a safe learning environment, one in which they feel valued and protected. Recommendations include communicating with school leaders on the need to incorporate parent, student, and community voice and feedback in any on-going or future school climate improvement work. The classroom should be conducive to learning. The students must develop a code of conduct. A proper support system or mentorship program should be developed that would provide them the required assistance whenever it is needed.