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EFFECTIVENESS OF BLENDED LEARNING IN THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF JOSE

RIZAL UNIVERSITY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ABM STRAND

A Guided Research Paper

Presented to
Senior High School Division
JOSÉ RIZAL UNIVERSITY

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for
Practical Research 1 – Quantitative Research

by

June 2018
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ABSTRACT

This section is limited to 100-150 words (approximately 12-15 lines), singly spaced
and must include at least four (4) keywords.

Keywords: research, design, assumption, hypothesis

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
Title Page i
Approval Sheet ii
Abstract iii
Acknowledgement
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures

CHAPTER 1: THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Research Objectives 2
1.3 Significance of the Study
1.4 Statement of the Problem
1.5 Scope and Delimitation
1.6 Operational Definition of Terms

CHAPTER 2: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.1 Literature Review (Local/Foreign Studies)
2.2 Theoretical Framework
2.3 Conceptual Framework
2.4 Research Hypotheses
2.5 Research Paradigm

CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Research Design
3.2 Research Locale
3.3 Population and Sampling
3.4 Research Instruments and Techniques
3.5 Data Gathering Procedure
3.6 Data Analysis Procedure
3.7 Ethical Consideration
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CHAPTER 4. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

CHAPTER 5. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

REFERENCES

APPENDICES
Appendix I: Survey Questionnaire
Appendix II:

CURRICULUM VITAE
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CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

INTRODUCTION

In today’s generation, technology has been advancing, giving

information in faster way. Our primary goal is to enhance our knowledge as
student. By the improvisations of technologies this days, the teacher can discuss
or give activities through online by using different online learning or websites like
Canvas, Edmodo, etc.

Based on the handbook of blended learning, 3-21. In, 2003, the American
Society for Training and Development Identified blended leaning as one of the
top ten to emerge in the knowledge delivery industry (Rooney, 2003). According
to Harvey Singh (n.d). The experience gained from the first generation of e-
learning, often riddled with long sequences of ‘page turner’ content and point
and-click quizzes, is giving rise to the realization that a single mode of
instructional delivery may not provide sufficient choices, engagement, social
contact, relevance, and context needed to facilitate successful learning and
performance. Apparently, blended learning requires more attentions on how
does it become more effective in today's generation. Assisting students with
more information and strategies will evaluate their performance.

Blended learning is a combination of offline and online learning, Jose Rizal

University uses this kind of system to educate the students. There are certain
subjects that the students will meet their teacher face to face and the other is
through canvas. The students must past all the online activities, cooperate
discussions, answer all the quizzes and do all the assignments given by the
teachers to pass their subjects. The students can do their online activities in
school or at home. With this the user can successfully do all task and participates
to their instructor.
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RESEARCH OBJECTIVES

To identify the effectiveness of a blended learning which comprises improved

design features of face to face and online learning.

To determine the significant predictors of blended learning on student’s

engagement and learning outcomes for its academic performance.

To analyze the statistical assessment of independent variable which is the

blended learning affecting the dependent variable which is the academic
performance.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This study will help to understand the effectiveness of blended learning to

Jose Rizal University Senior High School ABM strand. This study will be beneficial to
the Jose Rizal University students, parents, and future researcher.

JOSE RIZAL UNIVERSITY STUDENT. This study will provide some knowledge in
blended learning. It can help the students to know the effectiveness of this
method of teaching. Also to know the significant effect on student academic
and social performance.

PARENTS. The given data will help the parents to know the performance of
their child on blended learning and help them to understand the situation of the
students. The parents will assist them to be better on blended learning.

FUTURE RESEARCHER. This study may serve as a guide and can be used as
reference for future studies who would plan to make a research that is related to
the study. It will be helpful and easier for them to make and tackle a related
research topic about this study. Also to help them to be knowledgeable enough
to the process about blended learning.
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STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

This study focuses on determining the effectiveness of Blended Learning in

student’s Academic Performance. The participants of this study came from Jose
Rizal University of Senior High School Division, which is delimited under
Accountancy and Business Management Strand. This study considers every
responses of the participants through survey which is conducted to evaluate
whether the Blended Learning have caused a viable outcome or unfeasible
outcome to the student’s Academic Performances. All records and such will be
carefully valued by the researchers and will be privately kept.
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OPERATIONAL DEFINITION OF TERMS

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CHAPTER 2
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

LITERATURE REVIEW
According to J. Poon (2012), both academics and students find that
blended learning gives greater flexibility for student learning in terms of learning
style and study pace. With the adoption of a wide range of delivery methods,
blended learning can successfully improve students' experience and enhance
their engagement. But sometimes, blended learning is not helpful for the others
because on the other side they face some challenges.
Consequently, e-learners often feel isolated and sometimes also lost in the
learning environment when information is presented unstructured (Hill et al. 2013;
Wan et al. (2012). As more educators begin to see the tremendous impact
blended learning can have on student learning and engagement, school
leaders have begun scrambling to train teachers on how to utilize technology to
enhance instruction. This has proven to be challenging since many current
administrators have limited experience with blended learning given the relative
newness of the approach. (Mekhitarian, 2016).
In a report by Oxford Group (2013), some learners which covers 16% had
negative attitudes to blended learning while 26% were concerned that learners
would not complete study in blended learning. Learners are important partners
in any learning process and therefore, their backgrounds and characteristics
affect their ability to effectively carry on with learning and being in blended
learning, the design tools to be used may impinge on the effectiveness in their
learning.
According to Kuo et. al (2014), the approach, blended learning is a
combination of face-to-face interactions and online-based learning. Within the
said article, this structure of model approach is implemented in a classroom. It
can also be referred to as Hybrid Learning which indicates 67% face-to-face
interactions and 33% online interactions of the time. Most of the educators have
implemented this model approach into their schools and classroom to enhance
their learning outcome.
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THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

FACE TO FACE
SUPPORT

ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE

ONLINE LEARNING

The dependent variable relies on the independent variable. As shown in

the figure above, the variable being tested here is the dependent variable
which is the Academic Performance while the independent variable is the
Blended learning to test its effect on the student’s academic performance.
When it comes to dependent variable, it entails test scores, rate of passers,
learning outcomes, and knowledge construction because these are the
predictors comprising the academic performance. For the independent
variable, the sub variables are time management, interactions, technical quality
and online learning because these are the variables that could commit an
impact to a student’s academic performance in terms of using blended
learning.
The researcher chose the academic performance as dependent variable
and blended learning as independent variable because they want to know
what will be the results in testing its effectiveness as a part of learning approach
method to improve a student’s academic performance.
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RESEARCH HYPOTHESES

Complex (Direct): The Blended learning will add up a greater

contribution in the academic performance of the students.

Complex (Indirect)
The Blended learning will not contribute to enhancement of the
student's academic performance rather be a factor in the
downgrade of academic performance of the students.

Alternative (Direct):
There are evident positive nor negative changes effects of
blended learning in the academic performance.

Alternative (Direct):
There are no evident positive nor negative changes effects of
blended learning in the academic performance.
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RESEARCH PARADIGM
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REFERENCES:

 Poon, J. (2012). Use of blended learning to enhance the student learning

experience and engagement in property education.
https://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/abs/10.1108/02637471211213398
 Dziuban, C. et. al (2018). Blended learning: the new normal and emerging
technologies. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186%2Fs41239-017-0087-
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 Mekhitarian, S. (2016). Understanding Blended Learning Through
Innovative Professional Development.
https://www.edsurge.com/news/2016-11-19-understanding-blended-
learning-through-innovative-professional-development
 Zhu, C. et. al (2017). Blended learning effectiveness: the relationship
between student characteristics, design features and outcomes.
https://educationaltechnologyjournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/
s41239-017-0043-4
 Cracraft, L. (2015). Effect of blending learning on student’s percent
increase in assessment scores.
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/library/researchpapers/2015/Cracraft,%20Lyn
dsey.pdf