Students’ Negative Attitude to Physics Influences Low Academic Achievement

Author(s):  
Maria Tavita Q. Lumintac

Physics is perceived as a difficult subject for secondary and tertiary students. A measurement of students’ attitude towards Physics must be obtained in finding ways of enhancing the teaching and learning in the colleges. Thus, this study is conducted to determine the attitude of engineering students towards physics and its relation to their academic achievement. Descriptive research design was employed in the study. Mean, standard deviation and Pearson product- moment coefficient of correlation were utilized in analyzing the data gathered. Results revealed that the students have a negative attitude towards physics subject, and their academic achievement of the subject is found to be fair or low. Further, a significant relationship was established between the students’ attitude toward Physics and their academic achievement. It is concluded that their low level of academic achievement in physics is the result of their negative attitude towards the subject. Hence, students’ negative attitude to physics influences low academic achievement.   Keywords Science Education, Physics, attitude, academic achievement, descriptive  design, Surigao City, Philippines

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Rio Kurniawan ◽  
Didi Yulistyo

The purpose of this study is to trace the extent of the use of Bengkulen folklore in the process of teaching and learning rhetorical subject. The study is a descriptive research which tries to portray the exercise of teaching rhetorical subject in which Bengkulen folklore is included. This study applies qualitative approach. The research subject deals with the fifth semester students of class A from the study program of Indonesian Language Teaching (FKIP) of Bengkulu University in the academic year of 2016-2017. The study results in that student activities change into positive direction in learning by folklore. The application of folklore to the students can improve their skill in rhetoric or public communication. It can be seen from the grades they achieve and the extent of their finishing the subject. Based on the data analyzed, the result shows that there 21 students who receive grade up 70 and their fulfillment in learning reaches 90, 84%.


2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-67
Author(s):  
Kadek Yogi Susana ◽  
Agus Ari Iswara

This research aims is to find and describe students' needs for ESP and find out students' perceptions of ESP teaching that has been running. This research is a descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The subject of this research was the first semester students of Informatics Engineering of STMIK STIKOM Indonesia. The data collection was done using online questionnaire on google form application. The data obtained were then classified so that the needs of Informatics Engineering students on English learning can be identified and then be described. The results of this research can be used as a reference for subsequent research, namely syllabus planning and the development of teaching materials of ESP. Referring to students awareness of the importance of speaking skill and the also the need of having grammar lessons as basis for their practical competence, it is a task for ESP lecturer to apply teaching strategies which are interesting, motivating and engaging to cover both areas in equal portion.


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-249
Author(s):  
Fedry Saputra

The subject of aqidah-akhlaq has a contribution in providing motivation to students to practice the values of religious belief (monotheism) and moral behavior in daily life. In this study, supporting factors in the implementation of the learning process of this subject at Islamic senior high schools (MAs) were the factors of the teachers and the environment. The research is concerned with, firstly the delivery of the teaching and learning process on the aqidah-akhlaq subject at MAs, and secondly the supporting factors of teachers in the learning process of the aqidah-akhlaq subject in MA students. This research used a qualitative approach with descriptive research method. Meanwhile, the data was collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. Research subjects were MA teachers who were in the West-South Aceh covering 5 regions: Aceh Jaya, West Aceh, Nagan Raya, Southwest Aceh, and South Aceh. The results showed that (1) there were several steps in the learning process carried out by the teachers, i.e. preparing lesson plans, delivering subject consisting of two aspects: firstly varied teaching methods and secondly varied learning media, conducting an assessment of learning outcomes, and performing follow-up efforts through individual approaches to deal with problematic students, and (2) in terms of supporting factors from both parents and society, it showed that some were supportive and some others did not care of their children.


Author(s):  
Triana Ahriza ◽  
Sulistyono Sulistyono ◽  
Asep Ginanjar Arip

This research is entitled "Analysis of the Capability of Prospective Teachers of Biology in Developing Learning Implementation Plans (LIP) and Teaching Basic Skills (TBS) Through Learning Simulation on the Concept of the Human Circulatory System". This study aims to analyze the completeness of the components in the LIP, the suitability of the contents of LIP, TBS, and learning outcomes or learning outcomes in the subject of Teaching and Learning Strategies (TLS) and Animal Physiology. The research method used is descriptive research method using a qualitative descriptive research design. The population or social situation in this study are prospective students of Biology teacher at Galuh Ciamis University in semester IV of Academic Year 2017/2018 who follow the subject of Teaching and Learning Strategies and Animal Physiology. The results of the study show that (1) the completeness of the components in the LIP compiled by biology prospective students is dominant in the criteria of "Good" or declared "Competent" that is equal to 65.72% and the criteria of "Good" or "Excellent" is 34.28%, (2) the suitability of the LIP content compiled by biology prospective students is dominant in the criteria of "Enough" or "Must Be Improved" that is equal to 62.86% and the criteria of "Good" or "Competent" are 37.14%, (3) TBS owned by biology prospective student students is stated dominant in the criteria of "Enough" or "Beginner" that is equal to 62.86% and criteria "Good" or "Competent" of 37.14%, (4) Learning Outcomes or learning outcomes TLS subjects dominant on the criteria "Good" that is equal to 77.14%, on the criteria "Enough" of 20%, and on the "Very Good" criteria of 2.86%. Whereas for the academic value of Animal Physiology, it is dominant in the criteria of "Good" that is equal to 85.71%, the criteria for "Enough" is 8.57%, and the criteria for "Very Good" is 5.72%Keywords: Learning Implementation Plan; Basic Teaching Skills; Teaching and Learning Strategies


Jurnal Socius ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Riduansyah Riduansyah

The purpose of this research is to know the description of interest, understanding of history subject, and creativity, effectiveness of teaching and learning activity in class in history subject at SMA Negeri 2 Banjarmasin. The research used qualitative method and the research type used was classroom action research. Descriptive research aims to give factual and accurate description regarding the facts of situation at SMA Negeri 2 Banjarmasin, especially on the role play  method in increasing the history learning interest. Data taken consist of primary and secondary data.The result of research indicates that role playing method in increasing the interest of  history at SMA Negeri 2 Banjarmasin has run well and succeeded. The assessment seen from the cognition , psychomotor, and affective aspect  of students has depicted on overall students’ learning results and objectivity. The problems faced in applying role playing method were (1) limitation of time , (2) limitation of materials which are required in the subject, (3) lack of knowledge of teacher in role playing method, and (4) less comprehension of students about role playing. Keywords: Interest and method of role playing Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui gambaran minat, pemahaman pelajaran sejarah, dan kreativitas, efektifitas kegiatan belajar mengajar siswa pada mata pelajaran sejarah di SMA Negeri 2 Banjarmasin.Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian tindakan kelas. Penelitian deskriptif bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran secara faktual dan akurat mengenai fakta-fakta tentang keadaan Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri  2 Banjarmasin, khususnya dalam hal metode Bermain Peran (Role Playing) untuk meningkatkan minat  belajar sejarah. Data yang diambil terdiri dari data primer dan data sekunder.Hasil penelitian menunjukkanmetode Bermain Peran (Role Playing) untuk meningkatkan minat  belajar sejarah pada Mata Pelajaran Sejarah kelas XII IPS-4 SMA Negeri 2 Banjarmasin sudah dapat dikatakan berjalan dengan semestinya dan berhasil.Penilaian dengan melihat aspek kognitif, psikomotor, dan afektif siswa sudah menggambarkan keseluruhan hasil belajar siswa dan objektivitas.Masalah-masalah yang dihadapi dalam penerapan metode Bermain Peran (Role Playing) disini adalah (1) sedikitnya waktu, (2) materi yang dibutuhkan dalam pelajaran ini sangat terbatas, (3) guru kurangnya pengetahuan tentang metode bermain peran, dan (4) siswa kurang memahami tentang Bermain Peran.Kata Kunci:Minat dan metode  bermain peran (Role Playing)


2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jahidih Saili ◽  
Azmil Hashim ◽  
Nurul Hamimi Awang Japilan

This research identified the effectiveness of using Smart Mind Map in the teaching and learning of Moral education at Institut Kemahiran MARA (IKM) Bintulu. This quantitative study was conducted in two phases. The first phase employed a survey design and the survey data were obtained by using the questionnaire instrument while the second phase is employed a quasi-experimental design. A total of 47 students involved in this research. The validity of the data was determined by establishing reference from a panel of experts. The quantitative data were analysed descriptively and were inferred to obtain frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. As a result, it was found that the reliability of the instrument that was assessed via alpha Cronbach had been high, which was >80. The results show that the attitude of students is high and the use of Smart Mind Map provides a variety of benefits to students in the teaching and learning of Moral education. Quasi-experiments showed that the use of Smart Mind Map effective in improving students academic achievement. Thus, the use of Smart Mind Map need to be underway again and continuous efforts should be done to improve the function and effectiveness of Smart Mind Map in the teaching and learning of Moral education.


2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (03) ◽  
pp. 137-144
Author(s):  
Nurhadi ◽  
Muhammad Sobri

The method of learning becomes one of the factors that is very influential, especially for students' academic achievement. Nowadays students are required to be more active in expanding the knowledge they not only get from teaching and learning activities in school, but they can also add knowledge such as from a learning application that they can learn by themselves to hone their understanding of subjects. In the subject of Natural Science (IPA), often the methods or methods used by teachers in teaching are still many that are difficult to understand by the students, the existing learning media less interest of students to study harder, and students sometimes consider easy subjects IPA. Learning Media in High School (SMA) visually displayed in the form of applications that can be accessed with Android-based phones is expected to improve the quality of learning, especially in science subjects.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 697-728
Author(s):  
Hayal Yavuz Mumcu ◽  
Meral Cansız Aktaş

The aim of this study is to examine the effect of the use of mathematics course on the prospective teachers’ attitudes towards mathematics and their beliefs on the nature, teaching and learning of mathematics and also to explore their opinions about the subject course. The results of the study were also interpreted according to the academic achievement variable. The study was prepared according to the mixed embedded experimental design and the study group is formed with 40 prospective teachers who take the use of mathematics compulsory elective course in a state university in Turkey. The Mathematical Attitude Scale, the Beliefs Scale about Mathematics Teaching and Learning and Student Opinion Form were used in the study. It was found that the prospective teachers who took the subject course differed significantly and positively in their attitudes towards mathematics, enjoyed mathematics more after the course and had more confidence in themselves by defeating their fears. The use of mathematics course made prospective teachers to deviate from traditional beliefs and have more constructive beliefs about mathematics. Besides, the effect of the course on the attitudes and beliefs of the prospective teachers with different academic achievement levels did not differentiate.


Author(s):  
Aimable Sibomana ◽  
Claude Karegeya ◽  
John Sentongo

Chemistry subject continues to be considered as difficult to teach and learn. This leads to students’ low academic achievement, retention, and negative attitude towards the subject. Organic chemistry as one of the concepts on which technological advancement is constructed sometimes appears to be enormously complex to students. There are some persisting misconceptions about it although different innovative instructional strategies have been applied and this area is of main concern as the learning of students can be extremely hindered in case their misconceptions are not minimized and/or corrected. The review then is to equip educators with knowledge about organic chemistry concept and source of students ‘misconceptions; the misconceptions of students about organic chemistry; the ways of diagnosing students’ misconceptions and remedies of those misconceptions; some learning theories for the effective organic chemistry instruction and classroom implications. The paper is also useful to know more about the minimization of students’ misconceptions and leading them to the great academic achievement and interest towards the subject by employing cooperative learning models; thus, many other different innovative teaching strategies are recommended to apply in organic chemistry instruction


Author(s):  
Muhammad Najmi Hassan ◽  
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Haslina Hassan ◽  

This study aims to see the extent of the attitude of Form 6 students towards the subject of Economics in three secondary schools in the district of Segamat, Johor. The study was conducted using a questionnaire of 50 items with six-dimensional aspects, namely perceptions of economics teachers, concerns about economics, the importance of economics in society, self-concept in economics, fun in economics, and motivation in economics. Questionnaire data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 25.0. The findings of the study showed that the respondents have a positive attitude towards the perception of Economics teachers with a mean score of 3.93 with a standard deviation of 0.59. Similarly, the positive attitude of the respondents towards the importance of Economics in society with the highest mean score of 3.94 with a standard deviation of 0.56. Other aspects of the respondents' attitude showed a moderate attitude, namely students' anxiety towards the subject of Economics with a mean of 2.37, self-concept with the subject of Economics with a mean of 3.42, students' enjoyment with the subject of Economics with a mean of 3.15 and student motivation towards the subject of Economics with a mean of 3.14. The overall findings of the study showed that the respondents showed a moderate attitude towards the subject of Economics, that is, the average overall mean score was 3.32 with a standard deviation of 0.73. Although not showing a negative attitude, but most of the respondents did not show a positive attitude towards the subject of Economics. The lowest aspect of moderation is students' anxiety about the subject of Economics.


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