Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 3 no. 9 (2022)

Readiness of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Students in Online Distance Learning Modality as Perceived by their Teachers and Its Correlation with Academic Performance

Riza Loyola-Tombaga

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study aimed to assess the level of preparedness in online distance learning of STEM students in the Schools Division of Zambales. This study utilized a quantitative descriptive research design, specifically a cross-sectional design. It was conducted in the thirteen (13) secondary schools – Senior high schools offering STEM strand in the Schools Division of Zambales. A purposive sample of Forty-four (44) senior high school science teachers in the Schools Division of Zambales participated in the study. Data was gathered using a researcher-made close-ended questionnaire with 5-point and 4-point rating scales. The Pearson-r correlation was employed to determine the significant correlation between the student's overall performance and perceived level of preparedness in the three (3) domains: computer literacy competency, self-directed learning, and motivational learning. Frequency count, percentage, and weighted mean were other descriptive statistical tools used in the study. The study revealed that despite the challenges encountered during the Covid-19 pandemic, the STEM students performed excellently in their specialized subjects. It was also revealed that the STEM students are prepared for online distance learning as they are computer literacy competent they have a high level of self-directed and motivational learning. Finally, the study revealed that STEM students’ overall performance correlates to their perceived readiness level in online distance learning. This study proved that students who are computer literacy competent, with a high level of self-directed and motivational learning, are high-performing.



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