Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 46 no. 9 (2025)

Effectiveness of Opportunity Session in Enhancing Students' Performance in Basic Education School

Jomel M. Mabborang

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study investigated the effectiveness of Opportunity Sessions in enhancing student performance in a basic education setting. These sessions, implemented at a private Catholic institution, aimed to support students who needed to improve failed assessments, recover missed lessons, and master essential learning competencies. Employing a descriptive quantitative research design, the study involved 287 Junior High School and 272 Senior High School students selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire with a high internal consistency, focusing on four key domains: teaching strategies and classroom practices, skills development, student motivation and participation, and learning environment and support. Mean was used to analyze the data. Findings revealed that students perceived the Opportunity Sessions as highly effective across all domains, with mean scores ranging from 3.01 to 3.46. The highest ratings were associated with the development of better study habits and teacher encouragement, indicating the sessions' contribution to academic confidence and learning recovery. These results emphasize the importance of structured, student-centered academic interventions in promoting equitable learning outcomes. Schools are encouraged to institutionalize Opportunity Sessions as part of inclusive support systems to address diverse learner needs. Further research is recommended to explore the long-term effects of such programs, their impact across various subject areas, and the insights of teachers and parents to provide a more comprehensive understanding of their educational value.



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