Enhancing management measures on students self study activities at hung vuong university

ENHANCING MANAGEMENT MEASURES ON STUDENTS’ SELFSTUDY ACTIVITIES AT HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITY _ A DISSERTATION Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School Southern Luzon State University, Lucban, Quezon, Philippines in Collaboration with Thai Nguyen University, Socialist Republic of Vietnam _ In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management _ By DO KHAC THANH (TOM) October 2014 i APPROVAL SHEET ii CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY iii ACKNOWLEDGMENT The researcher wishes to convey his gratitude to the following persons who wholeheartedly devoted and helped make this piece of work a reality: DR TERESITA V DE LA CRUZ, his adviser for the guidance, supervision, suggestions and precious time in enthusiastically reading and checking the manuscript, providing the researcher useful materials; DR CECILIA N GASCON, President of the Southern Luzon State University in the Republic of the Philippines, for her incomparable contribution and support to the Thai Nguyen University; DR NGUYEN VAN BINH, Director of the International Training Center, Thai Nguyen University of Socialist Republic of Vietnam, for his enormous pursuit to provide Vietnamese people an opportunity to grow through education; DR SUSANA A SALVACION,DR.RICARYL CATHERINE P CRUZ, DR APOLONIA A ESPINOSA, and DR BELLA R MUELLO, panelists, for constructive criticism and valuable comments and suggestions to improve the study; The ADMINISTRATORS, FACULTY and STUDENTS of the departments in the Hung Vuong University in Vietnam, for their cooperation and support during the conduct of the survey; Teachers-respondents, for their active involvement and participation for without their cooperation, the result of this thesis might not be possible; His family and friends, for the love and support in one way or another; and to all who have contributed to make this study a success DKT iv DEDICATION This is whole-heartedly dedicated To my family and relatives, To my colleagues and friends, and to all my classmates DKT v TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE TITLE PAGE ……………………………………………………………… i APPROVAL SHEET ……………………………………………………… ii CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY ……………………………………… iii ACKNOWLEDGMENT ………………………………………………… iv DEDICATION ……………………………………………………………… v TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………… vi LIST OF TABLES ………………………………………………………… viii LIST OF FIGURES………………………………………………………… x LIST OF APPENDICES ………………………………………………… xi ABSTRACT ………………………………………………………………… xii CHAPTER I II III INTRODUCTION …………………………………………… Background of the Study ………………………………… Objectives of the Study …………………………………… Significance of the Study ………………………………… Scope and Limitation of the Study ……………………… Definition of Terms ………………………………………… REVIEW OF LITERATURE ……………………….……… 10 Conceptual Framework ………………… ….……… …… 24 Research Paradigm …………………………… ….……… 25 METHODOLOGY …………………………………………… 27 Locale of the Study ………………………….……………… 27 Research Design …………………………….……………… 27 Population and Sampling ………………….… ………… 28 Instrumentation……………………… ………… …….… 29 Validation of the Instrument ……………………………… 30 Statistical Treatment …….………………………………… 30 vi IV V RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS ……………………….… 32 Status of Self-Study Activities …………………………… 32 Factors that may Affect Students' Self-Study Activities … 40 Management Measures for Self-Study Activities ……… 42 Proposed Strategic Development Program ……………… 46 Proposed Management Measures of Self-Study Activities 48 SUMMARY, FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Summary ………………… ………………………………… 51 Findings…………………….……… …………………….… 52 Conclusions ……………………………………………….… 53 Recommendations …………………………………… …… 54 REFERENCES …………………………………………………………… 55 APPENDICES …………………………………………………………… 58 CURRICULUM VITAE …………………………………………………… 69 vii LIST OF TABLES TABLE PAGE Frequency, Percentage and Distribution of the Respondents 28 Frequency and Percentage Distribution of the StudentsRespondents …………………………………………………… 29 Frequency and Weighted Mean Distribution on the Status of Students’ Self-study Activities in terms of Awareness on Self-study ………………………………………………………… 32 Frequency and Weighted Mean Distribution on the Status of Students' Self-study Activities as to Study Skills 33 Frequency and Weighted Mean Distribution on the Status of Students' Self-study Activities as to Students' Habitsduring Self-study 34 Frequency and Weighted Mean Distribution on the Status of Students' Self-study Activities as to Services for Self-study Support 35 Frequency and Weighted Mean Distribution on the Status of Students' Self-study Activities as to Teaching Initiatives 36 Frequency and Weighted Mean Distribution on the Status of Students' Self-study Activities as to Self-study Location 37 Frequency and Weighted Mean Distribution on the Status of Students' Self-study Activities as to Administration 39 Frequency and Weighted Mean Distribution of the Factors that Affect Students' Self-study Activities as to External Factors …………………………………………………………… 40 Frequency and Weighted Mean Distribution of the Factors that Affect Students' Self-study Activities as to Internal Factors …………………………………………………………… 41 Frequency and Mean Distribution of the Management Measures of Self-study as to Planning ……………………… 42 Frequency and Mean Distribution of Management Measures of Self-study as to Organizing the Orientation for Self-study Activities ………………………………………………………… 43 10 11 12 13 viii TABLE 14 15 PAGE Frequency and Mean Distribution of Management Measures of Self-study as to Organizing Management Activities for Self-learning Skills Enhancement …………………………… 44 Frequency and Mean Distribution of Management Measures on the Use of Facilities and Equipment for Self-study Activities ………………………………………………………… 45 ix LIST OF FIGURE FIGURE PAGE Input-Process-Output (IPO) Model on Enhancing Management Measures on the Students’ Self-Study Activities at Hung Vuong University ………………………… x 26 57 and practices in the first three years of teaching.Elementary School Journal, 105(3), 1–24 Koontz, H 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undersigned is a student of Doctor of Philosophy in Education Management, presently conducting a study on ENHANCING MANAGEMENT MEASURES ON STUDENTS' SELF-STUDY ACTIVITIES AT HUNG VUONG UNIVERSITYwhich is a requirement for the said degree In connection to this, he would like to ask permission from your good office to distribute the questionnaires to the headmasters and teachers The data that will be gathered from them will satisfy the purpose of the research Attached is the sample questionnaire for your reference Hoping for your kind approval to this request Thank you! Respectfully yours, (SGD.) DO KHAC THANH (Tom) Researcher Noted: (SGD.) DR TERESITA V DE LA CRUZ Research Adviser Approved: _ _ 61 Request Letter for Conducting the Study Letter to Teacher Respondent The Socialist Republic of Vietnam PhuTho Provincial Committee Hung Vuong University August 02, 2013 Dear Sir/Madam I am presently conducting my dissertation in the title "Enhancing Management Measures on Students' Self- Study Activities at Hung Vuong, PhuTho Province, Vietnam” in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree, Doctor of Philosophy in Educational management In connection to this, I would like to ask permission from your department to allow me to distribute the questionnaires to the personnel and students of your department The data that will be gathered from them will serve the purpose of the research Attached here with, is the sample of questionnaire survey form for your reference I am hoping for your kind approval to this request Thank you very much Yours truly, (SGD.) DO KHAC THANH (TOM), HVU Researcher Noted: (SGD.)DR TERESITA V DE LA CRUZ Research Adviser 62 Letter to Teacher Respondent The Socialist Republic of Vietnam PhuTho Provincial Committee Hung Vuong University June 10, 2013 Dear Sir/ Madam Greetings of peace! The undersigned is presently conducting a research on Enhancing Management Measures on Students' Self- Study Activities at Hung Vuong, PhuTho Province, Vietnam in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Doctor of Philosophy in Educational management In this connection, may the researcher request you to share with him your most precious time by accomplishing the attached questionnaires They are designed to gather information about Job satisfaction and working performance of personnel at Hung Vuong University Your full cooperation and patience in accomplishing these questionnaires will be of great help to him Kindly provide all the necessary information as objectively as possible Rest assured that all information that will be gathered will be held strictly confidential Thank you in advance Best wishes to you and family Yours sincerely, (SGD.) DO KHAC THANH (TOM), HVU Researcher 63 Appendix B Instrument PART I – Questionnaires on Status of Self-Study Activities A For Students’ level of awareness on the self-study activities Direction: Read each statement and think about it Place a check (/) mark in the column that best describes your awareness on the students’ self-study activities.Kindly refer to the scale below for your further understanding on how you will rate each statement; - Very much aware (VMA) - Aware (A) – Not aware (NA) – Strongly not aware (SNA) Statement VMA A NA SNA I am aware of the: University program on self-study Goals/Objectives of the self-study program Activities of the self-study program Procedure on how to conduct the self-study activities Benefits of the self-study activities B For Students’ Study Skills Kindly refer to the scale below for your further understanding on how you will rate each statement on the students’ self- study skills – Strongly agree (SA) – Agree (A) – Disagree (DA) – Strongly disagree (SDA) Statement The Self-study activities help me to: Develop my reading skills Enhance my comprehension skills Enhance my critical thinking skills Enhance my problem solving skills Develop my time management skills Develop my note taking skills SA A D SD 64 C For Students’ Habits during Self-study Kindly refer to the scale below: –Often (O) – Sometimes (S) – Rarely (R) – Never (N) Statement O S R N 1 I review my class notes after class I take notes as I read my text books/reading materials I browse the headings, pictures, chapter questions and summaries before I start reading a chapter I try to get the meaning of new words as I see them for the first time When I self-study, I the difficult subject first I study in a fixed time then take a short break before returning to studying I have all my supplies handy when I study, such as pens, paper, calculator, etc D Self-study location Kindly refer to the scale below – Often (O) – Sometimes (S) – Rarely (R) – Never (N) Statement I usually my self-study at…… home dorm quiet place friend’s house library vacant classroom any vacant space around the campus O S R N 65 E Services for self- study support Kindly refer to the scale below for your understanding how you will rate the following statement below - Strongly Agree (SA) - Agree (A) - Disagree (D) - Strongly Disagree (SD) Statement SA A D SD D SD 1 There is an available place to conduct self- study around the school campus Books and other reading materials are available to use for self-study Wi-fi /Internet access is provided for selfstudy The library is always available for selfstudy Vacant classrooms are allowed to be used for self-study Resources like radio, television and other electronic media are available for self-study F Teaching Method Kindly refer to the scale below; – Strongly Agree (SA) – Agree (A) – Disagree (D) – Strongly Disagree (SD) Statement Teacher plans specific activities outside class hours and self-study activities of students Teachers give tasks to at home Teachers require students to engage in selfstudy activities daily Teachers ask students to read books and references before and after class Teaching method used to promote the selfstudy activities Methods of testing and assessment require students to self-study SA A 66 G Administration Kindly refer to the scale below; – Always Carried Out (ACO) – Carried Out (CO) – Seldomly Carried Out (UCO) – Never Carried Out (NCO) Statement Manages faculty's teaching activities to influence student self-learning Manages the implementation of students’ self-study activities Manages self-study activities outside of class hours Supervise monitoring and assessment of students' learning outcomes based from self-study activities Motivates students to engage in selfstudy activities to enhance learning Coordinates departments and organizations in the implementation of students' self-study activities ACO CO UCO NCO 67 PART II – Factors That May Affect The Students' Self-Study Activities Direction: Below are lists of factors that may affect the self-study activities of thestudents Kindly check the column which you think is your preferanswer Please refer to the scale below for your guide on how to answer this Part II questionnaire – Greatly Affect (GA) – Affect (A) – Seldomly affects (SA) – Do Not Affect (DNA) A External Factors Policies related to Teaching and Learning Content of the Training Curriculumn Training requirement Attractiveness of the course/discipline Teaching methodology School’s infrastructure Facilities for learning Environment of the School Inspection and Evaluation of students learning GA A SA DNA GA A SA DNA 10 Living condition B Internal Factors 10 Self-motivation Personal health Physical Fitness Methods./Strategies for learning Ability to acquire learning Self-regulation Set-goal as target Fitness activities Study Trainings Self-study management plan 68 QUESTIONNAIRES (For administrators and teachers) Directions: This survey questionnaire consists of two (2) parts The first one deals with the implemented management measures of self- study activities and the second focuses on the necessity and feasibility of management measures proposed Rate them by checking a mark that corresponds to your perception in each item using the scales below Part I – Management measures of self- study activities – Always Carried Out (ACO) – Oftentimes Carried Out (OCO) – Very Seldom Carried Out (VSC) – Never Carried Out (NCO) According to your opinion, what level of the management measures has the school implemented for students' self-study activities? Statement Planning the management on self-study The school has a master plan for the whole year on the management of students' learning activities and self-study The department has set up a specific plan for study, students' self-study (month, week) Youth Union plans and organizes the selfmanagement of learning activities, students' self-study Teacher plans specific activities outside class hours and self-study activities of students Adding and adjusting the plan Organizing the orientation for self-study activities Declaring statutes, regulations, curriculum objectives in the " Citizenship's Week" before the course Educating the sense of self-education in the thematic sessions Linking the sense of self-education with assistance of Youth Union Encouraging timely good example; criticizing the poor sense of self-study cases 69 Statement Organizing management activities for self-learning skills enhancement 10 Managing faculty's teaching activities to influence student self-learning 11 Managing the academic discipline in classroom 12 Managing activities outside of class hours 13 Improving inspection and assessment of students' learning outcomes 14 Carrying out the emulation to stimulate selfstudy 15 Coordinating departments and organizations in the organization of students' self-study active Managing the use of facilities and equipment for students’ self-study activities 16 Study room, lecture hall, grounds, dormitory 17 Computers, Projector, TV set 18 Electronic Library, learning resource Centers 19 Laboratory 20 Vocational training facilities 70 CURRICULUM VITAE DO KHAC THANH ( TOM) Gia Cam Ward, Viet Tri city PhuTho Province, Viet Nam Tel No (0084) 0912 352 938 Email: thanhdk@hvu.edu.vn A Personal Data Age : 38 Date of Birth : September 13, 1975 Place of birth : Viet Tri City, PhuTho Province Address : Gia Cam Ward, Viet Tri city Phone/ Mobile : (0084) 0912 352 938 Father : Do KhacNgu Mother : Pham Thi Do B Educational Attainment Degree School Year Graduated Ph D Educational Management Southern Luzon State University 2013 MAED Ads Ha Noi National University of Education 2008 BA Ha Noi University of Foreign Studies 2001 BA PhuTho Teacher Training College 1997 Secondary Viet Tri Secondary School 1994 Junior High School Minh Nong Junior High School 1989 Elementary Minh Nong Elementary School 1985 71 C Eligibilities Civil Service (Professional) Licensure for Teachers (LET) D Work Experiences Positions Held 2009- 2014 2008-2009 2003- 2009 1997- 2003 Vice- Director of Cooperation Training Center Hung Vuong University Deputy Head of International Relations Department Hung Vuong University Secretary of the Youth Union of Hung Vuong University Hung Vuong University Classroom Teacher PhuTho Teacher Training College ... 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