Classroom Factors affecting the Junior High Student’s Performance in
Bukidnon Faith Christian School Incorporated
SY 2018- 2019
Kurt John B. Palmada
Jericho John S. Pingol
Lino John Dubria
Tarshish Jakob John V. Garciano
In Partial Fulfillment for the Requirement in
English 10
February 2018
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Classroom environment is one of the most important factors affecting student
learning. Simply put, students learn better when they view the learning environment as
positive and supportive (Dorman, Aldridge, & Fraser, 2006). A positive environment is
one in which students feel a sense of belonging, trust others, and feel encouraged to
tackle challenges, take risks, and ask questions (Bucholz & Sheffler, 2009). Such an
environment provides relevant content, clear learning goals and feedback, opportunities
to build social skills, and strategies to help students succeed (Weimer, 2009).
Classroom environment encompasses a broad range of educational concepts,
including the physical setting, the psychological environment created through social
contexts, and numerous instructional components related to teacher characteristics and
behaviors. The study classroom environment has been widespread across nearly all sub
specializations of educational psychology. Researchers are interested in relationships
between environment constructs and multiple outcomes, including learning, engagement,
motivation, social relationships, and group dynamics. Early researchers recognized that
behavior is a function of people's personal characteristics and their environment Fraser,
B. (2002).
Classroom Climate is the classroom environment, the social climate, the
emotional and the physical aspects of the classroom. It's the idea that teachers influence
student growth and behavior. The student's behavior affects peer interaction the
responsibility of influencing these behaviors is placed with the Instructor.
Indeed, classroom setting really plays a great important role in the academic
performance of every learner. Thus, there is a need to conduct this study to somehow
examine and evaluate the suitable and conducive classroom environment for the
students. This study will not only benefit the teachers to maintain harmonious and suitable
classroom structure, but also for the betterment and welfare of the school.
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
A large amount of a child’s time is spent sitting in a school classroom. This place
is where they will learn the various skills deemed necessary and proper for them to
achieve success in the global society. The classroom is where they will gain an
understanding of their place in the world and the gifts that they have to offer it. It is where
the student develops what they want their future to look like, as well as knowledge of the
skills needed to reach that goal. With the classroom being such an important place in the
growth of a child it is important to understand the ways in which to affect this environment
in order to receive maximum effectiveness in instruction. If schools really do play a large
role in teaching the next generation how to be successful members of society then every
precaution should be taken to make sure that the learning environment is one that helps
students thrive.
If not approached correctly, a classroom can be set up in a way that stifles creativity
or does not promote a positive learning environment. There are many things that can
affect this environment. There are physical elements such as wall art, arrangement of
desks, or resources. Also, there are intangible elements such as the energy of the
classroom, the rules, or the sounds within the room. Each of these can impact a student’s
focus and achievement in the class. They can also affect a teacher’s attitude in the class.
Included in each of these elements of the classroom is the emotional environment. The
way in which a teacher organizes their class, or how they control it, will yield positive or
negative consequences for their students. If a teacher is unmotivated or negative there
will be a direct impact on the students within the classroom. Similarly, if a teacher is
motivated and positive they will likely have a beneficial impact on their students as well.
It is important for a teacher to understand this cause and effect in order to understand
how to organize their classroom to create a better learning environment.
The standard for many classrooms today is to have desks aligned in rows within
the classroom. This system of arrangement seems to make students lose focus and
creates a higher number of disruptions in the classroom.1 This structure does not
encourage interaction between students and focuses more on the student as an individual
completing their own work. Humans are social creatures that want attention, and if they
aren’t going to be able to get it from their classmates then they will commonly act out to
get attention from their teacher.
One of the first areas that make a noticeable impact on student success is the
physical environment of the classroom. This can pertain to a variety of details. It can be
structure, resources, color. All of these can play a role in determining whether the
classroom will be conducive for learning. Each may not have a large effect individually,
however together they can work to strengthen a student’s ability to learn.
When a student first steps into a room they will make a judgment about the type of
class they are going to be taking. They will look to see how desks are arranged. They will
notice what is hanging on the walls. The way in which a teacher sets up their class allows
them to communicate with their students non-verbally. By adding various learning centers
or activity centers the students will know that this is a classroom that likes to do hands-
on experiments. It also conveys that they will not just sit and take notes, but they will act
out what ever subject
Statement of the Problem
This study aims to identify the classroom factors affecting the academic performance of
the students in Bukidnon Faith Christian School Inc.
Specifically, this tries to answer the following:
1. What are the major factors affecting the academic performance of the students in
BFCSI?;
2. What are the minor factors affecting the academic performance of the students in
BFCSI?; and
3. What are the possible solution to these factors?
Objectives of the Study
This study aims to determine the classroom factors affecting the academic performance
of the students in Bukidnon Faith Christian School Inc.
Specifically, this tries to:
1. Identify the major factors affecting the academic performance of the students in
BFCSI?;
2. Determine the minor factors affecting the academic performance of the students
in BFCSI?; and
3. Point out the possible solution to these factors?
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study will only focus on the physical setting features in a classroom. Classroom
management will not be included in this study. Moreover, physical, interpersonal and
psychological barriers will be part of this study. Factors that affect or hinder the
student’s academic performance will be the foci of this study.
Definition of Terms
This research is immensely focused on the classroom factors that affect the academic
performance of every learner. Thus, terminology used must be in great consideration.
The definition of each particular word is taken from Merriam Webster’s Dictionary.
Classroom - any place where one learns or gains experience.
Classroom Setting - refers to the general and overall climate and atmosphere of a
classroom.
Conduciveness - Tending to cause or bring something about
Students - a person who takes an interest in a particular subject.
Noise - a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance
Barriers - a circumstance or obstacle that keeps people or things apart or prevents
communication or progress.
Learning environment - refers to the diverse physical locations, contexts, and cultures
in which students learn
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Miller A. & Cunningham, K., 2007. Classroom Environment
https://www.ortingschools.org/cms/lib/WA01919463/Centricity/domain/326/purpose/rese
arch/Classroom%20Environment%20article.pdf
Fraser, B. (2002). Learning environments research: Yesterday, today, and tomorrow. In S. C. Goh
& M. S. Khine (Eds.), Studies in educational learning environments: An international perspective
(pp. 1–26). Singapore: World Scientific.
Steve Grubaugh and Richard Houston, “Establishing a Classroom Environment That Promotes
Interaction and Improved Student Behavior,” The Clearing House , Vol. 63, No. 8 (Apr., 1990),
pp. 375-378. Accessed November 6, 2013.
