Communication Skills and it's Impact to the
Academic Success of Grade 10 Students in
Alangalang National High School
A Research Project Draft
Presented to:
Mrs. Joy Lyn L. Borja
Practical Research Instructor
AlangAlang National High School
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Subject
PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1 (QUALITATIVE RESEARCH)
BY:
Cinco, Keisha Cassandra T.
Embodo, Jevelyn Mae P.
Marañon, Niña Mae L.
Flores, vice Joshua G.
Arnobet, Princess Hannah Claire T.
MAY 2023
ABSTRACT
A student's ability to communicate effectively is essential to their academic performance
and general personal growth. In this study, students of Special Program in the Arts at Alangalang
National High School's communication skills were compared to their academic performance. The
study used a qualitative methodology that are a primary data collection method. Students,
teachers, and parents all agreed that good communication skills are essential for academic
achievement. Strong communication abilities, according to students, have a favorable impact on
their capacity to understand and express academic topics, take part in class discussions, and
engage with classmates and professors. Communication skills is essential for developing
effective learning, teamwork, and clear idea expression, according to parents and teachers as
well. The overall development of SPA students might also be supported by the creation and
application of treatments and techniques for improving communication skills, which would
ultimately boost academic achievements.
INTRODUCTION
All levels of schooling place a premium on communication abilities. Without the
students communication skills, students might face some problems that they don't want to say,
they might get anxious, probably will not be more active on classroom, can't participate well in
class and can't even try to speak what they want to say or what the students going through.
Students can notice how their communication skills improved than before where they also
improved on their academic performance. Students can tell how are they going to live without
having good communication to other and can have a great time and interactions with their friends
and other students. Whenever the students have problems, it will be easy for them to say what
they really feel deep inside to the people they trust the most. So in order to have a trustworthy
friends, students must improve their communication skills where they may even manage their
quality between doing their studies and leisure time. In this way, students will immediately bring
them to have a better marks on academic for improving their skills on communication.
All levels of schooling place a premium on communication abilities. Without the
students communication skills, students might face some problems that they don't want to say,
they might get anxious, probably will not be more active on classroom, can't participate well in
class and can't even try to speak what they want to say or what the students going through.
Students can notice how their communication skills improved than before where they also
improved on their academic performance. Students can tell how are they going to live without
having good communication to other and can have a great time and interactions with their friends
and other students. Whenever the students have problems, it will be easy for them to say what
they really feel deep inside to the people they trust the most. So in order to have a trustworthy
friends, students must improve their communication skills where they may even manage their
quality between doing their studies and leisure time. In this way, students will immediately bring
them to have a better marks on academic for improving their skills on communication.
We cannot just use communication with students, we can also use our skills in
communicating to our family. Because every students get courage only from their families
whenever they feel down and through communication, students will even more close to each
members of their family where they can have a great time and bonding time each other. After
every hour that students spend on school, students can not just waste their free time but instead
they can use it to get along with their family. Students can treasure and value every moments
they have in their family bond where can get love and support to each other. Without having
communication with family, it is impossible to be success in academic because it is very
important to communicate with family.
Academic success depends on how to effectively direct communication from the top
down to the bottom with accurate information that can be helpful to each student. This process is
used to transmit the necessary trustworthy and defensible information that is helpful for each
student's additional knowledge. This refers to highly structured communication techniques that
are typically only employed in educational environments. Academic communication can also
involve the language and grammatical structures that are appropriate to employ, the manner in
which students should present their thoughts, and the attitude that should be utilized to rein in
any habitual communication behaviors.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
1. What are the weaknesses of SPA students when it comes to communication?
2. Why SPA students have communication problem?
3. What are the challenges at barrier that students face developing and utilizing specific communication
skills?
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE (RRL)
A crucial component of academic achievement is having effective communication skills.
Students with strong communication skills are better able to express their thoughts and ideas in
both written and oral projects as well as in meaningful debates. excellent collaboration with
classmates and instructors is made possible through excellent communication, which enhances
understanding of complicated subjects and enhances learning outcomes. Effective
communication abilities also contribute to the development of favorable relationships with
teachers, peers, and mentors, promoting a supportive academic atmosphere, and presenting
chances for networking and academic advancement. Overall, developing communication skills is
crucial for academic success since it fosters participation, comprehension, and the capacity to
communicate ideas and knowledge clearly.
A thorough search across electronic databases was done, including Google scholar,
Worldcat, Directory of open access journals(DOPAJ), ERIC and Core using keywords
Communication skills and Academic success
According to Coursera (May 9, 2023) Effective communication is the process of
exchanging ideas, thoughts, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is received and
understood with clarity and purpose. Furthermore, a study by Child Success Center (May 14,
2019) Students must develop the ability to communicate effectively with the written word, using
effective tone and language for the intended audience. There is a growing interest in
conceptualizing, defining, and assessing what are often called 21st century skills or deeper
learning competencies. The purpose of this literature review is to explore the conceptualizations,
definitions, and understandings in the research literature related to complex communication. A
study by Thumpson Jerry, 2020
Moreover, Students in similar years of study experienced and valued similar aspects of
supportive communication. Training a whole class in supportive communication may develop
positive shared values among the students and a climate that encourages mutual support. Courses
that provide ongoing activities and opportunities for students to develop their skills in
communicating support may produce more successful students. (Mock, Andrew; Hodis,
Georgeta M. 2022). Based on the core tenet that interpersonal communication can be
conceptualised as a form of skilled activity, and including new chapters on cognitive behavioural
therapy and coaching and mentoring, this new edition also places communication in context with
advances in digital technology (Routledge, New York, 2019)
(Based on Instant Help Books an imprint of New Harbinger Publications, Inc., Oakland,
CA, 2016) . Communication is an essential life skill that every teen must learn. Based on the
New Harbinger classic, Messages, this will teach you the necessary skills — such as
assertiveness, active listening, and compassion -- to become an effective communicator for life
To enhance the creation and delivery of communication, this study compared and
assessed the attitudes of both students and teachers. This will discover ways to tap into the full
conversational potential that lays dormant within you, adding a degree of nuance, and see the
result as friendships grow. This can bring them to their future success by increasing their
communication abilities. Students might even discover that untapped worth in the form of fresh
perspectives, creative ideas, and concepts that result from everyday conversations. The book
"Noli Me Tangere" by Dr. Jose Rizal is one piece of literature that is well-known and well-
known. The persona and the incident reflect the standard of existence during the period of
Spanish colonialism of our nation. It is important that information be shared in a variety of ways
so that people can comprehend the situation they are in. A person can be greatly affected by the
use of basic language that they can relate to. The lesson that this imparts to Grade 10 students is
that effective communication is crucial in everyday life. By actively listening to the messages
that are communicated from the source, you may strengthen your analytical skills and decide
how to approach any subject matter.
According to the reviewed literature, communication helps GRADE 10 Students in
Alangalang National High School in different aspects, like on how can they understand better.
communication is better because if something is chaotic they can ask for help unlike in module
or online classes they barely understand a lesson because of internet distraction. Also, they can
do more through communication having friends, discovering their selves, less mental illness and
being able to explore things that they cannot do without communication. Nonetheless, everyone
have different way of learning, there's possibility that someone prefers learning without
communication. but for us, communication is way more preferable for students to learn better.
RESEARCH PROBLEM
1. How do verbal communication skills impact their performance inside the classroom?
2. Do students with strong communication skills demonstrate higher levels are motivate and most
likely succeeds to their academic?
3. What are the challenges at barrier that students face developing and utilizing specific
communication skills?
METHODOLOGY
Communication skills deals to be more comfortable talking to their friends, teachers and
especially to their family. Every individuals need to have a communication skills in order to have
a good communication to their parents or to their family rather. They can bond together, have a
great time and they can even tell some secrets that they want to share. Having communication
skills is a qualitative approach which focuses on human communication. Wherein school,
students understand the communication they have in school and in their home. Learners'
understand the communication as a unique way to communicate others where they are able to
have a lot of trustworthy friends and being comfortable to have a communication to each other.
This application of communication skills is considered a major qualitative research tools
and benefits outlined. The implications for students' research and students' researchers are
consciously using non-verbal cues to supplement verbal information are described. It is
suggested that using communication may improve the quality of the students in talking to their
classmates and it also increases the credibility findings. In particular the students use of
communication skills will enhance the quality of data gathered, when conducting a qualitative
interviews. Moreover, not just students need education and practice using communication skills
to have a best effect, but also the students who conducted the research in order to ensure validity
and completeness of their findings.
Special Program in the Arts is a department where students engage their talents. There
are different specialization which are Instrument, Vocals, Dance, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts, and
Creative writing. Every levels from Grade 7 to Grade 10 always has a Recital show every end of
the school year. All students are cooperating, participating and always active every events that
school has. Some students are being rewarded as the best in their specialization as they give their
best to do such things. The Special Program in the Arts already has a lot of medals, trophies and
memories that are unforgettable. Students can learn a lot of improving their talents and showing
hidden talents as well.
Good communication plays an crucial role in our personal life. A Student know how to
communicate effectively, with those who are around him/her will see better performance and to
improved relationship in every aspect of their life. Communication include knowing how to
listen carefully, its helpful feedback based what you hear.
Moreover, effective communication skills learning improve student a positive behavior
and reduce negative behavior. It helps to prepare student for success in transition and adulthood.
It also help student improve cooperative teamwork, and become a caring and concerned member
to their communities. And also it teach them how to set their achieve individual goals and their
skill that are important to achieve their successful development into adulthood and to their life
The validity and reliability of our research. the steps are collecting data, information and
explanation about our research from sourceable websites. We have a survey to have a
consideration,opinion from other people to make our methodology and having a discussion to get
each other opinion.
Thus, communication skills may crash as a result of many communication difficulties that
may be attributed to the receiver or sender. Every individuals need to have a communication
skills in order to have a good communication to their parents/family or relatives rather. Having
communication skills is a qualitative approach which focuses on human communication, an
effective communication requires familiarity with the barriers.
The implications for students 'research and students' researchers are consciously using non-
verbal cues to supplement verbal information are described. For learners, communication is one
of the most important vital life skills to supress. Communications may improve the quality of the
students in talking to their seatmates or classmates and it also increases the credibility findings.
In particular, the students use of communication skills will enhance the quality of data gathered
when conducting a qualitative interviews. Without completely developed communication skills,
learners/students will run the risk of failing behind their peers, becoming emotionally submerge,
or even withdrawn from school.
Good communication plays an crucial role in our personal life. Communication include
knowing how to listen carefully, it is helpful feedback based on what you hear. Moreover,
effective communication skills learning improves a student positive behavior and reduce their
negative behavior. To sum it up, communication skills plays a big role in guiding us on our daily
lives to be a better life. Without communication, we cannot develop a healthy relationship
between each other because of the successful communication.
Result and Discussion
Presentation, Analysis and interpretation of data
Table 1
As a student, is there a big
impact of communication for
you to learn especially in the
pandemic era, which is lack to Frequency Percentage
face to face interaction with
your teacher?
YES 46 93.87%
NO 1 2.04%
No answer 0 0%
Table 2
When New Normal
Education started, did you
find yourself
Engaging into activities that Frequency Percentage
required face to face
interaction
YES 39 79.59%
NO 8 16.32%
No answer 0 0%
Table 2 this presents the opinion of 49 respondents of Special Program in the arts (SPA). The
majority of the student composed of 76.59% think that the new normal education system started,
they had engaged into activities that required face to face interaction this presents the opinion of
49 respondents of Special Program in the arts (SPA). The majority of the student composed of
76.59% think that the new normal education system started, they had engaged into activities that
required face to face interaction
Table 3
Does communication ruin
your bong with your friends Frequency Percentage
and family?
YES 7 14.28%
NO 39 79.59%
No answer 1 0%
Table 3 out of 49 respondents, 79.59% of them says that communication doesn't ruin the bond
with their friends and family.
Table 4
Did it help you to be more
focused on your studies? Frequency Percentage
YES 45 91.83%
NO 2 4.08%
No answer 0 0%
Table 4 this table presents the effect of communication skills on students to focus on their
studies, it says that 79% of the student disagreed that communication ruined your bond with your
friends and family.
Table 5
Have you encounter some
conflict on communication? Frequency Percentage
For instance, hard to
understand a specific topic?
YES 36 73.46%
NO 1 20.40%
No answer 0 0%
Table 5 This illustrates the communication issue that spa students experience. According to this,
73.46% of them experienced this conflict, while only 20.40% did not.
Table 6
Does communication helps
you to improve your Frequency Percentage
knowledge?
YES 46 93.87%
NO 0 0%
No answer 1 7.13%
Table 6 this shows that 93.87 percent of the students agreed that communication may help pupils
learn more.
Table 7
As SPA student, does
communication helps you to Frequency Percentage
manage your time?
YES 38 77.55%
NO 8 16.32%
No answer 0 0%
Table 7 This table presents the answers of the Special Program In the Arts (SPA) Students, with
49 respondents, if the communication skills helps them to manage their time. 77.55% of them
agreed while the remaining 16.32% answers no
Table 8
Does communication lessen
your pressure on your Frequency Percentage
25
YES 51.02%
NO 21 42.85%
No answer 0 0%
Table 8 This chart shows that, 51.02 students say that communication helps them focus less on
their schoolwork, whereas 42.85 students claim the opposite.
Table 9
Do you think having
communication in tools Frequency Percentage
makes student have better
collaboration?
YES 47 83.67 %
NO 0 6.12%
No answer 0 0%
Table 9 data shows that 83.67% of students concur that communication promotes better
collaboration among peers.
Table 10
Does student actively
participating is conversation, Frequency Percentage
providing feedback , and
taking initiative?
YES 41 88.67%
NO 3 16.12%
No answer 0 0%
This shows how effective communication encourages students to engage in conversation, offer
criticism, and take initiative. 83.6% of them respond "yes," while the remaining disagree.
CONCLUSIONS:
Based on the indicated findings, the following conclusions were drawn;
1. The respondents who think that communication skills are not effective in academic success
and the respondents who think that communication skills are effective in academic success has
different level base in their interaction on other students were seen on the survey papers.
2. The findings revealed that students who has a great skills on communication has greater
chance to achieve their goals compared to those students who are not more considerable in
communication.
3. The result implies that not all students agree that communication skills does really have an
important impact on academic performance since other students might experienced some things
that makes them disagree.
4. The learning gains that though the students used their skills on communication differently,
students can still learn well and showing some improvements on their skills makes them a better
student.
RECOMMENDATION
A person's ability to effectively communicate is essential in all part of life, including
academic endeavors. The value of effective communication skills is highlighted in the Special
Program in the Arts (SPA) at Alangalang National High School. This essay examines the value
of communication abilities and how they affect SPA students' academic progress. In the SPA
program, effective communication skills are the cornerstone of academic achievement. Students
are better able to understand complicated artistic concepts, participate in meaningful
conversations, and convey their views clearly through excellent verbal and nonverbal
communication. These abilities are necessary for understanding instructions, working
cooperatively with peers, and effectively interacting with teachers and mentors. This improved
pupils' learning opportunities as well. The learning opportunities for SPA students are improved
by strong communication abilities. Students who study the arts frequently have to express their
ideas, perceptions, and feelings regarding their work. They can assess and criticise both their
own work and that of their colleagues since they have strong communication abilities. SPA
students who express themselves with confidence can get helpful criticism and advance as artists.
In order to network and take advantage of opportunities in the arts, communication skills are
essential. Students in SPA can connect with experts in the industry, look for mentorship, and use
materials that advance their artistic development through effective communication. Additionally,
effective advocacy for their work and artistic goals is made possible by good communication
skills, providing doors to scholarships, exhibitions, and other worthwhile chances. At Alangalang
National High School, SPA students' academic achievement depends heavily on their
communication abilities. Students can lay a firm foundation for their artistic growth, improve
their educational experiences, and succeed in group projects by developing good communication
skills. Students who are able to communicate effectively are also more equipped to exhibit their
work with assurance, connect with industry leaders, and take advantage of chances that advance
their development as artists. To give its pupils the tools they need for academic success and
future success in the arts, Alangalang National High School should give special attention to the
development of communication skills within the SPA curriculum.
REFERENCES
Based on Instant Help Books an imprint of New Harbinger Publications, Inc., Oakland, CA,
2016) . Communication is an essential life skill that every teen must learn.
https://www.newharbinger.com/about-us/instant-help/
Child Success Center, (May 14, 2019).Students must develop the ability to communicate
effectively with the written word, using effective tone and language for the intended audience.
https://childsuccesscenter.com/blog/importance-of-communication-skills-for-academic-success/
Coursera, (May 9, 2023). Effective communication is the process of exchanging ideas, thoughts,
opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is received and understood with clarity and
purpose. https://www.coursera.org/articles/communication-effectiveness?
isNewUser=true&showOnboardingModal=1
(Mock, Andrew; Hodis, Georgeta M. 2022). Courses that provide ongoing activities and
opportunities for students to develop their skills in communicating support may produce more
successful students. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1349125
(Routledge, New York, 2019). Based on the core tenet that interpersonal communication can be
conceptualized as a form of skilled activity, and including new chapters on cognitive behavioral
therapy and coaching and mentoring, this new edition also places communication in context with
advances in digital technology .https://www.routledge.com/The-Handbook-of-Communication-
Skills/Hargie/p/book/9781138219137
Thumpson Jerry, 2020. The purpose of this literature review is to explore the conceptualizations,
definitions, and understandings in the research literature related to complex communication.
https://libguides.usc.edu/c.php?g=234974&p=1559473
APPENDICES
Agree No answer
4.7
%
75.91% 4.7%
19.48%
75.91% Dis-agree
19.4%
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Academic - Teachers and education officials often gauge student accomplishment across a
variety of academic subjects using classroom behavior, graduation rates, and the outcomes of
standardized tests.
AlangAlang National High School - The public secondary school in Leyte, formerly known as
the Alang Alang Municipal High School, was founded in 1946. In addition to the usual school
curriculum, it offers students in grades 7 through 12 a Deped-recognized high school program.
Anhs also offers a specific science program to its pupils. A senior high school (SHS) curriculum
that requires physical presence for all or a portion of the term semester (will have classroom and
day times) is also available.
Communication Skills - Students' ability and competency to effectively transmit and receive
information, ideas, and emotions with others is referred to as their communication skills. These
abilities include listening, writing, nonverbal communication, and the capacity to modify one's
communication style to suit various audiences and situations.
Special Program in the Arts - is a program that spans a variety of artistic disciplines; it aims to
develop students' abilities in music, dance, media arts, theater, visual arts, and music.
1. As a student, is there a big impact of communication for you to learn especially in the
pandemic era, which is lack of face to face interaction with your teacher?
(Yes) (No)
2. When New Normal Education started, did you find yourself engaging into activities that
required face to face interaction?
( Yes) (No)
3. Does communication ruin your bond with your friends and family?
(Yes) (No)
4. Did it help you to be more focused on your studies?
(Yes) (No)
5. Have you encounter some conflict on communication? For instance, hard to understand a
specific topic?
(Yes) ( No)
6. Does communication helps you to improve your knowledge?
(Yes) (No)
7. As a SPA student, does communication helps you to manage your time?
(Yes) (No)
8. Does communication lessen your pressure on your studies?
(Yes) (No)
9. Do you think having communication in tools makes students have better collaboration?
(Yes) (No)
10. Does students actively participating in conversations, providing feedback, and taking
initiative?
(Yes) (No)
