GENDER AND SYLLABUS BASED STUDY APPROACHES AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES

Authors

  • L. N. A. Chandana Jayawardena Tomas Bata University in Zlin, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
  • R. H. Kuruppuge University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7160/eriesj.2012.050301

Keywords:

Study Process Approaches, Gender, Syllabus, Academic Performances, High schools

Abstract

The objective of the study was to examine the impact of gender-wise and syllabus-wise study approaches in academic performances of high school students. Study involved ninety high school students (45 girls, and 45 boys) randomly selected from two high schools in Galle, and Gampaha, Sri Lanka. Study process of respondents was measured by employing the ‘revised two-factor Study Process Questionnaire’ of Biggs et.al (2001). Descriptive and inferential analyses of data were conducted by using the SPSS software. The Study Approaches (including study motives, and study strategies) employed by respondents during the study process were examined. Relationships were tested among study process variables pertaining to the gender, and syllabus of respondents and their academic performances. High School girls have indicated deeper study methodologies in comparison to the boys. Science stream students recorded deeper study methodologies, and Arts stream students recorded surface study methodologies. Girls recorded superior examination results over boys. A positive relationship was found between the surface study approach and Academic performances of girls. Study highlights the necessity of defining, and applying integrated study process approaches, and evaluation techniques for the vitality of education.

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Published

2012-09-30

How to Cite

Chandana Jayawardena, L. N. A. and Kuruppuge, R. H. (2012) ’GENDER AND SYLLABUS BASED STUDY APPROACHES AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES’, Journal on Efficiency and Responsibility in Education and Science, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 115–124. https://doi.org/10.7160/eriesj.2012.050301

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Vol. 5 No. 3 (2012)

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Research Paper

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