Abstract: This study determined the relationship between standards of authentic discussion and the dimensions of learning environment and students’ performance in tertiary biological science of PHINMA Araullo University. The study wishes to improve the quality of science education by showing the importance of authentic learning and its relation to learning environment and students’ performance. Descriptive method of research was applied in this study. Two hundred twelve (212) students and their respective teachers were used as sample. Data were gathered using questionnaires, interviews and classroom observations. Environment of Authentic Discussion and Standards of Authentic Instruction Instruments were administered to students and teachers respectively. Results of the study revealed that: students were satisfied in their learning environment and thus, favorable for learning; there was a high level of authentic discussion inside the classroom; majority of the students got a very good grades. There was a significant relationship between: standards of authentic discussion and the dimensions of learning environment, dimensions of learning environment and students’ performance, and standards of authentic discussion and students’ performance. The study signifies that standards of authentic discussion are affected by the dimensions of learning environment. Moreover, the study implies that authentic discussion and learning environment have a great impact on students’ academic performance.
Keywords: Authentic Discussion, Learning Environment, Students’ Performance, Biological Science.
Title: Authentic Discussion: Relationship with the Dimensions of Learning Environment and Students’ Performance in Biological Science
Author: Donabel M. Germino
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