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MANUEL S. ENVERGA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION Lucena City

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Document Code: DCAVRKMI-F-GRFR Document Title: Graduate Research Final Report Page No.: Page 1 of 131 Revision No.: 1 Effectivity Date: November 2015 Prepared by: DCAVRKMI Reviewed by: QMR Approved by: President

SPEECH ANXIETY AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT AMONG GRADE 11 STUDENTS OF POLILLO NATIONAL HIIGH SCHOOL: BASIS FOR AN INTERVENTION PROGRAM

A Master’s Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation Lucena City

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Masters of Arts in Education Major in Educational Management

by Mylen D. Azagra May 2017

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Approval Sheet

This master‟s thesis hereto entitled: SPEECH ANXIETY AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT AMONG GRADE 11 STUDENTS OF POLILLO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL: BASIS FOR AN INTERVENTION PROGRAM

prepared and submitted by MYLEN D. AZAGRA in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Masters of Arts in Education major in Educational Management has been examined and recommended for acceptance and approval for Oral Examination.

FELIXBERTO M. MERCADO, PhD Adviser

Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination on ____________________ with a grade of ____________.

BENILDA N. VILLENAS, PhD Chairperson

CLAUDIA ODETTE J. AYALA, PhD Member

JOSELINA T. BAYLONGO, EdD Member

Accepted and approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Arts in Education major in Educational Management.

BENILDA N. VILLENAS, PhD Dean, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research

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Table of Contents Page Title Page

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Approval Sheet

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Table of Contents

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List of Figures and Tables .........................................................................................

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Acknowledgments

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1. Abstract

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2. Background

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Rationale of the research ........................................................................................ Purpose of the research .......................................................................................... Theoretical framework ........................................................................................... Literature survey ................................................................................................. Significance of the research ................................................................................... Statement of desired outcomes ............................................................................... Major final output ................................................................................................. Target beneficiaries of research results .................................................................. Definition of terms ................................................................................................. Scope and limitation of the study ...........................................................................

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3. Description of Method or Approach .....................................................................

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Research design ................................................................................................. Respondents ................................................................................................. Hypothesis ................................................................................................. Data analysis plan ................................................................................................. Research paradigm/Conceptual framework ...........................................................

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4. Results and Discussion .........................................................................................

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5. Conclusions

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6. Recommendations .................................................................................................

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7. References

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Appendices A. B. C. D. E.

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Curriculum Vitae of the Researcher ................................................................ Research Instruments ...................................................................................... Transmittal Letter ............................................................................................ Informed Consent............................................................................................ Computation of Statistical Measure…………………………………….. .................................................

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List of Figures and Tables

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Oral Communication Model

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Conceptual Paradigm of the Study

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Socio-demographic Profile of the Respondents

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School-Related Profile of the Respondents

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Personality Make-up of the Respondents

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Manifestation of Speech Anxiety Experienced by Students During Communication Exercises in Oral Communication in Context Class

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Respondents‟ Perception on Speech Anxiety

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Respondents‟ Level of Speech Anxiety

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Academic Performance of the Respondents in Oral Communication in Context

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Perceived Effect of Speech Anxiety on the Academic Performance of the Students

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Significant Relationship between Students‟ Level of Speech Anxiety and Academic Performance

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Acknowledgments The researcher would like to extend her deepest gratitude to the persons who devoted time and effort and who, in their unselfish ways, have become the source of inspiration and enthusiasm throughout the making of this study. To Almighty God, for the unending guidance and blessings and for endowing her wisdom, knowledge, strength, good health all throughout the process; To her family, friends, co-teachers, loved ones, and classmates for the unconditional love, moral support, assistance, and encouragement to complete the study; Dr. Felixberto M. Mercado, her adviser, for being considerate and patient in giving valuable suggestions and constructive comments in preparing this study; Dr. Benilda N. Villenas, dean, MSEUF Graduate School and chairperson of the Committee on Oral Examination, for her expert criticism and encouragement to complete this study; Dr. Claudia Odette J. Ayala and Dr. Joselina T. Baylongo, members of the Committee on Oral Examination, for the motivation, encouragement, constructive criticisms and suggestions to improve the paper; Dr. Yolanda C. Ayuma, PSDS of Burdeos District, for her unselfish support and unwavering encouragement; Dr. Merthel M. Evardome, SDS of the Division of Quezon, and Mr. Francisco D. Oblea, PSDS of Polillo District, for the permission given to the researcher to conduct the study;

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Dr. Mandy Baldovino, her statistician, for the valuable assistance in the statistical treatment and encouragement given to the researcher; To Rogado Family, for the unselfish accommodation given to the researcher during the conduct of the study; To the Grade 11 student-respondents of Polillo National High School, for the honest answer and cooperation in answering the questionnaires; and To all unnamed persons, who had come forward and offered a hand, you have the researcher‟s sincere thanks and deep appreciation.

The Researcher

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Research Title:

SPEECH ANXIETY AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT AMONG GRADE 11 STUDENTS OF POLILLO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL: BASIS FOR AN INTERVENTION PROGRAM

Name of Researcher Degree Specialization Researcher's Contact Details Name of Research Adviser

: : : : :

Mylen D. Azagra Master of Arts in Education Educational Management 09497675482 Dr. Felixberto M. Mercado

1. Abstract This study analyzed the level of the speech anxiety of Grade 11 students of Polillo National High School and their academic performance in Oral Communication in Context. This descriptive study was conducted among 247 Grade 11 students of Polillo National High School. Frequency, percentage, weighted mean, and Pearson product moment correlation coefficient (Pearson r) were used in analyzing and interpreting the data. Results revealed that majority of the respondents were 17 years old, female residents of Brgy. Poblacion taking General Academic Strand. The manifestation of speech anxiety among them were sometimes experienced which is usually elevated heart rate or fast heart rate. They experienced moderate anxiety which means it is still manageable and treatable. The students‟ speech anxiety is also not related to their academic performance which could mean there are other factors that may be more or significantly contributory to the students‟ academic performance. There is a need to conduct further studies on other group of respondents with different profile and locale to determine who are in need of assistance in terms of speech anxiety. Key words:

speech anxiety, oral communication, communication skill

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Background

Rationale of the research The utmost concern of the Philippine schools and educational managers for many decades is the deteriorating performance of the students in all subject areas particularly English, Mathematics, and Science wherein English language is used. Philippine education took a step in making a milestone by implementing the K to 12 curriculum in response to the demand of the 21st century education and to answer the problem of decreasing performance of Filipinos academically. This implementation aimed to produce holistically developed Filipino with 21st century skills including the acquisition of effective communication skills that focus on using English in the area of communication (DepEd Official Gazette). Skill in oral communication is demanded globally because all the careers offered by the global village like banking, commerce, business, tourism, education, engineering, medicine, etc. use English language as a means of communications. As stated by Kachru (1991), English is the international language of business and banking, aviation, tourism, negotiation, scientific research, and intellectual exchange. As a result, Filipino learners need to respond to the demand of the global world in learning and using the language. Thus, it was emphasized that many learners are interested in developing speaking ability and listed it as a primary goal for learning (Lightbown & Spada, 1993). Unfortunately, in communicating orally in English, students usually encounter varied speech problems that evidently hinder their communication and eventually negatively affect their general proficiency and academic performance. Hence, understanding their problems in

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communication as well as finding out the best solutions is important in order to help learners in oral language development. In response, the Department of Education offered subjects that will help the students acquire the skills of a 21st century learner. One of the subjects offered in all learning tracks is Oral Communication in Context that provides the learners opportunities to enhance and grow in communication with the use of English language. Its growing demand in the global village became essential in order to communicate across the globe. Oral Communication in Context provides numerous activities that will cater to the development of speech and oral communication among students. It is a response to the revolutionary change in the country‟s basic education system. Furthermore, it is specifically intended to guide students to become fully equipped with the skills needed in the 21st century education. Nevertheless, many find oral communication as the most difficult skill to develop especially for learners whose English language is taught only in the classroom. Most students find problems in speaking and expressing themselves in their Oral Communication classes and experience stage fright, trembling when speaking, dryness of mouth and throat, poor eye contact, excessive perspiration, and mental block. These manifestations belong to the so called speech anxiety which affects students‟ social skills, self-esteem, and academic performance (ERIC Digest, 2000). Such scenario is similar among Grade 11 students in Oral Communication classes in Polillo National High School. In a usual classroom discussion, it is evident among students that they are afraid to speak and answer in the discussion since they are very quiet when the teacher asks questions. In some activities like interview, speech performance, dyad, group

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discussion, reporting, and other oral drills, there are manifestations of excessive perspiration, dry mouth, nervousness, shaky hands, unstable position, voice fluctuation, increased breathing, poor eye contact with the teacher or audience, vocal fillers and mannerisms, lip biting, quivering lips, stuttering, and most of the time, their mind goes blank. Thus, it is quite alarming to see these manifestations of speech anxiety among Grade 11 students during communication classes and even in other subjects. Considering that 50% of their grade covers performance tasks, they are expected to perform oral drills, oral presentations, oral reports, and recitation. If students cannot perform well in the oral activities and other related tasks, their grade will be affected and so is their total performance in the school. In line with, there is a need to help the students address the problem by developing an intervention program for oral communication learners. Identifying the level of speech anxiety experienced by the students and its effect on their academic performance is a vital step in the creation of a program that would overcome their speech anxiety. Nowadays, the youth needs to be guided for they are standing at the brink of change brought by curriculum innova...