Communicative Behavior and Academic Performance among Bachelor of Secondary Education Students Major in Filipino Language at the College of Teacher Education
Keywords:
Communicative behavior, academic performance, aggressive communication, communication competence, ethnic affiliationAbstract
This study examined the link between communicative behavior and academic performance among Bachelor of Secondary Education students majoring in Filipino Language at the College of Teacher Education. Communicative behavior is crucial for developing language skills and is a vital component of the teaching and learning process. The researchers employed a quantitative approach, using a questionnaire to evaluate students' communicative behavior and link it to their academic performance. The study involved 57 students selected through total enumeration sampling. Researchers used descriptive and inferential statistics for data analysis. The findings showed no significant difference in communicative behavior based on curriculum year level. However, there were significant differences related to age and ethnicity. Students generally performed well academically, but no significant relationship appeared between academic performance and communicative behavior in the "passive" and "adaptive" categories. In contrast, a significant relationship was found in the "aggressive" behavior category. The study suggests promoting positive aggressive communication styles and considering students' ethnic backgrounds to improve teaching strategies.
Downloads
References
Al-Mahrooqi, R., & Denman, C. (2023). The role of communicative competence in academic achievement: Evidence from higher education contexts. Journal of Language and Education, 9(1), 45–58. https://doi.org/10.17323/jle.2023.15876
Al-Shamiry, R. A. (2020). Communicative competence of the Saudi learners of English at the faculty of languages and translation, King Khalid University. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 11(3), 446. https://doi.org/10.17507/jltr.1103.13
Batang, B. B. (2023). Challenges in language acquisition among Indigenous learners in the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Language Education, 15(1), 45–60.
Calub, M. R., & Trillana, C. E. (2023). Language proficiency and academic performance of junior high school students in a Philippine public school. International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research, 4(2), 845–853. https://doi.org/10.11594/ijmaber.04.02.30
DeKeyser, R. (2020). Age effects in second language learning: Stepping stones toward better understanding. Second Language Research, 36(3), 379–394. https://doi.org/10.1177/0267658319826295
Fleetwood, D. (2023, September 4). Quantitative research: What it is, tips & examples. QuestionPro. https://www.questionpro.com/blog/quantitative-research/
Geranco, D. (2024). A descriptive study on Filipino language politeness in high school students’ interaction. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Studies, 6(12), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.32996/jhsss.2024.6.12.1
Hartshorne, J. K., Tenenbaum, J. B., & Pinker, S. (2018). A critical period for second language acquisition: Evidence from 2/3 million English speakers. Cognition, 177, 263–277. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cognition.2018.04.007
Khalidzuoud, V., & Rawyaalshboul, S. A. (2018, June). The effects of communication skills in developing preparatory year students' performance. In Proceedings of Academics World 82nd International Conference, Langkawi, Malaysia, 18th-19th June.
Maestri, V. (2016). Can ethnic diversity have a positive effect on school achievement? Education Economics, 25(3), 290-303. https://doi.org/10.1080/09645292.2016.1238879
Manlangit, A. B., & Hernandez, R. J. (2023). Communicative behavior and academic level among tertiary students: A developmental perspective. Philippine Journal of Communication and Education, 18(2), 45–59. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7789456
Mugo, J. W., Khamasi, J. W., & Kosgei, A. N. (2022). Influence of Age on Communicative Behavior in Multigenerational Workplaces in Kenya. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 6(9), 742–748. https://doi.org/10.47772/IJRISS.2022.6909
Ogunyemi, K. O., & Olagbaju, O. O. (2020). Effects of assertive and aggressive communication styles on students’ self‑esteem and achievement in English language. Cross‑Cultural Communication, 16(9), 202–212. https://doi.org/10.3968/11594
Saleem Khasawneh, M. A. (2023). The Effectiveness of Adaptive Media Techniques in Enhancing Academic Performance of Secondary School Students. https://doi.org/10.59670/ml.v20iS1.3640
Sandigan, A. P. (2018). Oral communicative competence of Filipino college students: Levels, correlates, and characteristics. International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences, 3(5), 791-795.
Sarmiento, M. D., & Peña, R. L. (2022). Ethnolinguistic identity and code-switching among multilingual students in Southern Philippines. Journal of Language, Identity & Education, 21(3), 251–268. https://doi.org/10.1080/15348458.2022.2034567
Tuomaite, V., & Butrime, E. (2018). Undefined. INTED Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.21125/inted.2018.1086
Ulla, M. B., & Perales, W. A. (2023). Curriculum year level and English language learning: A study on Filipino college students' proficiency development. Journal of Language and Education Research, 9(2), 45–58. https://doi.org/10.1234/jler.v9i2.2023
Wiemann, J. M. (1977). Communicative competence scale. Outcome’s measurement tool: employment & skills – communication skills & interpersonal skills. HRB National Drugs Library. https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/26794/
Zhang Hong-Bo. (2024). Role of communication style, E-learning environment, and student satisfaction on academic performance: The moderating role of institutional support. Profesional de la información, 33(4). https://doi.org/10.3145/epi.2024.ene.0402
Published on: 07-09-2025
Also Available On
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2025 Amethyst G. Gornez, Floriza Figuracion
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Authors contributing to this journal retain the copyright of their articles but agree to publish their articles under the terms of the Creative Commons CC-BY 4.0 License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) allowing third parties to copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format, and to remix, transform, and build upon the material, for any purpose, even commercially, under the condition that appropriate credit is given, that a link to the license is provided, and that they indicate if changes were made. They may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses them or their use.
