Vol 9, No 3 (2021)
Self-Directed Learning Activities and Performance in Basic Economics: Basis for Obedized Modules in Basic Economics
Geraldine D. Rodriguez
Abstract
This experimental study is aimed at determining the use of self-directed learning activities in teaching Basic Economics to freshmen college students of Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges, General Santos City. The researcher made pretest-posttest was used to gather the data of the randomly selected freshmen students coming from 12 sections. The result shows that the mean pre-test scores of the experimental and control group is “good”. There is a significant difference between the pre-test mean scores of the control and experimental group. Compared with the control group, the experimental group got higher post-test scores than their pre-test scores in all the areas. There is a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test mean scores of the control group in the nature of economics, factors of production, demand and supply, price determination, elasticity, cost of production, Philippine financial system and economic development. On the other hand, topics on basic economics such as economic systems, major forms of business organization, and economic nationalism showed no significant difference. There is a significant difference between the mean gain score of the experimental and the control group in all areas. There is no significant difference between the mean gain score of experimental and the control group in economic systems, major forms of business organization, market structure, national income and economic nationalism. The obedized module in basic economics is an introduction to the rudiments of economic concepts, principles and policy. General topics include aspects of the market system, introduction of national income, the financial system, government finances, foreign trade, growth and development.
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Keywords
Self-directed Learning Activities; Performance; Basic Economics, Philippines.
Publication information
Volume 9, Issue 3
Year of Publication: 2021
ISSN: 1857 - 8721
Publisher: EDNOTERA
How to cite
Rodriguez D. G.: Self-Directed Learning Activities and Performance in Basic Economics: Basis for Obedized Modules in Basic Economics. Journal of Applied Economics and Business, Vol 9, No. 3, 5-30. (2021)