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THE IMPORTANCE OF INVOLVEMENT IN EXTRCURRICULAR

ACTIVITIES AS REVEALED BY GRADE VI PUPILS OF
GULANG-GULANG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BASIS FOR PROPOSED STUDENT
ACTIVITIES

An Undergraduate Thesis
Presented to the Faculty of the School of Education, Arts and Sciences
St. Anne College Lucena, Inc.

In Partial Fulfillment
of the requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Elementary Education

By
John Renyl D. Oabel
March 2019
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March 2019

APPROVAL SHEET

This undergraduate thesis entitled “THE IMPORTANCE OF

INVOLVEMENT IN EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AS
REVEALED BY GRADE VI PUPILS OF GULANG-GULANG
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: BASIS FOR PROPOSED STUDENT
ACTIVITIES” prepared and submitted by John Renyl D. Oabel, had
been examined and passed the Oral Examination.

TESSIE C. ABDALA, MAEd

Thesis Adviser

ORAL EXAMINATION COMMITTEE

Approved by the Committee on Oral Examination with a rating

of ___________________.

MARITES R. REGALIA, Ed.D.

Chairperson

ROSENDA P. DE GUZMAN, MAEd. CHENEE DINO APARICIO, Phd

Member Member

Approved and accepted in partial fulfilment of the requirements

for the degree Bachelor of Secondary Education, Major in English.

TESSIE C. ABDALA, MAEd.

Director, School of Education, Arts and Sciences
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The researcher would like to express his heartfelt thanks and

appreciation to the following who had extended valuable assistance in

making this study possible.

The Almighty God for gracing him the strength, guidance and

wisdom to pass all the challenges encountered in the preparation of

this thesis.

His thesis adviser, Miss Tessie C. Abdala, for giving her full

time and patience in guiding him conduct the research and pushed him

to its completion.

Dr. Marites R. Regalia for her comments, suggestions and

recommendations to improve his research work.

His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rene Oabel for the financial support

and inspiration that kept the researcher motivated to go on.

The librarians of St. Anne College who assisted him in finding

the selected studies relevant to this thesis.

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His classmates and friends who encouraged and morally

supported him to push through and finish this humble study.

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DEDICATION

I humbly dedicate this humble work to

Almighty God.

To my parents Rene and Lydia

To my Auntie Rodelita and Uncle Eric

To my sister LyreenCristel, brothers Joseph,

Rene Izidore and Lander Anthony

To my nieces Mary Anne and Gidel

and nephew Mhel

To the new BEEd students, I wish you luck

and may you wholeheartedly accept

the challenge of the course.

J.R.O
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page

TITLE PAGE………………………………………………………..… i
APPROVAL SHEET…………………………………………………. ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS…………………………………………... iii
DEDICATION…………………………………………….………....... v
TABLE OF CONTENTS……………………………………………... vi
LIST OF FIGURES…………………………………………………... viii
LIST OF TABLES………………………………………………….... ix
ABSTRACT…………………………………………………………... x

CHAPTER

I THE PROBLEM

Introduction…………………………………………………..... 1
Statement of the Problem………………………………...…. 3
Theoretical Framework………………………………………. 4
Theoretical Paradigm………………………………………… 8
Background of the Study…………………………………….. 9
Scope and Limitation of the Study………………………….. 10
Significance of the Study…………………………………….. 10
Definition of Terms……………………………………………. 11

II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Review of Related Literature………………………………… 12

Review of Related Studies………………………………….. 26
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III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Research Design……………………………………………… 30
Research Locale……………………………………………... 30
Research Population and Sampling ……………………….. 31
Research Instrumentation …………………………………… 31
Data Gathering Procedure…………………………………… 31
Statistical Treatment of Data………………………………… 32

IV PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF

DATA

V SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND

RECCOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings…………………………………………. 53
Conclusions……………………………………………………. 56
Recommendations…………………………………………….. 57

REFERENCES………………………………………………………… 59

APPENDICES

A. Letters/ Forms ……………………………………………… 64

B. Certifications……………………………………………….. 66
C. Tables………………………………………………………... 67
D. Research Output ………………………………………… 70

CURRICULUM VITAE………………………………………………… 72
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List of Figures
Figure Page
1 Distribution of Respondents as to Gender …………………. 37
2 Distribution of Respondents as to Age………………………. 38
3 Distribution of Respondents as to Section ………………... 39
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List of Tables
Table Page
1 Distribution of Responses as to the Importance of
Extracurricular Activities to the Pupil’s Emotion ……………. 41
2 Distribution of Responses as to the Importance of
Extracurricular Activities on the Physical
Well-Being of the Pupils ……………………………………….. 44
3 Distribution of Responses as to the Importance of
Extracurricular Activities on the Social life of
the Pupils ……………………………………………………......47
4 Distribution of Responses as to the Extracurricular
activities engaged in by the Grade VI Pupils of
Gulang-GulangElementary School…………………………......50
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ABSTRACT

The main purpose of the study was to determine the

Importance of Involvement in Extracurricular Activities as Revealed by

Grade VI Pupils of Gulang-Gulang Elementary School. It sought to

describe the demographic profile of respondents and their different

extra-curricular activities they engaged. Lastly, to identify the

importance of extra-curricular activities on the emotional, physical, and

social well-being of the pupils.

This involved 45 females and 25 males as respondents. All

the data and information about the study were obtained through

descriptive type of research with survey questionnaire as the main

instrument used for data collection.

Findings show that the different extra-curricular activities

pupils engaged in were school camp and sports, declamation and lyre

band got the lowest number of responses.

In terms of importance on emtions, pupils strongly agreed

that joining extra-curricular activities enable them to develop their

strengths and weaknesses, develop self-trust and self-satisfaction,

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gain self- confidence, enjoy relationship and reach their potentials and

develop positive outlook in life.

In terms of physical aspect, most of the pupils strongly

agreed with the response, joining extra-curricular make me develop

significantly higher physical self-esteem, healthy, develop my physical

attributes in doing activities, improve overall well-being and physically

fit.

As to social aspect of the pupils, the pupils strongly agreed

that joining extra-curricular activities makes them learn the value of

good sportsmanship and a better person through experiencing

competition, teamwork and cooperation, understand other person’s

personality and prepared in leadership.

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