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Investigating the Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Performance Amongst Secondary Students in Tsirang Dzongkhag

Bhuwan Chandra Ghalley — 2024-08-29

Understanding and managing one’s own emotions has manifold advantages for the success of an individual in life. Considering the importance of Emotional Intelligence (EI), this research, aims to investigate the relationship between EI and the Academic Performance (AP) of Secondary School studets in Tsirang dzongkhag. Data was collected from 140 participant using self-assessment questionnaire. The mid-term test score for 2023 was used to analyze the AP in relation to EI of each student. Results showed positive correlation between EI and AP indicating that students with higher EI score higher in academic test score. It is therefore important to consider students EI while teaching subject matter for better performance academically. The finding would be useful for the school curriculum division to design the teaching material accordingly which may facilitate and design interventions for teaching subject matter in relation to EI.

Factors affecting the Academic Performance of Children of RBP Personnel in Thimphu Dzongkhag.

Karma Delma — 2024-08-29

This study aimed to examine the impact of social, economic, financial, and parenting practices on the academic performance of children of Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) personnel. A quantitative research approach was employed, gathering data through a questionnaire that covered demographic details as well as social, economic, financial, and parenting practice factors. The questionnaire was adapted and modified to align with the research objectives. Responses were collected from 400 parents, with 220 being male and 180 females. The analysis revealed that social, economic, financial, and parenting practices were all significantly and positively correlated with the academic performance of their children. The study also identified a strong positive relationship between economic and financial factors and academic outcomes. Family income emerged as a crucial factor influencing students' performance. Additionally, parental education was found to play a significant role in parent-child interactions; educated parents were more likely to value education and encourage their children to actively pursue it.

Investigating 6th Grade Bhutanese Students Self-Perceived use of Five Stages Writing Process and their Perception in Writing Essay

Tshering Yangzom — 2024-08-29

Bhutanese writing curriculum was shifted to a process approach from product and the focus on this approach led to the introduction of the five stages writing process (FSWP). The FSWP is beneficial and many studies confirmed that it enhances the writing ability. However, many studies and reports have shared that Bhutanese students failed to perform good writing abilities. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the self-perceived use of FSWP by 6th-grade Bhutanese students employing a survey questionnaire. Additionally, this study explored learners’ perceptions towards the self-perceived use of FSWP through semi-structured interviews. Towards these objectives, 33 6th-grade Bhutanese students of Gyelpoizhing Higher Secondary School were selected using a simple random sampling technique. Adopting a mixed method research design known as explanatory sequential design, the qualitative data confirmed the findings of quantitative data. The findings from the two research instruments revealed that the participant of this study uses FSWP at a high level when writing their essays. These findings strongly suggest that the concerned stakeholders, policymakers, and teachers must support the groundwork related to FSWP instruction in enhancing writing abilities. More importantly, the teachers should teach students when, where, and how to use FSWP.