Learning Skills towards Academic Achievement among Working Students

Abstract

Good learning skills are essential for any student aiming to achieve academic success and have a major impact on their overall performance. This study aims to determine the relationship between learning skills and academic achievement among working students at Santo Tomas Davao Del Norte. Data were gathered from 311 working students using a stratified random sampling technique. This study utilized a quantitative non-experimental research design through a descriptive correlational approach. The study employed adapted instruments that were rigorously validated for accuracy and relevance. The statistical tools used in this study were mean and pearson r. Results revealed that learning skills, including time management, communication skills, IT skills, problem solving skills, teamwork skills, and self-evaluation skills, were oftentimes manifested at a high level. The academic achievement of working students, measured by their General Weighted Average (GWA), was found to be very high. A positive, weak, and statistically significant correlation was observed between learning skills and academic achievement. This implies that strong learning skills positively influence academic performance, enabling working students to effectively balance their academic and professional responsibilities. The findings suggest that enhancing learning skills can lead to improved academic outcomes for working students.