Thesis Rationale

Topic: Analyzing the behavioral Performance of Pupils: Parental Involvement in San Isidro
Elementary School

What is your study all about?

 This study all about analyzing the behavioral performance of the pupils and the involvement
of their parents. This study aims to analyze the effect of parental involvement towards the
performance of the pupils in San Isidro elementary School.
What is your claim?
 The claim of this study was parental involvement is commonly tacked on how this parental
involvement affects the academic achievement of the students; thus, it surely receives more
attention than their behavioral performance, which leads to a lack of proper behavior and
etiquette in the school.

What do other authors say about the study?

 Research suggests that parent involvement in activities that are effectively planned and well
implemented result in substantial benefits to children, parents, educators, and the school
(Sanpungan et al. 2014). Studies that parental involvement positively correlates with
increased student academic achievement and classroom behavior (Mante et al. 2015). It
positively impacts students' performance, as successful pupils come from a nurturing home
environment (Caño et al. 2016).
What’s the gap of the study?
 Despite the established benefits of parental involvement, there remains a notable gap in
understanding the specific mechanisms through which this involvement influences
behavioral outcomes. Most studies have focused primarily on academic performance,
leaving a lack of comprehensive study on how various forms of parental engagement—such
as parenting, home-school relationships, and responsibility for learning outcomes
participation in school activities—affect children's behavior in diverse educational settings.
Additionally, as highlighted in some literature, there is limited exploration of the potential
negative effects of parental involvement, particularly in cases where some research
indicates potential drawbacks to students' general behavior as bad, with reasons like
inappropriate behavior, disrespect for authority, and absence of parental role models
(Caridade et al., 2021; Peng et al., 2023).

How do you intend to address the group?

 This study aims to address the gap by conducting a descriptive analysis of the parental
involvement towards the behavioral performance of the pupils in San Isidro Elementary
School.
Topic: Evaluating Elementary School Students performance using the child-centered
approach

What is your study all about?

- The study is all about evaluating elementary schools’ students’ performance using the child-
centered approach.
What is your claim?
- The researcher claims that many of the students nowadays are more on child-centered
approach where they are the one to understand the content of the lesson for them to be able
to cope up the specific answer specifically in doing their homework and other things.
What do other authors say about the study?
- According to Aquino et.al, students now act as a network through which information is
transferred and transformed, and teachers must act as facilitators and compasses for the
information to manifest into actual output. The teachers who conducted classes in a
student-centered classroom methodology should consider that there are skills that should
be develop in designing innovative activities that can tap student’s needs and interests.
Through these activities, teachers may see a significant improvement in the academic
performance of the students and can unlock their full potential in things other than what
they are capable.
What’s the gap of the study?
- Despite the potential benefits, several research gaps remain in this area. Further research is
needed on the specific types of training and support that teacher require to effectively
implement student-centered assessment strategies. More research is also needed to
understand students' perceptions and misconceptions about student-centered assessment.
Exploring how students interpret and engage with assessment practices can provide
insights into effective strategies for promoting student buy-in and understanding of the
assessment process. Additionally, further research is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness
of student-centered assessment strategies in improving student learning outcomes. This
includes examining the impact of these strategies on student performance, engagement,
motivation, and critical thinking skills across different educational contexts.
How do you intend to address the group?
- It is essential to continue pursuing research in the area of student-centered assessment
strategies. By addressing the identified research gaps and building upon existing literature,
we can gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with
implementing student-centered assessment in educational settings. This research can
inform the development of evidence-based practices and policies that support effective
assessment practices aligned with student-centered learning goals. Continuing to explore
this topic can contribute to the ongoing conversation about assessment practices that
 promote student engagement, learning autonomy, and holistic growth. By investigating the
nuances of student-centered assessment strategies and their impact on student learning
outcomes, we can enhance teaching practices and create more meaningful learning
experiences for students.
Topic: Engaging Young Minds: Effectiveness of Gamification strategies towards the academic
performance of Elementary Students

What is your study all about?

 This study all about understanding the effectiveness of using the gamification strategies
towards the academic performance of elementary students.
What is your claim?
 This study claims that some subjects using gamification strategies has been seen a positive
outcome of the performance of the student and some subjects also results negative
outcomes towards the academic performance of the students.
What do other authors say about the study?
 Many studies highlight that gamification can significantly boost student engagement and
motivation, leading to a more active learning environment (Caponetto et al., 2014; Fadhli et
al. 2020; Hamari et al., 2016). Research indicates that gamified learning can enhance
problem-solving and critical thinking skills by encouraging collaboration and competition
among students (Mohamad et al., 2018). Some literature points out that the effectiveness of
gamification can vary widely depending on factors such as age, learning style, and personal
interests (Zainuddin et al., 2020).
What’s the gap of the study?
 The gap of this study was on gamification in subjects like mathematics and science, there is
less focus on its application to other subjects, which could provide valuable insights into its
holistic effectiveness. Also, most existing research focuses on specific demographics, often
neglecting diverse populations that might react differently to gamification strategies.
How do you intend to address the group?
 This study intends to address this gap by conducting a comparative analysis of the
effectiveness of gamification strategies towards the academic performance of the learners.
In this analysis the researcher be able to explore the different outcomes using the
gamification strategies.