Enhancing English Learning through Technology: Assessing the Role of Technological Tools in Advancing Outcomes-Based Education within the English Access Micro Scholarship Program
Keywords:
Outcome-based education, technological tools, academic performanceAbstract
The goal of outcome-based learning (OBL) is to establish clear, quantifiable learning objectives or outcomes that students should have attained by the end of the learning process. It places a strong emphasis on stating objectives clearly before creating lessons, assisting teachers in organizing their lessons around these goals. This quantitative research study aims to evaluate the influence of technological tools on Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) within the English Access Micro scholarship Program. Employing a descriptive-correlational research design, the study involved 100 participants selected through stratified random sampling from the English Access Micro scholarship Program cohort. Quantitative data was gathered through standardized surveys administered to students and educators. The surveys assessed perceptions of technology integration in OBE, its influence on learning outcomes, and its role in enhancing student engagement and motivation within the program. Additionally, academic performance metrics were collected to correlate with technology usage. Descriptive statistical analyses, including measures of central tendency and dispersion, were conducted to summarize participants' perceptions of technology's role in OBE. Correlational analyses were employed to ascertain the relationship between technology usage and academic performance within the OBE framework. Findings revealed a statistically significant positive correlation between the frequency of technology utilization and improvements in learning outcomes within the English Access Micro scholarship Program. The study identified specific technological tools that significantly contributed to enhanced student engagement and motivation within an OBE context. This research provides quantitative insights into the efficacy of technology in advancing OBE practices within the English Access Micro scholarship Program, emphasizing its impact on learning outcomes. The findings offer recommendations for optimizing technology integration strategies to better align with OBE principles and maximize educational benefits. This article employs a descriptive-correlational quantitative research design, involving 100 participants selected through stratified random sampling to investigate the role of technological tools in advancing Outcomes-Based Education within the English Access Micro scholarship Program.
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