Philippine E-Journals

English Proficiency Test and Academic Performance in Purposive Communication: A Correlation Study

Ruby T. Galang | Arnold D. Lumanlan | Jocelyn Y. Arrozal | Leila Cortez

Discipline: social sciences (non-specific)

 

Abstract:

English is a critical subject in the Philippines; teachers themselves are also required to pass the English Proficiency Test before practicing in public schools. However, there has been a gradual decline in English language proficiency among Filipinos, as evidenced by various assess-ments. The study aims to explore the English proficiency of college students at the university in relation to the course Purposive Commu-nication which sought to answer the following questions:1) What is the academic performance in Purposive Communication course of the respondents?; 2) What are the English proficiency level test results of the respondents? 3) Is there a significant relationship between the general weighted average in the Purposive Communication course of the respondents and the English proficiency level test results of the respondents? The researchers utilized a correlational research design for the study to measure the relationship between independent and dependent variables; it determined that a correlational design was appropriate and beneficial. This phase statistical insights into the re-lationship between academic performance and English proficiency. The findings contributed to theory generation by shedding light on the role of specific college courses in shaping English proficiency and informing educational policies aimed at enhancing language proficiency among future teachers.