Study Habit
Chapter 1
The Problem and its Background
Introduction
Study habit is defined as the regular tendencies and practices that one depicts during the process of gaining information through learning. In short, it is the way that you study. It includes time management or how much time you afford in studying, your desk, the lightings, what subject you start on studying, whether you study with or without music, do you take down notes or not, do you sit or lie down, etc. Despite the fast pacing growth of technology which made information readily available, still, studying is a must especially for students. Since time immemorial, people have been studying and different techniques have been employed. Some were effective, some were not. This leads us to a question of whether or not study habits affect learning. Does it have an impact on our academic performance? For students studying is not just an option, it is a must. For it is said that there are no brilliant students, just conscientious ones. Bombarded with loads of paper works and several assignments, it is never an easy task to be a student. However, to graduate, these difficulties must be overcome. It is up to the student to adjust. He must study. This leads us to our next question of how much impact does a study habit have on the academic performance of a student? According to Fielden in 2004, good study habits help the students in critical reflection in skills outcomes such as selecting, analyzing, critiquing, and synthesizing. (“The effect of Study Habits on the Academic Performance of Freshmen Education Students in Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City School Year 2008-2009”). Following the view of Fielden, there is an effect, however, are his findings applicable to all? Is it applicable even to students, regardless of age, gender, year level and courses? Does it also apply to accountancy students which is one of the most complicated field of expertise? This study aims to answer all the
The Problem and its Background
Introduction
Study habit is defined as the regular tendencies and practices that one depicts during the process of gaining information through learning. In short, it is the way that you study. It includes time management or how much time you afford in studying, your desk, the lightings, what subject you start on studying, whether you study with or without music, do you take down notes or not, do you sit or lie down, etc. Despite the fast pacing growth of technology which made information readily available, still, studying is a must especially for students. Since time immemorial, people have been studying and different techniques have been employed. Some were effective, some were not. This leads us to a question of whether or not study habits affect learning. Does it have an impact on our academic performance? For students studying is not just an option, it is a must. For it is said that there are no brilliant students, just conscientious ones. Bombarded with loads of paper works and several assignments, it is never an easy task to be a student. However, to graduate, these difficulties must be overcome. It is up to the student to adjust. He must study. This leads us to our next question of how much impact does a study habit have on the academic performance of a student? According to Fielden in 2004, good study habits help the students in critical reflection in skills outcomes such as selecting, analyzing, critiquing, and synthesizing. (“The effect of Study Habits on the Academic Performance of Freshmen Education Students in Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City School Year 2008-2009”). Following the view of Fielden, there is an effect, however, are his findings applicable to all? Is it applicable even to students, regardless of age, gender, year level and courses? Does it also apply to accountancy students which is one of the most complicated field of expertise? This study aims to answer all the