Irish Cabtalan-Achondo, and Sarah O. Namoco
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines
C.M. Recto Avenue, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]
Sci.Int.(Lahore),34(4),401-405 ,2022 ISSN 1013-5316;CODEN: SINTE 8 401 ABSTRACT: Different disciplines require different levels of motivation and engagement in learning. In the case of the high
school students enrolled in a science curriculum taking Home Economics class, there is no available measurement scale that
will determine the level of motivation and engagement in the subject. To address this research gap, the researcher developed
99 question items for motivation and engagement in learning Home Economics during online class from FGD, a thorough
review of previous studies and theories relating to the level of motivation and engagement of students. The 99 question items
that were developed were utilized in an online survey among Grade seven and eight science curriculum high school students.
One hundred eighty-one (181) students responded to the survey via Google Form. The data collected were analyzed using
Exploratory Factor Analysis to evaluate the factor scales and to examine the appropriateness of the items included in the
measurement scale. Results from the data analysis revealed three factors bearing an Eigenvalue of one or higher. These three
factors have an explained variance of 37.90%. The factors were labeled as social engagements for factor one, academic goals
for factor 2, and challenges in learning online modality for factor 3. The findings provided a shred of solid evidence that
students who are enrolled in a science curriculum have the willingness to achieve with social interactions and an effort in
doing the activities despite the challenges posed by the online learning modality. Recommendations for further studies are
discussed in this study.
Keywords: EFA, Engagement, Home Economics Class, Measurement Scale Development, Motivation, Science Curriculum https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Irish-Achondo/publication/362908797_DIMENSION_OF_MOTIVATION_AND_ENGAGEMENT_OF_SCIENCE_CURRICULUM_HIGH_SCHOOL_STUDENTS_TAKING_HOME_ECONOMICS_CLASS_DEVELOPMENT_OF_MEASUREMENT_SCALE_THROUGH_EXPLORATORY_FACTOR_ANALYSIS/links/63077c9261e4553b9539bd79/DIMENSION-OF-MOTIVATION-AND-ENGAGEMENT-OF-SCIENCE-CURRICULUM-HIGH-SCHOOL-STUDENTS-TAKING-HOME-ECONOMICS-CLASS-DEVELOPMENT-OF-MEASUREMENT-SCALE-THROUGH-EXPLORATORY-FACTOR-ANALYSIS.pdf
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