International Journal of Educatio Elementaria and Psychologia

The Relationship between Teachers’ Professional Competencies and the Achievement of Graduate Competency Standards in Elementary Schools

2025-08-15T21:16:27+07:00

The quality of elementary education is fundamentally linked to teacher effectiveness, with professional competence being a cornerstone of student success. This study aimed to quantitatively determine the relationship between the professional competencies of elementary school teachers and the achievement of Graduate Competency Standards (GCS) by their students. A quantitative correlational design was employed, involving a sample of certified teachers and their respective students from several elementary schools. Teacher professional competence was assessed using a standardized competency test, while student achievement data was obtained from official GCS scores. The data were analyzed using Pearson correlation. The results revealed a significant and strong positive correlation (r = 0.78, p < 0.01) between the level of teachers’ professional competence and students’ GCS achievement. Higher teacher competence scores were consistently associated with higher student achievement. This study concludes that teachers’ professional competence is a critical and significant predictor of students’ success in meeting educational benchmarks. Therefore, enhancing the quality of elementary education hinges on targeted and continuous professional development programs for teachers.

The Relationship of Teachers’ Emotional Intelligence to Student Discipline

2025-08-15T21:36:32+07:00

Student discipline is a critical factor in creating an effective learning environment, and it is often influenced by the teacher’s ability to manage classroom dynamics. Teachers’ emotional intelligence (EI) is increasingly recognized as a key competency in this regard. This study aimed to determine the quantitative relationship between the emotional intelligence of teachers and the level of discipline among their students. A quantitative correlational research design was implemented with a sample of elementary school teachers and their students. Teacher EI was measured using a validated Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire, while student discipline was assessed through a standardized discipline scale completed by trained observers. The data were analyzed using Pearson correlation. The results indicated a significant and strong positive correlation (r = 0.82, p < 0.01) between teachers’ emotional intelligence and student discipline levels. Teachers with higher EI scores consistently managed classrooms with higher levels of student discipline. This study concludes that a teacher’s emotional intelligence is a significant predictor of student discipline. Therefore, fostering EI through targeted professional development is a crucial strategy for improving classroom management and creating a more conducive learning atmosphere.

The Effectiveness of Project-Based Learning on Elementary School Students’ Creativity

2025-08-08T14:37:42+07:00

Fostering creativity is a critical objective of 21st-century education, yet traditional pedagogical approaches often fall short of developing this essential skill. Project-Based Learning (PjBL) has been proposed as a student-centered model that can enhance creative thinking by engaging students in authentic, complex tasks. This study aimed to quantitatively determine the effectiveness of the PjBL model on the creativity of elementary school students. A quasi-experimental research design was employed, utilizing a pre-test/post-test non-equivalent control group. The sample consisted of two fourth-grade classes, one serving as the experimental group receiving the PjBL intervention and the other as a control group receiving conventional instruction. Student creativity was measured using a validated instrument assessing fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. The collected data were analyzed using an independent samples t-test. The results revealed a statistically significant difference between the post-test scores of the two groups (p < 0.05), with the experimental group demonstrating a substantially higher average creativity score. The analysis indicated that the PjBL model was significantly more effective in enhancing students’ creative thinking skills compared to traditional teaching methods. This study concludes that PjBL is a highly effective pedagogical strategy for fostering creativity in elementary education and recommends its broader implementation to better prepare students with the skills needed for future challenges.

The Effectiveness of the Use of Learning Videos on the Understanding of Mathematics Concepts in Elementary Schools

2025-08-15T21:47:14+07:00

The abstract nature of many mathematical concepts presents a significant pedagogical challenge in elementary education, often leading to difficulties in student comprehension. The integration of multimedia, such as learning videos, offers a promising avenue to make these concepts more concrete and accessible. This study aimed to quantitatively determine the effectiveness of using learning videos on elementary school students’ understanding of mathematics concepts. A quasi-experimental, pre-test/post-test non-equivalent control group design was employed. The sample consisted of two fifth-grade classes, with one class (N=32) assigned as the experimental group utilizing learning videos and the other (N=32) as the control group receiving conventional, textbook-based instruction. Students’ conceptual understanding was measured using a validated, standardized mathematics concept test. Data were analyzed using an independent samples t-test and normalized gain scores. The results revealed a statistically significant difference in the post-test scores between the two groups (p < 0.01), with the experimental group demonstrating a substantially higher mean score and a significantly greater normalized gain. The study concludes that the use of learning videos is a highly effective instructional strategy for improving students’ understanding of mathematical concepts in elementary school.