Abstract: The study investigates the mediating effect of autonomous learning on the relationship between critical thinking and learning behavior of Senior High School Students. Utilizing a quantitative research design and mediation analysis through stratified random sampling, data were collected from 300 respondents in grades 11 and 12 of public secondary schools in the Municipality of Lupon. The research instruments for the study were carefully selected and adapted questionnaires aimed at assessing the key constructs of critical thinking, learning behavior, and autonomous learning. Statistical analyses included the Mean, Pearson-Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient, and Path Analysis. The results revealed a high level of critical thinking skills, learning behavior, and autonomous learning among senior high school students. Furthermore, a significant relationship was found between critical thinking skills, learning behavior, and autonomous learning. Autonomous learning was identified as a partial mediator in the relationship between critical thinking and learning behavior of Senior High School Students.
The findings suggest that interventions aimed at improving autonomous learning strategies could be effective in enhancing both critical thinking and positive learning behaviors among senior high school students.
Keywords: education, autonomous learning, critical thinking, learning behavior, quantitative research, mediation, Philippines.
Title: The Mediating Effect of Autonomous Learning on the Relationship between Critical Thinking and Learning Behavior of Senior High School Students
Author: Hanie Beth C. Lebante, Ester Jean U. Pelayo
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations
ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)
Vol. 13, Issue 1, January 2025 - March 2025
Page No: 35-53
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 11-February-2025
