Factors Affecting the Passing Rate of Ece Board Examinees
CHAPTER II
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
This Chapter presents the Relevant Theories, Related Literature and Studies, Conceptual Framework, Hypothesis and the Definition of Terms used in the study.
Relevant Theories There are two theories which are considered relevant in this study, namely: Goal Setting Theory of Motiviation by Dr. Edwin Locke (1990), and Cognitive Learning Theory. Goal Setting Theory states that goal setting is essentially linked to task performance. It states that specific and challenging goals along with appropriate feedback contribute to higher and better task performance. In simple words, goals indicate and give direction to an employee about what needs to be done and how much efforts are required to be put in. Locke's theory operates on the premise that individuals create goals by making careful decisions to do so and are compelled toward those goals by virtue of the goal having been set. Basically, Locke's theory states that if an individual sets goals, he will be motivated to achieve those goals by virtue of having set them. Several elements must exist in order for the goal-setting effect to take place. Goals must be clear, challenging and attainable, and there must be some method of receiving feedback. Locke finds that the goal itself is not the motivator, but rather the perceived difference between what was actually attained and what had been planned for. The goal setting theory is a technique used to raise incentives so that students will complete work quickly and effectively, it will be of help to graduates who are conducting their review and preparations for the board exam. It leads to better performance by increasing motivation and efforts, but also through increasing and improving the feedback quality. The Cognitive Learning Theory explained why the brain is the most incredible network of information processing and interpretation in the body as we learn things. This theory are divided into two specific theories: the Social
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
This Chapter presents the Relevant Theories, Related Literature and Studies, Conceptual Framework, Hypothesis and the Definition of Terms used in the study.
Relevant Theories There are two theories which are considered relevant in this study, namely: Goal Setting Theory of Motiviation by Dr. Edwin Locke (1990), and Cognitive Learning Theory. Goal Setting Theory states that goal setting is essentially linked to task performance. It states that specific and challenging goals along with appropriate feedback contribute to higher and better task performance. In simple words, goals indicate and give direction to an employee about what needs to be done and how much efforts are required to be put in. Locke's theory operates on the premise that individuals create goals by making careful decisions to do so and are compelled toward those goals by virtue of the goal having been set. Basically, Locke's theory states that if an individual sets goals, he will be motivated to achieve those goals by virtue of having set them. Several elements must exist in order for the goal-setting effect to take place. Goals must be clear, challenging and attainable, and there must be some method of receiving feedback. Locke finds that the goal itself is not the motivator, but rather the perceived difference between what was actually attained and what had been planned for. The goal setting theory is a technique used to raise incentives so that students will complete work quickly and effectively, it will be of help to graduates who are conducting their review and preparations for the board exam. It leads to better performance by increasing motivation and efforts, but also through increasing and improving the feedback quality. The Cognitive Learning Theory explained why the brain is the most incredible network of information processing and interpretation in the body as we learn things. This theory are divided into two specific theories: the Social