Virtual Laboratory Learning Environment and The Students’ Performance

The virtual laboratory learning environment is one of the indicators that would indicate students’ success in their performance in the virtual laboratory class. This study determined the predictors of students’ academic performance at Misamis University, particularly those with virtual laboratory classes. The total populations of the students with virtual laboratory classes were 185, and the target respondents were 125. The researchers used the descriptive-correlational research design and the Student Perceptions of Learning Environment Questionnaire (SPLEQ) as instruments. Mean, standard deviation and Multiple Regression Analysis were the statistical tools used. Findings revealed that the student’s virtual laboratory learning environment was good. The student’s performance in laboratory subjects was satisfactory. There was a significant relationship between the students’ virtual laboratory learning environment and their performance in task orientation and investigation; these two predicted students’ performances in the virtual laboratory. The study recommends that students participate attentively and perform in virtual laboratory classes. Teachers must also be attentive regarding their student’s work and performance in the virtual simulations and ensure clarity of instruction and proper guidance. Teachers should also review and explain to the students after completing virtual simulations (LABSTER). And future researchers must investigate other factors that might contribute to the student’s performances in virtual laboratory classes.