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A Study Exploring the Correlation Between Honor Students and Leadership
Selection.
A Research Proposal Presented to
The Faculty of the Senior High School
Sapang Bato National High School
Sapang Bato, Angeles City
In Partial Fulfillment of the requirements
for the Technical-Vocational and Livelihood Track
Home Economics Strand
Sangab, Meagan Joyce
Laxamana, Loraine
Mariano, Eljay
Diosanta, El Cid
De hapon, Jenny
Baclay, Anasil
Lacson, Ezea
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September 2024
Chapter 1
Background of the Study
Leadership selection in educational settings is often regarded according to
academic excellence. This idea has led to many assumptions about why honor
students are on the top list of the most highly selected student leaders in schools. This
study aims to explore and define qualities across the idea of selecting honor students
as effective models for leadership.
Jay Frayman (2008) stated in his study that there are literally tens of thousands
of honors students in the U.S. His study shows that these students tend to be more
eager, exploratory, and experienced than their non-honors counterparts. Honors
students are expected to be highly motivated, self-directed learners. According to
Cohen (2002), due to their high academic standing, honor students are also
stereotyped as having greater leadership qualities than their non-honor students
because of these qualities. This perception stems from the idea that leadership traits
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like initiative, responsibility, and interpersonal skills are closely correlated with
academic success. Making Honor students attractive candidates for leadership roles.
However, some studies show that academic excellence does not automatically
mean leadership excellence. The Great Man theory states that "leaders are born," not
made. Great leaders are natural, and they are different from the ones who are trained.
Most, if not all, remarkable leaders have their legacy in leadership and they were
leaders from the onset of their journey, not just according to their academic
excellence basis. (Barkebo, 2020). According to the Forbes Coaches Council (2023),
leadership excellence is the ability to identify the potential and promote an
environment of empowerment and support. A key component of this is encouraging
individuals to practice self-management by developing a strong sense of self-
awareness and understanding the value of collaboration and teamwork.
Multiple cases like these are mainly being normalized here in the
Philippines, from previous years until now. Including our school. Where honor
students are most likely to be selected as leaders. Not only in a classroom setting but
also in extracurricular programs and activities. This may lead to an academic
stereotype. Thus, only the honor students are given the chance to excel and perform
potential talents in many aspects. Student leadership can be varied not only according
to their academic qualities and traits but also to one's potential skills and effective
leadership traits despite their academic excellence. (Feyman, 2010). The key to this
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study is to explore, expose, and identify qualities and factors emerging as to why
honor students are most likely to be selected as candidates for leaders in a high school
setting. This study hopes that this evaluation will provide valuable insights into the
factors that influence leadership selection, promoting a more inclusive approach and
opportunities for student leadership to all students despite their academic levels and
potential basis.
Conceptual Framework
A conceptual framework is a study diagram that illustrates how the research's
variables are meant to be related to one another (Mulder, 2024). Given that it
provides a visual representation of the concepts and suggests links between them, it is
an essential research component.
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Figure 1
The input contains the information that the researchers require to draw an
overall conclusion about the subject of the study, which is the exploring quantities
why honor students are most likely to be selected as leaders in learning settings. The
process explains how the information will be acquired and handled to arrive at the
stated result. Following the computation and analysis of the data, the output will
provide the interpretation.
Statement of the Problem
The goal of this study was to determine the correlation between the honor
students and the selection for leadership in Sapang Bato National High School - Senior
High School.The following specific questions were considered to address the general
statement mentioned above:
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1. What is the relationship between Leadership selection among Honor students?
2. Is there a significant relationship between the Leadership selection among the Honor
students
3. What traits connects honor students with leadership roles?
Significance of the Study
It is important to examine the potential of every student for selection to the leadership
capabilities of Senior High students in Sapang Bato National High School - Senior High
School to figure out the possible reason behind the frequent selection of honor students as
leaders, revealing how academic excellence influences leadership choices. This research is
particularly significant for various stakeholders, including school administrators,
policymakers, and teachers, for students who have the capabilities to lead the role of
leadership.
To the education professional. This study may serve us evidence-based recommendations
for reshaping leadership selection processes to foster a more equitable environment. By
examining the link between academic performance and leadership selection.
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To the policy maker. This study aims to inform policies that encourage a diverse range of
student leaders, ultimately enriching the school culture and preparing a wider array of
students for future leadership roles.
To the teachers and school administrator. This research provides insights into current
selection biases, encouraging educators to consider broader criteria when identifying student
leaders. This understanding can help create more inclusive leadership development programs
that value different skills and attributes, such as creativity, empathy, teamwork, and problem-
solving.
To the senior high school students. The study results may enlighten on how academic
achievements can impact their leadership opportunities, highlighting the importance of
recognizing diverse talents beyond grades. It encourages students who may not excel
academically but possess other leadership qualities to understand their value and advocate for
their potential.
To future researchers. The findings of this study may be added to the existing body of
information regarding this subject as a guide for future research on the relationship between
Honor students and leadership selection.
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Scope and Delimitation
This Study enlightened on how leadership decisions are influenced by academic achievement
of Senior high school students enrolled in Sapang Bato National High School - Senior High
School during the Academic Year 2024 – 2025. This study set out to explore potential
explanations for the regular selection of honor students as leaders.This examination advances
our understanding of leadership selection in educational environments by supporting
approaches that nurture the potential of all students, not just the most talented ones
Definition of Terms
To help in comprehending this research, the following terms are defined:
Academic Level. Describes a person's degree of education or academic success. The degree
of education attained, such as a bachelor's, master's, PhD, or high school diploma, is usually
used to measure it. Academic level can also relate to how rigorous or challenging a given
course or program is.
Academic Stereotype. A commonly held, frequently oversimplified perception or picture of
a specific group of people, usually based on their academic performance or accomplishments.
Positive and negative stereotypes can shape how people are viewed and handled in academic
settings.
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Correlation. The degree to which two or more variables are related to one another is called
correlation. correlation implies that changes in one variable are related to changes in another,
but correlation does not imply causation. Positive correlation occurs when one variable rises
as the other rises as well as negative correlation occurs when one variable rises while the
other falls.
Extracurricular Program. An activity or series of events that happen outside of the
standard academic curriculum is called an extracurricular program. These programs are
intended to give students the chance to improve both academically and personally. Examples
of this growth include fostering teamwork, gaining leadership experience, and discovering
new interests and hobbies.
Leadership Selection. The process of finding and selecting people for leadership roles in a
group or organization is known as leadership selection. This procedure, which is usually
determined by factors like credentials, experience, and the capacity to encourage and inspire
others, can take many different forms, including elections, appointments, or evaluations.
Leadership Traits. The features, attributes, or conduct linked to successful leadership are
known as leadership traits. Integrity, empathy, communication prowess, decisiveness, and the
capacity to uplift and motivate others are a few examples of these qualities. Different
leadership qualities can be exhibited based on the environment and customs of the group or
organization being led.
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