Using Canvas Interactive Flexible Learning System in Developing Analytical and Critical Skills of Business Administration Students

Abstract

This study determined the effectiveness of Canvas interactive flexible learning system in developing the analytical and critical skills of Bachelor of Science of Business students of Jose Rizal University who were enrolled in the subject of Business Organization & Management for the 1st semester of the academic year 2020-2021. Fifty students as the sample size resulted from the random selection of the sections of the subject Business Organization & Management offered during the semester became part of quasi-experimental design. Pre-test and Posttest on case analyses were conducted to determine the analytical and critical skills of the students in terms of problem determination, problem analysis, and problem resolution. Frequency count, percent, mean, and standard deviation for dependent data were used for statistical treatment. Findings shows that problem determination (WM =5.26, SD = 0.95), problem analysis (WM =5.90, SD = 2.87), and problem resolution (WM = 6.06, SD = 3.59) were improved after the treatment with WMs of 9.60, 7.30, and 7.00, respectively.