Background: The implementation of effective instructional strategies, together with the use of appropriate teaching resources, plays a significant role in enhancing students’ academic performance. Aims: The study aims to identify which instructional approaches and educational materials most effectively support learning outcomes, and which may require enhancement or replacement. Establishing these relationships, the study intends to provide actionable recommendations for curriculum refinement that align with industry expectations and evolving educational standards. Methods: This study employed a quantitative descriptive-correlational design involving 250 selected BSISM students during the second semester of the 2024–2025 academic year at a higher education institution in Misamis Occidental. Data were collected using a validated researcher-made questionnaire, while academic performance was measured via General Weighted Average (GWA). Statistical Analysis Used: Descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation), Pearson r correlation, and regression analysis were used in analyzing the data. Results: Results indicate that instructional strategies were rated highly effective, particularly in content delivery, technology and simulation, and formative assessment. Teaching resources also have highly effective ratings, with strong evaluations for instructional materials, laboratory access, technological tools, and industry-based resources. Students’ academic performance was generally placed most in the “Above Average” category. Correlation analysis revealed significant positive relationships between instructional strategies and performance, while teaching resources similarly contributed to academic performance.
Keywords: Academic Performance, General Weighted Average, Instructional Strategies, Learning Resources, Pedagogical Methods, Highly Effective, Educational Materials, Curriculum Refinement, Diverse, Utilization, Higher Education Institutions.
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This study did not receive any grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not–for–profit sectors.
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All the authors conceptualized the study, conducted the interviews, performed data analysis, and prepared the manuscript.
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Informed consent was obtained from all participants prior to data collection.
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Data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
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Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the appropriate institutional ethics committee.
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The authors acknowledge the participants for sharing their experiences and the faculty for supporting the research process.
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