English Language Performance of Radiologic Technology Graduates from Higher Education Institute (HEI): Its Implications to Philippine Radiologic Technologists Licensure Examination
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board examination rating, English language performance, higher education institute, radiologic technology, RTLE, licensure examinationAbstract
This study examined the relationship between English language performance and the Philippine Radiologic Technologists Licensure Examination (RTLE) performance of Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology graduates from a Higher Education Institute from 2017 to 2019. A descriptive retrospective correlational ex post facto design was employed using secondary documentary records from the Professional Regulation Commission and the school registrar's office. The study included 53 first-time RTLE takers and analyzed their grades in three English subjects in relation to licensure status and board ratings. Descriptive statistics, chi-square-based trend analysis, Wilcoxon signed-rank test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Spearman rho, and regression analysis were used. Results showed that the institution produced 35 passers out of 53 first-time examinees, yielding an overall passing rate of 66.04%. The highest yearly passing rate was recorded in 2018 at 84.62%, while the lowest was in 2019 at 55.00%. Examinees with higher English-grade categories obtained better board-examination outcomes: the very good category recorded 100% passing, the good category 82.61%, the fair category 54.55%, and the passing category 42.85%. The linear-by-linear association indicated a significant trend between English-grade category and board status, p = .015, while Wilcoxon results showed a significant difference between averaged English grades and board ratings, Z = -5.409, p < .001. The findings suggest that English language performance was meaningfully associated with RTLE performance and may serve as a basis for English-enhancement initiatives in radiologic technology education.
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