Passion to Learn Well With Reflections of CGPA and Course Levels: Empirical Evidence

Abstract

Passion to learn well (PLW) is important. With limited time and resources, how instructors can pinpoint and prioritize students who need support and encouragement to learn well and achieve the desired class performance. Cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is one acceptable factor in evaluating students’ academic performance. This research studied the relationship between PLW and CGPA, and course levels. The study surveys students at an undergraduate Bangkok private university, business school, real estate major. The questionnaire surveys were conducted in November 2021, and employed quantitative methods and descriptive data analysis. The results show that the higher CGPA, the higher the levels of PLW. Students with a CGPA of 2.35 and below reflected the median level of PLW. Students with CGPA above 3.00 reflected PLW at high to the highest levels. Course levels also show a relationship with PLW. The higher the course levels – from junior to senior courses – the higher PLW. Senior courses had a higher proportion of PLW at high level than junior courses. The findings contribute by support with empirical evidence.