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Students? Perspectives on Flexible Learning During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study

Volume: 90  ,  Issue: 1 , December    Published Date: 08 December 2021
Publisher Name: IJRP
Views: 410  ,  Download: 487 , Pages: 285 - 298    
DOI: 10.47119/IJRP1009011220212552

Authors

# Author Name
1 Louie Constantine C. Opiniano
2 Jhon Lloyd R. Astilla
3 Bhen Adrian Y. Virtudazo
4 Joshua Jaig M. Banzon
5 Val Anthony G. Abando
6 Kim Neo A. Turco

Abstract

Flexible learning has its advantages, one of them is the evolution of technology and the presence of the internet. Today, the Internet and compressed video have taken distance learning in new directions, allowing distance learning to occur in real-time. Live video instruction is the most popular and fastest-growing delivery mode in the United States (Ostendorf, 1997). It is also a way for students to keep the flow of education progression at bay so that they would not be left behind by the school year. During the pandemic, students are also provided with learning materials like modules, workbook, worksheet and textbook that aid in their independent learning process. Students in this learning modality have one common communication channel: either through email or the learning management system (LMS). This mode is specifically helpful for students with difficulty attending specific time schedules. It also allows peer collaboration through group assignments where students can work and review tasks together. Ultimately, this aids to those with no full access to the internet (Gardiner, 2020). The study is aimed towards the insights and experiences of senior high school students on how the Covid-19 pandemic affected their studies on the new modes of learning their school has provided. The study is exclusive only from within 10 to 15 senior high school students within Leyte to improve the effectiveness of the results that would satisfy the needs of the researchers. The researchers will have Senior High School students studying in Leyte as participants of the study. The participants describe their experiences on new modes of learning as being effective, safe, but a little bit difficult. In terms of perspectives, the participants stated that they have potential problems, adjusting to adapt and having a positive outlook. Most of the participants responded as they have potential problems and are the main reason why students struggle to learn in this pandemic. According to M. Adnan & K. Anwar(2020),stated that students reported a few other issues like lack of interaction with the instructor, response time, and absence of traditional classroom socialization. In comparison to the researcher's study, this is connected because both our studies shared the same responses between student?s regarding difficulties with time and miscommunication. And last but not the least, the researchers also identified the challenges that the participants encountered which are Internet, Personal Struggles, Environment, Miscommunication, Not Affected and Lack of time. Among the six challenges encountered, the internet is the most stated complaint by the participants of the researchers study.

Keywords

  • Senior High School
  • online education