Coping Mechanism of Island School Students on the Problems Encountered in Modular Distance Learning

Jay Mar A. Barcenas¹ , Michael B. Bibon²

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.7 , Issue.12 , pp.1-6, Dec-2021

Online published on Dec 31, 2021

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Abstract :
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought changes in all aspects of life particularly in the education sector. Called as the new normal, students have battled on continuing their studies through distance learning modality via printed modules. This new normal for learning brought setbacks to many island school students who juggle work, responsibilities, and schooling simultaneously. The study aims to identify the coping mechanisms on the problems encountered of island school students in modular distance learning. The design of the study used mixed methods of quantitative and qualitative approaches. Semi-structured interview was conducted for gathering data. Two hundred sixty (260) students from an island secondary school in Philippines were considered as key informants of the study. Thematic analysis approach through coding was used to substantiate oral responses, and frequency count of similar responses was also executed. Findings revealed that students (1) seek help from more knowledgeable others due to unavailability of an immediate support system, (2) cheat or refer to internet for independent learning, and (3) they carefully organized the modules to manage time well prior to answering and submitting outputs. The data connoted that students were resourceful enough to address the problems they encountered in modular distance learning.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Coping Mechanism, Distance Learning, Modules, Problems, Students

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