Research Article
Maria S. Tugano, Jose Zafe Tria, Jimmelyn Z. Tonio
International Journal of Professional Development, Learners and Learning, Volume 4, Issue 2, Article No: ep2206
ABSTRACT
Educational institutions were compelled to close their doors due to COVID-19 pandemic. This resulted to the sudden shift from face-to-face classes to flexible learning to allow continuity of providing quality education to students. The aim of this study is to determine the level of satisfaction of students of Catanduanes State University (CatSU) on modular learning as one of the flexible learning modalities used by the institution during the pandemic. This quantitative descriptive research developed and utilized a Likert scale survey questionnaire distributed to 3,332 students of CatSU representing the various colleges and year levels. Result of the study showed that the students’ level of satisfaction on modular learning has varying degree of strength from “very satisfied” (x =2.71) to “satisfied” (x =2.01) in the different indicators covered by the study. Significant differences were likewise revealed in the level of satisfaction among students across colleges and year levels. Further investigation is needed to validate the findings. Studies not only exploring on student satisfaction but also satisfaction among faculty members of the institution on the implementation of modular learning amidst pandemic is also recommended.
Keywords: modular learning, satisfaction, new normal, COVID-19 pandemic
Review Article
Michael Bobias Cahapay
International Journal of Professional Development, Learners and Learning, Volume 2, Issue 1, Article No: ep2102
ABSTRACT
The continuity of education after the current crisis is a major national concern. A vulnerable group that may be further marginalized in the process consists of learners in indigenous communities. Through a review of the Philippine Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP), this article seeks to create space for the indigenous peoples (IP) learners toward an inclusive post-coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) education. Considering the pre-COVID-19 background of resources and the current epidemiological status of IP communities, the researcher presents strategies on how post-COVID-19 education can be delivered. For example, in an IP community with electricity access and low technology access but no internet and has high to moderate risk of virus infection, a combination of print modular learning and television- and radio- based learning can be adopted but not the synchronous and asynchronous learning and stagger in-person learning. This suggested option and others are offered in the paper.
Keywords: learning continuity plan, indigenous peoples, COVID-19 pandemic, inclusive education, Philippines
Research Article
Edgar John Sintema, Derick Singogo
International Journal of Professional Development, Learners and Learning, Volume 2, Issue 1, Article No: ep2101
ABSTRACT
Schools in Zambia partner with students’ families and communities through the Parents Teachers Association to promote community participation in the academic and social welfare of students. However, this partnership is sometimes weakened by unexpected external factors to the detriment of the students’ educational development. This study used the theoretical lens of Epstein’s School-Family-Community partnership model to examine the role of parents in the home environment in creating a supportive technological environment for school children in response to the effects of COVID-19 on education. To accomplish the purpose of the study, twenty parents responded to open-ended written interviews. Data were qualitatively analyzed using content analysis. Results revealed inadequate preparation of parents to respond to the academic needs of their school children. Households were facing numerous challenges in procuring curriculum materials like prescribed textbooks. Further, it was revealed that electricity load shading negatively affected students’ access to the educational content on television and e-learning facilities aimed at supplementing school classroom instruction. The study concluded that there were limited or no technology resources in Zambian homes to support students’ access to education during the COVID-19 period.
Keywords: educational preparedness, home environment, partnership, COVID-19
Research Article
Rizal Kamsurya
International Journal of Professional Development, Learners and Learning, Volume 1, Issue 2, Article No: ep2008
ABSTRACT
This research aims to evaluate the learning of mathematics at the college level conducted through distance learning programs during the COVID-19 pandemic in Jakarta. This research is a type of evaluation research using the Context, Input, Process, and Product (CIPP) model that is (1) context consists of program background and program planning (2) Inputs include of students readiness, teaching materials, facilities and infrastructures (3) process consisting of teaching methods and constraints in learning, and (4) the product consists of understanding and learning outcomes. Respondents in this study amounted to 155 students spread across five colleges in Jakarta. The instruments used for data collection are unstructured questionnaires and interviews. The validity of the device used is expert judgment. Furthermore, data is analyzed in a descriptive and interpretation to obtain an accurate picture of factual conditions in the field. The results showed that the mathematical learning conducted through distance learning at higher education in Jakarta needs improvement and improvement in quality from various aspects such as preparation, facilities and infrastructure, material materials, and learning methods used in the effort to achieve the objectives of the established differentiation. It based on the evaluation result on the context component; Score value 3.325 with outstanding category, input component; Score 2.86 by good category, process components; Score 2.80 by good grade, and product component; Score 2.26 with the less good group.
Keywords: evaluation, Mathematics learning, COVID-19
Review Article
Jose Z. Tria
International Journal of Professional Development, Learners and Learning, Volume 1, Issue 1, Article No: ep2001
ABSTRACT
The present COVID-19 pandemic has brought extraordinary challenges and has affected the educational sectors, and no one knows when it will end. Every country is presently implementing plans and procedures on how to contain the virus, and the infections are still continually rising. In the educational context, to sustain and provide quality education despite lockdown and community quarantine, the new normal should be taken into consideration in the planning and implementation of the “new normal educational policy”. This article presents opportunities for responding issues, problems and trends that are currently arising and will arise in the future due to COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of education in the Philippines - the new educational norm.
Keywords: new normal, education, COVID-19, global pandemic