Philippine E-Journals

Issues and Coping Mechanisms: Uncovering the Students’ Experiences with Working Parents During the Pandemic in Remote Learning

Jemyma Thea Arrieta | Abegail Begoniaz | Rheanel Gwen Buduan | Norpri Mae Canja | Athena Cassandra Hernaez | Elysha Faith Portela | Kyle Chester Remucal | Dominic Patric Galdonez

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

Remote learning was implemented in the Philippines and other countries as a safety measure against COVID-19. This phenomenological study looked into students’ experiences during remote learning through a semi-structured interview. Participants were identified by a needs assessment survey that was disseminated to Philippine Science High School - Ilocos Region Campus (PSHS-IRC) students from seventh to ninth grade using a homogeneous purposive sampling technique. Eight qualified participants were interviewed. The interviews were then transcribed and analyzed using cool and warm analysis. Three themes were identified from the analysis, namely: online learning is difficult, parental involvement in students' academic learning, and hobbies and coping mechanisms. Remote learning has been difficult for students, yet, it became easier with their parents’ involvement, as well as, with their various coping mechanisms.