Online Education in Times of the Pandemic: A Quantitative Study of the Learning Experiences Among Filipino Pre-Service Language Teachers
Keywords:
Covid-19 Pandemic, Online Learning, Learning Experiences, Pre-service Teachers
Abstract
The upsurge in Covid-19 cases was marked as the greatest malady of the educational sector, which forced the academic institutions across the globe to shift towards the internet-based distance education, regardless of the readiness of both the learners and the instructors alike to adapt to the new learning modality. More than a year has elapsed since the emergence of the pandemic, yet the online learning experiences of Filipino pre-service teachers remains largely a mystery. This study attempts to investigate the learning experiences of 91 Filipino pre-service teachers, particularly those who majored in English, with the use of the College Student Learning Experience Survey (CSLES), an online survey developed by Zhang and Zhou (2021). The results revealed that the pre-service teachers were able to have positive learning experiences in their online classes. This is evident in the high level of learning satisfaction of the respondents, and their positive view of their learning communities and perceived student support. It was also reported that majority of the prospective teachers experienced symptoms of anxiety and depression in their online classes. Moreover, internet connectivity issues, power outages and poor learning environment were listed as major concerns that the prospective teachers endured in their virtual class sessions. Finally, a relationship between the universities in which the respondents were enrolled in and their perceived student support and learning satisfaction was also found. The year level of the respondents was also found to have a significant effect on their overall learning process and perception of learning community.
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Cahapay, M. B., & Rotas, E. E. (2020). Difficulties in Remote Learning: Voices of Philippine University Students in the Wake of COVID-19 Crisis. Asian Journal of Distance Education, 15(2), 147-158.
Chen, G., Gašević, D., Guan, Q., Wen, G., Whitelock‐Wainwright, A., Yan, L. (2021). Students’ experience of online learning during the COVID‐19 pandemic: A province‐wide survey study. British Journal of Educational Technology, 52(5), 2038–2057. doi:10.1111/bjet.13102
Cojocariu, V. M., Lazar, G., Lazar, I., & Nedeff, V. (2014). SWOT Anlysis of E-learning Educational Services from the Perspective of their Beneficiaries. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 116, 1999–2003. doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2014.01.510
Cruz, J. D., Galeon, D. H., & Garcia, P. G. (2019). E-learning roadmap for open distance learning in Cordillera Administrative Region. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 482, 012012. doi:10.1088/1757-899x/482/1/012012
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Daniel, S. J. (2020). Education and the COVID-19 pandemic. PROSPECTS, 49(1-2), 91-96. doi:10.1007/s11125-020-09464-3
Dayagbil, F. T., Garcia, L. L., Olvido, M. M. J., & Palompon, D. R. (2021). Teaching and Learning Continuity Amid and Beyond the Pandemic. Frontiers in Education, 6. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2021.678692
De Fazio, T., Gilding, A., & Zorzenon, G. (2000). Student Learning Support in an Online Learning Environment. ASCILITE.
Dhawan, S. (2020). Online Learning: A Panacea in the Time of COVID-19 Crisis. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 49(1), 5–22. doi:10.1177/0047239520934018
El Said, G. R. (2021). How Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect Higher Education Learning Experience? An Empirical Investigation of Learners’ Academic Performance at a University in a Developing Country. Advances in Human-Computer Interaction, 2021, 1–10. doi:10.1155/2021/6649524
Esteban-Guitart, M., González-Ceballos, I., Palma, M., & Serra, J. M. (2021). Meaningful Learning Experiences in Everyday Life During Pandemics. A Qualitative Study. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.670886
Fawaz, M., & Samaha, A. (2020). E‐learning: Depression, anxiety, and stress symptomatology among Lebanese university students during COVID‐19 quarantine. Nursing Forum, 56(1), 52–57. doi:10.1111/nuf.12521
Hart, J. (2018). Nontraditional Community College Students' Motivational Regulation in a Blended Core Technology Course. Graduate Theses and Dissertations. http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/7163
Hill, J. B. (2021). Pre-Service Teacher Experiences during COVID-19: Exploring the Uncertainties between Clinical Practice and Distance Learning. Journal of Practical Studies in Education, 2(2), 1-13. doi:10.46809/jpse.v2i2.18
Huang, R., Li, J., Tang, S., & Zhuang, R. (2017). Citizen experiences of smart learning in China’s cities. Smart Learning Environments, 4(1). doi:10.1186/s40561-017-0045-7
Jan, A., Ma, L., Rahmatpour, P., Sharif Nia, H., & She, L. (2021). Online Learning Satisfaction During COVID-19 Pandemic Among Chinese University Students: The Serial Mediation Model. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.743936
Kentnor, H. (2015). Distance Education and the Evolution of Online Learning in the United States. Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue, 17(1 & 2), 21-34.
Kong, C. K. (2006). Classroom learning experiences and students’ perceptions of quality of school life. Learning Environments Research, 11(2), 111-129. doi:10.1007/s10984-008-9040-9
Kuong, H. C. (2015). Enhancing Online Learning Experience: From Learners’ Perspective. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 191, 1002–1005. doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.04.403
Lai, P., Nguyen, H., Nguyen, V., & Pham, T. (2021). Online learning amid Covid-19 pandemic: students’ experience and satisfaction. Journal of e-Learning and Knowledge Society, 17(1), 39-48. doi:10.20368/1971-8829/1135293
Mahyoob, M. (2020). Challenges of e-Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic Experienced by EFL Learners. Arab World English Journal, 11(4), 351–362. doi:10.24093/awej/vol11no4.23
Nguyen, T. (2015). The Effectiveness of Online Learning: Beyond No Significant Difference and Future Horizons. MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, 11(2), 309 – 319.
Poon, J. (2013). Blended Learning: An Institutional Approach for Enhancing Students' Learning Experiences. MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, 9(2), 271-289.
Prabas, R. (2020). Is Blended Learning Better than Online Learning for B.Ed Students?. Journal of Learning for Development, 7(3), 349-366.
Raj, E. B. (2015). Nursing Research and Statistics. Nursing MSc Solved Question Papers for 1st Year (2010–2014), 525. doi:10.5005/jp/books/12613_4
Tria, J. Z. (2020). The COVID-19 Pandemic through the Lens of Education in the Philippines: The New Normal. International Journal of Pedagogical Development and Lifelong Learning, 1(1), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.30935/ijpdll/8311
Williams, C. (2007). Research Methods. Journal of Business & Economic Research, 5(3), 65–71. https://clutejournals.com/index.php/JBER/article/download/2532/2578/10126
Zhang Q. A., & Zhou, J. (2021). A Survey Study on U.S. College Students’ Learning Experience in COVID-19. Education Sciences, 11(248), 1-17. doi:10.3390/edusci11050248
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2022-05-03
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Brillantes, C.J.A. 2022. Online Education in Times of the Pandemic: A Quantitative Study of the Learning Experiences Among Filipino Pre-Service Language Teachers. International Journal on Integrated Education. 5, 4 (May 2022), 329-348. DOI:https://doi.org/10.17605/ijie.v5i4.2976.
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