Readiness of the Hospitality Management Students on Face-To-Face Classes in the New Normal at Bestlink College of the Philippines: Towards A Guide

Vol.3, No.1B

Abstract

Learning readiness is crucial for learning success, and changing the learning model requires preparation. This study aims to determine the readiness of hospitality management students for face-to-face classes in the new normal at Bestlink College of the Philippines and the guidelines to follow for implementation. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, every student's normal way of living and learning has changed. Therefore, it is essential to identify whether students are ready for face-to-face classes. Educators can use resources in traditional face-to-face learning to help students gain, apply, and upgrade their knowledge and skills by knowing their level of readiness towards face-to-face classes. Students' readiness for face-to-face classes can be assessed comprehensively from five main domains: motivation, possession of facilities or equipment, capability to assess and use technology, the usefulness of other school services relative to learning, and self-directed learning.

This research study utilized the descriptive method design to investigate and collect information about the readiness of hospitality management students for face-to-face classes in the new normal at Bestlink College of the Philippines. The researchers gathered data using an online questionnaire administered via Google Forms to 50 hospitality management students from various college levels at Bestlink College of the Philippines in November 2021. The collected data were analyzed and presented as percentage and weighted mean scores.