The Impact of the Pandemic Crisis to SPT Preparedness of BSED Science Majors of Bestlink College of the Philippines S.Y. 2021-2022

Vol.3, No.1C

Abstract

The education system has recently been rocked by an unprecedented health crisis that has shaken its foundation. Given the current uncertainty, gaining a nuanced understanding of students' online learning experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic is critical. Although many studies have been conducted in this area, little information is available about the challenges and the specific strategies students use to overcome them. As a result, this study attempts to fill the void. Using a mixed-methods approach, the findings revealed that college students' online learning challenges varied in type and extent. Their most difficult challenge was related to their home learning environment, while their least difficult challenge was technological literacy and competency.

According to the findings, the COVID-19 pandemic had the greatest impact on the quality of the learning experience and students' mental health. Students' most frequently used strategies were resource management and utilization, help-seeking, technical aptitude enhancement, time management, and learning environment control.

The online class was introduced in most countries, including the Philippines, to continue the education process. In this mode, teaching and Learning occur on electronic devices, which are relatively new to the teaching-learning community. This study aimed to learn how online classes fared for the teachers and students at Bestlink College of the Philippines. Furthermore, it attempted to comprehend the users' experiences and the unique set of challenges that this mode of education presents.