Challenges Encountered during the New Normal Education among the Grade 12 HUMSS Students at the Bestlink College of the Philippines

Vol.3, No.1D

Abstract

The New Normal education changed our lifestyle, from how we communicate to how we socialize. Coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19, is a health problem, deeply affecting several areas like daily life, working life and the education system. Online learning is a new and innovative way of education, but amid the pandemic, not everyone can afford to do online learning. The new normal hasn’t been so easy for many people, especially students who don't have enough resources for their technological learning materials. This study aims to give us awareness of what’s happening in the new normal education that the higher government decided to implement. In the middle of the rise pandemic, there were over a billion children who weren't able to go to school. 

As an outcome, education has switched to an e-learning system, whereby teaching is undertaken on digital platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet. However, this setup is a struggle for some students; some have responsibilities, and most cannot afford a stable internet connection.  The researchers used qualitative descriptive research to conduct this study. The survey was gathered via messenger using Google Forms and answered by sixty (60) Grade 12 HUMSS students at the Bestlink College of the Philippines. The sampling method used is convenience sampling. The results of this study showed that many students are struggling with the new normal education; the researchers concluded that most of the students from the grade 12 HUMSS are struggling with the new normal education.