Level of Interest of Grade 12 HUMSS Students in the Online Learning Platform in New Normal Education at Bestlink College of the Philippines

Vol.3, No.1D

Abstract

Level of Interest is a powerful motivational process that energizes learning, guides academic and career trajectories, and is essential to academic success. In this pandemic, students' level of interest has lowered because of the new normal form of education. Due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus around the globe, there are currently more than 1.2 billion children in 186 countries affected by school closures due to the pandemic (Li and Lalani, 2020). This affects the country to impose a new mode of learning. Witherow (2020) stated that 85.1% of current international students answered that they are taking online courses due to COVID-19.  45.2% answered that they are interested in studying online due to COVID-19. The Department of Education in the Philippines imposed the "Basic Educational Learning Continuity Plan" to ensure the safety and health of the students to continue their education amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students' level of interest in the new normal education is lower than they are studying in face-to-face classes. In this study, the researcher attempts to get the Level of interest of grade 12 HUMSS students in the online learning platform in the new normal education at Bestlink College of the Philippines. This study utilized the descriptive research method of design with a population of 60 Humanities and Social Science Students at Bestlink College of the Philippines students. The sample of 60 students is the participants of this study using a simple random sampling technique. The instruments used to answer the research problems are a survey and questionnaire with the statistical tools such as frequency and percentage, weighted mean and ranking.  The researchers also searched for related literature and studies. Based on the study, the respondents struggled with attendance, participation, internet connection and meeting the deadline. In the preceding study, respondents "Strongly Agree" that factors motivate their interest in the new normal education, such as teaching strategy, perceived learning and types of their evaluation. Students are motivated if the teacher uses presentation and visual aids for the lesson.  Based on the results presented, the following recommendation is forwarded:  A student needs to manage their time, focus on studying, have an internet connection, attend class and submit schoolwork on time for them to be actively engaged in participating in the new normal education to increase their level of interest. The researchers concluded the possible reasons that lead students to work to increase their level of interest in the students; they need to be active in participating and attending class. Also, teachers should have good teaching styles to increase the student's level of interest.