The Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Academic Performance of 4th Year Criminology Students of Bestlink College of the Philippines (Bulacan Campus)

Vol. 3, No. 1A

Abstract

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-cov-2 virus. Due to the unique coronavirus pandemic, many universities and colleges worldwide have resorted to online learning. This cross-sectional study aimed to see if the COVID-19 lockdown affected criminology students' and researchers' academic performance. Although online education allows for self-study, the main challenge that online education faces in crime is how to deliver practical lessons. Because most of the subjects are practical, learning them online is difficult. Students believe completing training competencies only through an online education system is challenging. Making online education more interactive, presenting medical procedures in real-life circumstances, delivering clear information, and providing 3D virtual tools to match the real situation could all help to improve online education.

The study was conducted to determine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the performance of criminology students of Bestlink College of the Philippines (Bulacan Campus) so that they can become aware of the possible scenarios they might encounter while taking online classes. Also, the study is limited to the Criminology Students). This study used the descriptive design of the method as it focused on the present condition. The respondents of the study were thirty-year criminology students. The researcher used a survey questionnaire as an instrument for the study. 

The overall result of the survey showed that most of the respondents strongly agreed about taking their classes seriously and enjoyed their teacher's company. However, they stated that they have a short attention span in learning and lose interest in studying sometimes. The study also shows that most students have learned something since the online class started and are interested in participating in limited face-to-face classes. The result also shows that most respondents noticed something in their diet habits, and their mental health affected their ability to get work done. Also, the result shows that the students do not find their modules motivating, and it is not helping to improve their communication and analytical skills. Overall, the respondent stated that the COVID-19 pandemic affects their Academic Performance and Mental Health.