Coping Strategies towards Online Learning of Selected Students in the College of Arts and Communication University of Eastern Philippines
Author : Noime Anacta-Pinangay
Abstract :
This study aimed at exploring the coping strategies towards online learning of selected students in the College of Arts and Communication University of Eastern Philippines. Specifically, the study aimed to: identify the online learning platforms used by the respondents, find out the coping strategies of the respondents towards online learning and draw out recommendations from the respondents for respondents for effective blended mode of learning.
These objectives were achieved through descriptive-survey research design and used survey questionnaire.
The salient findings of the study were:
There were seven (7) online platforms identified which include: FB Messenger, Google Classroom, Google Meet, Zoom, Google Form, Moodle and Meet Up. This conclude that there are various online platforms used by the teachers in delivering their lessons.
There were eleven (11) coping strategies of the respondents towards online learning. To wit: taking breaks, managing time wisely, practicing time management, staying healthy, taking notes, asking questions, resisting social media, exercising, getting help if you need it, getting organized and eating well.
There were six (6) recommendations from the respondents for respondents for effective blended mode of learning which include: strengthen relationships between students–teachers, understanding to the situation of students, choose Learning Management System or LMS where everyone can access, alternative requirements, set classrooms rules before the start of class and long due date of submission of requirements. This concludes that their students’ consultation must be done to address the problems and needs of the students.
Keywords :
Coping Strategies, Blended Mode of Learning and Learning Management System.
