Remote learning vs. limited face-to-face classess: a case study on the educational situation in the Bachelor of Science in Biology course of the University of the Philippies Los Baños and its impacts on the students during the Covid-19 pandemic

Date

6-2023

Adviser

Lea C. Garcia

Principal

Mabel S. Buela

Abstract

The COVID-19 health crisis threatens not only the country's economic, psychosocial, and socio-political sectors but also, to a substantial extent, the educational landscape. Lockdowns and safety precautions were instituted by the government so as to control the spread of the virus in the early part of 2020. Institutions and universities in higher education have been compelled to switch from face-to-face teaching-learning interactions to the current setup of remote learning, resulting in the reorganization of learning environments. In order to investigate information regarding the educational situation among BS Biology students at the University of the Philippines Los Baños in Laguna during the conduct of remote learning and limited face-to-face classes through a case study, a survey questionnaire and a synchronous Zoom meeting were conducted among five (5) students through purposive and convenience sampling. Qualitative thematic and content analysis were then performed for data analysis. There were significant differences between the educational situation of the students during remote learning and limited face-to-face classes in terms of learning resources, workload given, and their satisfaction and attitudes towards the pandemic. The lack of experience in the laboratory during the online learning turns out to be one of the biggest challenges they have as BS Biology students, so a full face-to-face setup can bring a quality education to BS Biology students considering the essentiality of laboratory skills for them. Overall, the pandemic did have an impact on the students’ routines and learning habits. Two of the participants became delayed, two became less motivated, and one became more eager to learn.

Language

English

LC Subject

Capstone

Location

University of the Philippines Rural High School

Document Type

Capstone

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