Aftershocks of Modular Distance Learning: The Parents' Lived Experiences
Journal Title: Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal - Year 2023, Vol 12, Issue 3
Abstract
As educational system was hit by a global catastrophe, the introduction of modular distance learning outspread to sustain the quality of education towards the learners. To make this work, parents forced to embrace the new system of learning. With this, the parents were having a hard time on scheduling between their work and children's learning, and on facilitating the learning from home scheme. This study dug into the parents' involvement and attitude towards the modular distance learning system. The data were evaluated by interpretation and the method used in gathering data is qualitative. Content analysis allows researchers identify and analyze the correct words, topics, or concepts. The researchers conducted interviews to six parents from Badian, Cebu. The parents' involvement in this study were determined by purposive sampling technique. From the responses of the parents, the researchers developed three essential themes: (1) The Challenges, (2) The Time, (3) The Rating, (4) The Improvement, and (5) The Advantages and Disadvantages. These themes emphasized the lived experiences and battles of the parents in the distance learning system during the pandemic. The researchers were able to extract problems and meaning of consequences for parents' lived experience of MDL. Parents' talent in shaping their children's learning is not an easy job, rather it was found to be difficult. But additional colors were added to help shape it and made the children's future more worthwhile.
Authors and Affiliations
Hermae Ann Beriawel, Ehlz Marie Sacnanas, Shanice Marie Ferolino, Cyril Cabello
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP728972
- DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8248055
- Views 82
- Downloads 0
Division Assessment Test in Relation to the Academic Performance of the High School Students in Mathematics in San Isidro National High School, Tagbilaran City: Proposed Improvement Measures
Education is crucial for Filipinos, offering a path to a better future. Despite challenges, the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) strives to deliver quality education, emphasizing the importance of assessments l...
When the Dark Clouds Disappeared: Unveiling the Voice of the Youth Behind Bars
This study aimed to analyze and understand the actual learning experiences of senior high school students who are incarcerated in Digos City District Jail – Male Dormitory. Unaware of much, this was undertaken to unveil...
Involvement Opportunities for Indigenous Peoples (IP) Student Leaders
This mixed-method study focused on involvement opportunities for Indigenous Peoples (IP) student leaders and employed sixty-six Supreme Elementary Learner Government (SELG) officers as respondents and participants from s...
Failure to Success: The Lived Experiences of Retakers of the Elementary School Licensure Examination for Teachers
This qualitative research study examines the experiences and coping mechanisms of individuals retaking the Elementary Licensure Examination for Teachers. It highlights the struggles with motivation, work-study balance, k...
The Lived Experiences of Neophyte Non-Indigenous Elementary Teachers Teaching in IP Schools
The main objective of this qualitative study was to gain a comprehensive understanding of the experiences of neophyte non-indigenous elementary teachers who graduated from elementary education-generalist program. Using p...