THE EFFECTS OF DISTANCE LEARNING IN TALISAY CITY COLLEGE

A research proposal presented to

Talisay City College

Poblocion, Talisay City, Cebu

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree

Bachelor of Elementary Education

By:

Jamjie Faye M. Belhida

Janine Kate N. Demoral

Dafclear V. Mahasol

AUGUST 2021
 THE RESEARCH PROBLEM
Statement of the Problem

This study aims to evaluate the effects of distance learning in Talisay City College.

More specifically, this study seeks to answer the following questions:

1. What is the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of:

1.1 Age

1.2 Sex

2. Do you think distance learning is enough to cover the rest of studying?

3. What are the biggest challenges educations is facing now?

4. What are the positive and negative effect of distance learning?

5. Based on the findings, what alternative solution can be proposed?

THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE

Rationale and Background of the Study

According to Merriam Webster, distance learning is a method of study where both the

teacher and student meet virtually through mails, etc. Due to the spread of virus,
governments around the world decided to put a measure, where that measures requires

also a temporary physical closure of educational institution (Frontiers, 2020). In the

Georgia State University, had to create distance learning opportunities enable students to

complete the 2019-2020 academic year. The uncertain duration of the approach presented

challenges at all academic levels (Elizabeth Armstrong-Mensah, Kim Ramsey-White,

Barbara Yankey, and Shannon Self-Brown). Distance learning can be also called distance

education, e - learning, mobile learning, or online learning (Frontiersin.org). The lack of

access to free technology, daily expenses, and internet services makes the students don't

have the determination about what to choose, whether they want to take an online course

or not (Elizabeth A.M, Kim R.W, Barbara Y., and Shannon S). In addition, distance

learning are faced with numerous problems such as lack of instructional facilities,

adequate funding, training of personnel, electricity, computers, internet connectivity

makes it difficult for effective implementation of any technological and communication

development especially in third world countries like Nigeria (Catherine Osuji, and
Johnson C Amadi). And added, the government at all levels should make internet

connectivity a priority for higher education. Meanwhile, Filipino learners across

academic levels who have to stay at home and comply with the Philippine government

quarantine measures (UNESCO, 2020). Villarin, 2020 state, “all students can learn at

their own pace”. And DepEd Secretary, Leonor Briones quipped, “Education must

continue even in times of crisis, whether it may be a calamity, disaster, emergency,

quarantine, or even war”. Furthermore, petitioners argue that “access to the internet

connection and learning devices continued to be a privilege up to this day, placing those

with poor internet access at a when it comes to online classes.”(Jeremiah Joven B.J,

Hazel T.B, and Mark Antony D). 45% of Filipino citizens (46 million) and 74% (34,500)

of public schools do not have access to the internet (Jones, 2019). And locally, based on

the survey conducted by the division, public school students opt to do printed modular

learning as they don't have gadgets for offline or online learning, Caecent No-ot

Magsumbol (2020). And added, "Offline learning is for those with laptops or personal
computers and other gadgets, but do not have an internet access, thus they will have to

retrieve lessons via a CD-ROM or USB". As what Labella said, “The future of the

country depends on the young people. Let us always be reminded that the future belongs

to our young Cebuano’s". The success of the basic education, learning continuity plan

also lies in the cooperation and support of the parents (KQD FREEMAN). Now, learners

will highly depend on the household members to instill good values, including honesty,

resilience and empathy.

This study assumes that both the government and education department play an

important role in establishing a quality distance learning among college students of

Talisay City, Cebu. This is because they are the one who can make an alternative

solution that is relevant to the student.

Significance of the Study

This study is undertaken with the hope that the findings will prove helpful and

Beneficial to the following:

Teacher. This study would help the teacher to know what alternative solution should be

done in order for the student to access the quality of distance learning, where it can’t

affect student academic performance. It would make the teacher facilitates his/her

students.

Students. The findings of this study would benefit to the students of the Talisay City

College. After all, it’s the learner concerns of academic performance.

School Administrator. The result of the study would give an overview to the school

administrator to help both the teacher and the student orient regards the effects of

distance learning.

Researchers. The findings of this study may give researcher a more comprehensive

knowledge about the effects of the distance learning between the students and the
teachers. Researchers were able to know the alternative solution about this problem.

Parents. This study would make the parents support their daughter/son needs in distance

learning. It's their responsibility to help also their daughter/son.

Definition of Terms

The following are the meaning according to Merriam Webster:

Opt - to make a choice especially: to decide in favor of something opted for a tax

increase.

Alternative - offering or expressing a choice

Insight - the power or act of seeing into a situation

Scope and Limitations of the Study

This study focuses on The Effects of Distance Learning in Talisay City College. The

data collection will be conducted randomly selected students in Talisay City College S/Y

2020-2021 who will represent the population. The study will not cover any other

problems that are not considered as one of the effects of distance learning. Each of the
respondents is given the same questionnaires to answer. The results of this study will

apply only to the respondents of the study and will not be used as a measure to the effects

of distance learning to the academic performance of the students who do not belong to

the population of this study. The main source of the data will be the, which is prepared by

the researchers.
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Objective: Seeking a challenging opportunity where I will be able to utilize my

educational background and which will allow me to grow personally and professionally.

PERSONAL DATA
Name : Jamjie Faye M. Belhida
Birth date : February 15, 2001
Age : 20
Gender : Female
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic
Height : 1. 49 cm
Weight : 47 kg
Address : Zone 1 Purok Sunflower, Mohon Laray, Talisay
City, Cebu
Dialect spoken : Cebuano, English, Tagalog
Father’s name : Antonio A. Belhida
Occupation : N/A
Mother’s name : Irenea M. Belhida
Occupation : N/A

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Level Name of School

School Year

Elementary Panaguikan Elementary School 2012 - 2013

High School Dalaguete National High School 2018 - 2019

College undergrad Talisay City College 2020 - 2021

I hereby certify that the above information is that to the best of my knowledge

JAMJIE FAYE M. BELHIDA

Student
 Email add: [email protected]
Mobile number: 09219796680

Objective: Secure my future career opportunity to be good in field of teaching and to be able
to utilize my knowledge and skills with dignity and pride to myself. Also, to give a significant
reason to every student in order for them to be good in academic.

PERSONAL DATA
Name : Janine Kate N. Demoral
Birth date : December 10, 2000
Age : 20
Gender : Female
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic
Height : 135 cm
Weight : 50 kg
Address : Bulacao, Talisay City, Cebu
Dialect spoken : Cebuano, English, Tagalog
Father’s name : Edgar S. Demoral
Occupation : Fisherman
Mother’s name : Mercy S. Navarro
Occupation : OFW

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Level Name of School

School Year

Elementary Dapdap Elementary School 2011-2012

High School Talisay City National High School 2018-2019
College undergrad Talisay City College 2020-2021

I hereby certify that the above information is that to the best of my

knowledge

JANINE KATE N. DEMORAL

Student
 Email add: [email protected]
Mobile number: 09310538592

Objective: Exploring something new, where I can able to improve my values and skills that can
help me contribute to the society with God.

PERSONAL DATA
Name : Dafclear V. Mahasol
Birth date : December 08, 2000
Age : 20
Gender : Female
Citizenship : Filipino
Religion : Roman Catholic
Height : 5’2”
Weight : 50 kg
Address : Lawaan II, Talisay City, Cebu
Dialect spoken : Cebuano, English, Tagalog
Father’s name : Dionesio N. Mahasol
Occupation : Tricycle driver
Mother’s name : Susana V. Mahasol
Occupation : N/A

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Level Name of School

School Year

Elementary Talisay City Central Elementary School 2011 - 2012

High School Talisay City National High School 2018 - 2019
College undergrad Talisay City College 2020 - 2021

I hereby certify that the above information is that to the best of my knowledge

DAFCLEAR V. MAHASOL
Student