The Satisfactory Level of Grade 11 Students' Experience in The Online Learning Modality in Malolos, Bulacan
The Satisfactory Level of Grade 11 Students' Experience in The Online Learning Modality in Malolos, Bulacan
The Satisfactory Level of Grade 11 Students' Experience in The Online Learning Modality in Malolos, Bulacan
The Satisfactory Level of Grade 11 Students’ Experience in the Online Learning Modality
in Malolos, Bulacan.
Submitted by:
Alfaro, Car Niño Louise
Almario, Kyrie Anne M.
Angeles, Nincel M.
Bernardo, Jessa Mariz A.
Raymundo, Rafael Fermin
Salamat, Christine Marie R.
Santos, Cathleya Mae G.
HUMSS-1
December 2021
Chapter 1: The Problem and Its Related Literature
Introduction
The online learning modality was practiced last year when COVID-19 became a global
crisis that forced the people to stay inside their homes. It was something new for the majority of
the people which made it quite challenging to adjust to (Bozkurt et al., 2020, Hodges et al., 2020
as cited by He & Xiao, 2020). The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the world to a standstill,
entire cities have been locked down, and people have been restricted to their homes in order to
stop or slow the spread of the virus (Mahmood et al., 2021). Despite the fact that we must
continue our study whilst facing the global pandemic; which has brought despair, destruction,
and death to many families, a student’s learning must continue. As stated by Mamood et al.,
2021, most academic institutions in the world have tried to ensure the continuity of the learning
process. UNESCO recommends distance learning programs and open educational applications
during school closure caused by COVID-19 so that schools and teachers can still safely interact
with their pupils (Aggarwal et al., 2021). As a handy platform to continue the learning and
teaching endeavors, online learning was adapted by many countries across the world. Majority of
the countries affected by the said virus shifted to an online mode of learning, wherein the
learners and the teachers have their interaction by the means of different kinds of technological
tools and techniques. According to Moore et al., 2011 as cited by Aggarwal et al., 2021, E-
using the internet, where students interact with instructors and fellow students from anywhere
(Singh & Thurman, 2019 as cited by Faize & Nawaz, 2020). One of the purposes of these online
classes (e-learning) is to maintain communication with learners, promote their self-confidence,
and increase students’ confidence in their potential during the said virus (Dehghankar et al.,
2021).
Teachers and students were forced to connect in a virtual environmental while dealing
with problems at home due to the new quarantine policies with their family members, it
undoubtedly creates a challenge for teachers and students. Despite of multiple advantages or
features of online learning compared to traditional learning, there were several problems faced
by the instructors and students (Dawadi et al., 2020; Mustapah et al., 2021 as cited by
Kamruzaman et al. 2021). As stated by Sahu (2020); Turan & Gurol (2020) as cited by Biber et
al. 2020, shifting their F2F courses to an online environment suddenly has been a stressful
process for educators and students who have not previously had any educational experience in
these environments. Given the features of it, courses offered online in response to this crisis are
meaningfully different from a well-planned online learning in general (Bozkurt et al., 2020,
Hodges et al., 2020 as cited by He & Xiao, 2020). Although the importance of online learning
has inevitably emerged, educators and students have encountered various difficulties in the
process (Biber et al., 2020). A study by Sá & Serpa (2020) as cited by Kamruzaman et al. 2021,
stated that factors such as social isolation, problem in face-to-face interaction between teacher
and student, connectivity issues, and few others are among the issues related to online learning.
The goal of this research is to measure the satisfaction level of Grade 11 HUMSS
students on their experiences in last year’s online learning modality and then interpret it through
the use of graphs that are easy to understand. According to Kamruzaman et al. 2021, it is
important to explore the learners’ perception and inclination of online learning approach that
The online learning modality has proved itself to be useful in terms of continuing the
school year amidst the global crisis but what about the perspectives of the students on this
matter? That is why through this study the researchers aim to discover and show their overall
This chapter contains literature and related studies that helped the researchers to
The Corona Virus Disease 2019, commonly referred to as COVID-19, which appeared in
the first quarter of the year 2020 and quickly spread all over the world has, indubitably, forced
the global learner community to transition from the traditional in-class method of learning to a
mode of online learning within a very short period of time (Mahmood et al., 2021). According to
Shahzad et al. (2021) as cited by Jan et al. (2021) the World Health Organization (WHO)
declared the COVID-19 as a pandemic has completely disrupted educational activities, forcing
most universities to a full closure, thus affecting hundreds of millions of students and educators
learning takes place and acts as an alternative way to continue the academic activities while
facing the pandemic with its multiple advantages and features. According to Guri-Rosenblit
(2005) as cited by Alzahrani & Seth (2021), Online learning or (E-learning) is defined as "the
use of electronic media for a variety of learning purposes that range from add-on functions in
conventional classrooms to full substitution for the face-to-face meetings by online encounters.”
In addition, as stated by Zhang et al. (2004) as cited by the same author above, e-learning is
remote learners via a computer network.” Online learning is considered as an alternative learning
method with the use of computers, laptops, tablets and mobile phones with internet access in
et al. (2021) Various Information & Communication Technology (ICT) tools such as a desktop
computer, laptop, smartphone, smart device, an internet connection, and online learning
platforms (software/mobile apps) are essential for e-learning. Through these learning methods
and environments, students have a freedom in learning and get connected with their teachers
anywhere they want (Singh & Thurman, 2019 as cited by Kamruzaman et al., 2021). According
to Connolly et al. (2004) as cited by Mahmood et al. (2021) E-learning allows students to have
more control over their learning activities and to make decisions about their routine classwork in
terms of space, pace, depth, breadth, and time management. According to Alzahrani & Seth
that provides study materials via an e-learning innovation and an internet browser, which can be
environment for sharing one's perspective with others confidently and comfortably (Mahmood et
al., 2021). Besides that, online learning also requires students’ commitment and discipline,
especially for vulnerable students who need interaction that allows them to strengthen their
social skills (UNESCO, 2020 as cited by Kamruzaman et al., 2021). According to Singh &
Thurman (2019) as cited by Faize & Nawaz (2020), Online learning refers to learning
interact with instructors and fellow students from anywhere. Universities have offered
synchronous and asynchronous learning environments for the use of teachers and students, in
line with their technological infrastructure, without a sufficient pre-preparation process in this
urgent transition period (Biber et al., 2021). There are two modes in E-Learning: according to
Algahtani (2011) as cited by Kamruzaman et al. (2021), synchronous mode which provides the
direct interaction between the lecturers and students during class through tools such as
videoconference or chatrooms; and 2) asynchronous mode that provides the opportunity for the
lecturers and students to interact each other before or after the online class through thread
discussion and emails. Based on various studies, online learning shown multiple advantages and
benefits to students. According to Dhawan (2020) as cited by Kamruzaman et al. (2021), the
online learning provides advantages in independent learning and developing new skills in the
process leading to life-long learning. However, according to Regional Risk Communication and
Community Engagement (RCCE) Working Group (2020) as cited by Kamruzaman et al. (2021),
E-learning can be challenging to the underprivileged, disabled, and marginalized learners who
particular feature of a product and service itself (Parahoo et al., 2016 as cited by Kamruzaman et
al., 2021). According to Alzahnari & Seth (2021), satisfaction refers to the emotional assessment
of the different outcomes that can also be applicable to viewpoints seen as lovely or upsetting.
As stated by Dehghankar et al. (2021), satisfaction is a key factor and one important indicator in
the quality of education. Online learning has shown that learners’ satisfaction is a critical
indicator of learning achievements and the success of online learning system implementation (Ke
& Kwak 2013 as cited by Jan et al., 2021). According to Bhattacherjee & Premkumar (2004) as
appropriation. Despite this growing interest in online teaching, students’ satisfaction level
remains the most concentrated indicator of online teaching experience (Hashemi, 2021).
Moreover, according to Harsasi et al. (2018) as cited by Kamruzaman et al. (2021), satisfactory
learning level signifies the construct of learners’ attitudes that measures affectively students’
satisfactions who typically have good and positive experience regarding e-learning. E-learners'
satisfaction has a vital impact on the success of the e-learning process and leads to improving the
quality of the e-learning system (Dehghankar et al., 2021). The key to the success of online
learning is when the student feels satisfied with the learning method itself (Dziuban et al., 2015;
Rios, Elliot & Mandernach, 2018 as cited by Kamruzaman et al., 2021). According to Topala &
Tomozii (2014) as cited by Jan et al. (2021), Learning satisfaction represents learners’ feelings
and attitudes toward the learning process or the perceived level of fulfilment attached to one’s
desire to learn, caused by the learning experiences. Satisfaction is one of the important steps to
determine the quality of an online learning (Kamruzaman et al., 2021. As cited by Kamruzaman
et al. (2021), according to Elliot & Mandernach (2018), learners’ satisfaction also can be defined
as students’ perception towards learning experience which can be increased when learning is
planned, and they be able to reflect learning and the provision of appropriate platforms for
interaction and collaboration between teachers and students. Students’ satisfaction level can be
interaction, course assessment quality, internet quality, self-efficacy, and students’ learning
process (Harsasi & Sutawijaya, 2018; Kirtman, 2009 as cited by Hashemi, 2021). In addition,
research conducted by Baber (2020) cited by Jan et al. (2021), reported that variables such as
interaction in the classroom, student engagement, course structure, teacher awareness, and
facilitation positively influence students' perceived learning satisfaction. Other factors, such as
online support service quality, perceived ease of use and usefulness of online platform, computer
self-efficacy, academic self-efficacy, prior experience, and online learning acceptance, were
found to significantly impact students’ online learning satisfaction (Lee, 2010; Jan, 2015; Jiang
et al., 2021 as cited by Jan et al., 2021). According to Palmer and Holt (2009) cited by Jan et al.
(2021), stated that the ability and the confidence to learn from online courses and connect and
engage with others were the main reasons in explaining online learners' satisfaction. Many
researches have been conducted to evaluate the learners’ satisfactory level towards online
learning modality (Kamruzaman et al., 2021). Past studies have shown that satisfied students
appear to be engaged, motivated and responsive; contribute to an effective learning climate; and
achieve higher levels of performance. However, as stated by Dziuban et al. (2007) as cited by
Kamruzaman et al. (2021), when students felt dissatisfied or ambivalent, it can affect overall
outcomes where instructors appear to have much more difficulty facilitating effective learning
situations. As stated by Wu et al. (2010); Cidral et al. (2018) as cited by Jan et al. (2021),
Interaction in a fully online learning setting has been regarded as a critical factor that determines
to the extent which students are satisfied with their online education. According to Kuo et al.
(2014); Veletsianos (2010) as cited by Jan et al. (2021) a high level of interaction with the
instructor, other learners, or content leads to high satisfaction and thus reveals high engagement
in online learning. Similarly, lack of interaction often leads to poor student engagement and
lower student satisfaction (Martin et al., 2018; Rahmatpour et al., 2021 as cited by Jan et al.,
2021).
Theoretical Framework
used theories about distance education in literature. As transactional distance affects learners, it
is considered as a useful framework to evaluate the learning process and to determine learner
satisfaction. The theory conceptualizes the transactional distance as the psychological and
pedagogical distance between the instructors and the learners as well as the geographical
distance (Kara, 2021). Dialogue, Structure, and Autonomy constitute the basis of the theory.
Whereas the responsibility of lecturers in Dialogue and Structure and the institution that
organizes distance education are high among these concepts, the characteristics of the learners
come to the fore in Autonomy (Kukul 2021). Communication and interaction between the
instructor and learner create dialogue, and the combination of the necessary elements to meet
individual needs in such course components as content, learning outcomes, and activities create
structure (Horzum, 2011 as cited by Kukul, 2021). Because the learners' autonomy in remote
learning is based on discourse and structure, it was removed from the current study's analysis due
During the pandemic, the current study explores discussion and structure, which have an impact
on the students' need for autonomy during distant education. Dialogue in TD Theory refers to the
positive communication between the teacher and the learner. For the dialogue in TD Theory,
2021). It is possible to encounter some studies that define dialogue as the interaction of learners
with distance education components like content, other students, instructors, and institution
(Ekwunife-Orakwue & Teng, 2014 as cited by Kukul 2021). It is possible to see findings in the
literature that the learner-instructor interaction is associated with such variables as student
success, motivation, and perceived learning (e.g., Eom & Ashill, 2016). The structure in TD
Theory points to the purpose of teaching, strategies, and evaluation methods (Kukul 2021). In
other words, how the instructor structures the lesson is directly related to the transactional
distance. Learner – Content interaction is the most important and effective interaction type in
Multiple intelligence theory suggests that intelligence does not consist of a single
dimension (Çetinkıl, Katırcıoğlu & Yalçın, 2017). Humans have nine different types of intellect,
according to Howard Gardner, each reflecting a different manner of interacting with the world.
Each person has a unique set of characteristics, called a “profile”. Despite the fact that we all
have eight intelligences, no two people have them in the same way. In 1983, Harvard University
psychologist and neuroscience professor Howard Gardner established the notion of Multiple
Intelligences (MI). Contrary to the traditional methods used nowadays, multiple intelligence
theory increases the method richness by enabling the whole class to benefit from the education,
by considering the multiple intelligence fields of the students (Kurt, Gümüş,&Temelli, 2013 as
cited by Çetinkıl, Katırcıoğlu & Yalçın, 2017). The multiple intelligence theory has boosted the
number of studies that look into students' academic achievements, as well as allowing
researchers to draw varied conclusions on the subject. Findings on different or the same subject
Educators and school administrators are responsible for determining the most effective
approach to use resources that help pupils succeed and enhance their academic performance,
which may include improving the school's performance. Each state has a need for these criteria
to require teachers to be highly skilled and credentialed; yet, they do not address the quality of
Differentiated Learning addresses the learners need for differentiated instruction in a preferential
educational institutions have closed, while others, especially in higher education, have changed
to online teaching due to the benefits of information technology. According to Alzahrani & Seth
(2021), this theory examines the crucial elements impacting students' happiness with their
continued usage of online learning management systems in higher education. Students are
questioning whether they might be able to return to campus anytime soon, potentially inducing
various physical, mental, and emotional issues (Li et al., 2020; Yang et al., 2020 as cited by
(Alzahrani & Seth 2021)). It was discovered that service quality had little effect on students'
satisfaction, but that information quality and self-efficacy had substantial effects (Alzahrani &
Seth, 2021).
Figure 1. Theoretical Model of the Study.
The diagram shows how the theories mentioned above affects the variables observed
during the flow of the study whose main purpose is to determine the effect of grade 11 students’
experience in the online learning modality on their satisfactory level towards e-learning.
Conceptual Framework
The diagram shows the variables observed during the flow of the study whose main
purpose is to determine the effect of grade 11 students’ experience in the online learning
Figure 1 includes the 2 variables of the study: grade 11 students’ experience in the online
learning modality (IV) and the satisfactory level of grade 11 students (DV).
Operational Framework
The diagram shows the step by step of operation of research to how will the research
starts and how will it end. It starts from the statement of the problem which decides the affecting
factors in online learning in the past year, and the satisfaction of grade 11 students. For the
process of the data, the researchers will use descriptive research, and conduct a survey as a
research instrument. To sum up, for the last part of the process is the shows the data result based
on the data that was gathered, the researcher will make a conclusion based on the data, and
The main concern of this study is to determine the satisfactory level of students’
experience on last year’s online learning. Specifically, the study seeks to answer the following
questions:
1. How did the online learning modality affect your life during the past year?
1.2 Hobbies;
1.4 Emotionally
2. How satisfied are the students with last year’s online schooling?
3. Did the external factors during last year’s online schooling affect the students’
satisfaction level?
The study aims to determine the satisfactory level of student’s experiences on last year’s
online learning. The researchers want to know the level of their satisfaction and the factors that
affected it. The primary subjects of this research will be delimitated from the grade 11 HUMSS
Strand of some university in Bulacan. Moreover, the respondents will be clustered based from
their section. The duration of the study will run from November 2021 to March 2022.
Hypothesis of the Study
Ho – This study proposes that the respondents are satisfied with last year’s online schooling.
H1 – This study proposes that the respondents are not satisfied with last year’s online schooling.
satisfaction level of the students on their e-learning experiences. At the end of the study, the
Students. The study would help increase the confidence of the students to speak up
regarding their personal perspectives, criticisms, and satisfaction level on their online learning.
This would enable the students to feel secured because their complaints and grievances about
online learning will orderly be brought to justice. Students will understand that they are not alone
Parents. The research is very crucial to parents because it would make them fully aware
on the academic endeavors of their children on the digital modality as well as the education
system of the school. Parents would provide an essential need such as moral support to assist
their children in their struggles on learning. This allows the parents to understand their child and
enable them to consider giving more time for the students to focus more in studying than doing
chores.
Teachers. The findings of the research will be a big help for the teachers to be informed
towards the level of satisfaction of students in their online learning experiences. The study would
allow the teachers to focus on using better and effective styles of teaching to attain the student’s
standards in online learning. This would help out the teachers to strengthen and provide a deeper
School Administrators. This study will be a great help for the school administrators to
be more aware about the satisfaction level of the students regarding online education. The
research would serve as a sign to improve and enhance the existing style of teaching programs
and education system of the school. This would serve as a reminder for them to provide an ideal
DepEd & CHED. They are the ones who facilitate and oversee all of the education-
related issues in the country; the result of the study would help them to develop an effective
implementation of new and better teaching programs to create a better environment for online
learning. The research will serve as a feedback on the current situation of online learning from
Future Researchers. This research would serve as a basis or reference for the future
researchers who want to expand the study or use the same topic for their own investigation. This
would encourage other researchers to study the same topic but with more available resources at
hand which will give way for a more efficient study in the future.
Definition of Terms
Student Satisfaction
of students’ educational experience, services and facilities. According to a study, satisfaction was
described as the outcome or the result of a certain performance of any academic endeavors; on
the other hand, it is the desired result of any goal that amuses individual's admiration.
Covid – 19
virus. Coronavirus is a group of related RNA viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds.
In humans and birds, they cause respiratory tract infections that can range from mild to lethal.
The said virus declared as a pandemic by WHO in 2020 which the cause of disrupted educational
endeavors, shifting the university’s entire mode of learning from traditional education to online
learning modality.
Online learning uses the internet as a delivery modality to offer thoughtfully designed,
quality, student-focused learning experiences, built on proven best practices that create effective
interactions between learners, peers, instructors, and content. Through asynchronous activities,
Physical learning or face-to-face classes are no longer an option, online education takes place as
an alternative to support the continuation of education amidst the pandemic with its various
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