Research Paper
Research Paper
Practical Research 2
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
My first and sincere gratitude goes to the Lord above who didn’t
fail to guide me all through the sleepless nights and days and to
the moments that I had almost given up. Thank you, Lord for
giving me wisdom, strength, courage and patience to finish my
research. Thank you very much Lord.
This research would not have been possible without the help of
people behind me who contributed and gave their support and
assistance for the completion of this research.
SALAMAT.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LIST OF FIGURES
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ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 outbreak had an impact on our lives, and it sparked a
global public health response. The pandemic has turned into a global
health crisis that has had a significant effect on education.
INTRODUCTION
Schools around the world had to closed their campuses and shift all
their academic programs online. Schools were not prepared for such a
transition from classroom-based education to completely online class.
In 2020, countries have closed around the world, going from strict
quarantine to smart lockdown. In education, not being allowed to enter
a school building and not at equal levels. In developed countries, we
observe primary school children connecting with classmates through
video conferencing software. On their own or in virtual groups,
children have tackled the list of activities that schools request them
to do. While this works relatively well for cognitive knowledge and
skills such as physical or handcraft skills, (e.g. music, theatre
class, or gym), developed outside of books are quickly dropped from the
curriculum also, social skills, developed while playing or cooperating
and building social connection, are largely lost. These are essential
skills that deserve attention because they are more difficult to
delivery virtually.
OUTPUT
INPUT
PROCESS
FEEDBACK
This study will look the Impact of the Online Class to the Mental
Health of the student. Specially, it seeks to answer the following
question:
Scope
Limitations
The major focus of this study is to assess the mental health and
psychological wellness during the community quarantine of the 20
selected students. The outcomes of the present study will be
beneficial and valuable to the following: To the students.
Delimitations
Provide necessary pieces of information of the mental health of the
student which could be a great help to the respondents in
understanding themselves the Internet.
CHAPTER 2
The COVID-19 pandemic and the closing down of the university campuses have affected
the mental health of university students (Savage et al., 2020). Empirical studies conducted in
Bangladesh (Khan et al., 2020), China (Jiang, 2020), France (Essadek & Rabeyron, 2020),
Greece (Kaparounaki et al., 2020), UK (Savage et al., 2020), and USA (Copeland et al., 2020)
found that a large proportion of students are suffering from mental disorders of varying severity.
Many students reported suffering from depression, anxiety, distress (Essadek &
Rabeyron, 2020), and even suicidal thoughts (Kaparounaki et al., 2020). The current situation is
having a modest but persistent effect on the mental health of students (Copeland et al., 2020).
Students are worried about both the pandemic in general and their careers (Hasan & Bao, 2020).
Lack of motivation and negative emotions (Patricia, 2020) make it difficult for many students to
focus on online education.
In a study conducted just before the outbreak of COVID-19, Lembani, Gunter, Breines,
and Dalu (2020) observed that there existed a digital divide between urban and rural areas, and
students in rural areas often do not have adequate access to information and communication
technology. Grishchenko (2020) also reported that economically disadvantaged people and
people living in rural areas often have limited access to digital technologies. Steady access to
digital technologies is a precondition for online education. Students with limited access to digital
technologies and students who are less knowledgeable about those technologies are facing
problem in adapting to online education. Beaunoyer, Dupéré, and Guitton (2020) opined that the
digital divide existed before but the pandemic has exacerbated it. Furthermore, some students
live in houses that are not enough spacious and face problem in attending online classes at their
homes (Patricia, 2020).
CHAPTER 3
This chapter is settled by evaluation sheets of data collection to support the study about
the – Impact of the Online Class to the Mental Health of students. The quantitative study method
and techniques used herein will be further discussed throughout this chapter. All the data
required for this proposed postulation project came from the get-together of explores and
examination led by the specialist.
Research Design
The plan of this examination is a result of the exploration about the effect of online class
for the psychological well-being of the understudies and different perspectives and numerous
different subtleties that would assist with deciding the impacts in the midst of pandemic.
3.2 Population and Locale of the Study
Demographics
Tayug has 5,123.626 hectares land area and a population of 43,149 per NSO 2015 Census
of Population and Household, which was 1.44 percent of the total population of the Province of
Pangasinan. This study will be conducted here in the Philippines, specifically here in Tayug,
Pangasinan as the respondents are senior high school students. Due to the pandemic, the survey
will be answered by the respondents online by sending them personal copies of the survey itself.
3.3 Data Gathering Tools
The data gathering tool or methods utilized in social event information and data for the
improvement of the study relies upon the quantitative overview which characterized as a
purposive process of gathering, investigating, classifying, and organizing information. A
descriptive factual way to deal with quantitative data investigation technique will be used.
The analyst arranged a letter of request/ consent marked by the respondents to respect to
the working papers and reports for the requirements of the said proposed extend.
The researchers conducted a survey questionnaire and ask permission for the respondents
to be developed. In order to support the validity of the data survey has been conducted to gather
information. After gathering the information, the analyst will analyze the data by analyzing the
concepts, perceptions, rules, and guidelines and will result for the conclusion of the ponder.
Survey
The researchers had allotted vigorous time, effort and cooperation in developing their
questionnaire so as to serve its intended respondents. The survey was created using suitable
questions modified from related research and individual questions formed by the researchers.
The survey was comprised 6 questions which were related to the participant’s perception
regarding the impact of online class to the mental health of students. In the questionnaire, the
respondent should determine whether they agreed or disagreed in the statement.
The data gathered from this research instrument were tallied and computed for
interpretation according to the frequency of items answered by the participants.
Survey
19. IIII = 5
Poor = 2 10%
Average = 5 25%
Good = 1 5%
Excellent = 0
Yes = 8 40%
Very effective = 0
Extremely effective = 0
4. How stressful is distance learning for you during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Slightly = 0
Medium = 2 10%
Average = 18 90%
Yes, absolutely = 0
Very peaceful = 0
Extremely peaceful = 0
3.5 Data Analysis
This analysis summarizes the data gathered from the quantitative research, approached
from analyzing, interpreting and presenting data gained from the survey questionnaire. The
analysis of the quantitative data will be used to provide participants with an overview of the
effects of technology and online learning on student mental, emotional and social health.
Survey
The researchers used a set of a survey questionnaire in gathering pertinent data. The
questionnaires were disseminated via an online survey sent to the respondents. After all the data
needed were gathered, the frequencies of answers in each question were tallied and their
percentage was obtained. Through these, the researchers obtained well conclusions and suitable
recommendations.
With the gathered data from the answers of the responses from the conducted survey,
information showed that the impact of the pandemic and online learning triggered new changes
in mental health and mood. The students find it difficult to receive the extra education support
they need to succeed.
Students
•According to the respondents, some of them talk about feeling burnt out due to their
classes' workload, and struggling with the new system due to a lack of resources. In line with
this, “The Philippines currently has a landmark mental health law which secures the rights of
persons with mental health needs, provides mental health services, and promotes mental health
education to schools, barangays, and workplaces. – Rappler.”
CHAPTER 4
S. W. O. T. ANALYSIS
• Any place
• Any time or pace
• Synergy
• High quality dialogue
Strengths
• Student centered
• Level playing field
• Access to resources
• Creative teaching
• Accessibility
• Computer literacy
• Limitations of technology
Weakness
• Requires self-directed learners
• Limitations for hands-on learning
• Limitations for "lectures
• Students have the freedom to juggle their careers
and school because they aren't tied down to a fixed
schedule.
• Online education can cost less due to a variety of
Opportunities
reasons like assorted costs that are related to
transport, such as fuel, parking, car maintenance,
and public transportation costs don't affect the
online student.
Threats • Adaptability Struggle.
• Technical Issues.
• Self-Motivation.
• Time Management.
• Stress
• Pressure
The increased screen time of online instruction and the lack of face-to-face interaction
have affected many students’ mental and physical health. In fact, increased screen time has been
linked to anxiety, depression and perceived attention problems.
“Just as students are being flexible with teachers who are trying out online methods for
the first time, it seems fair that teachers should extend that same flexibility back to students,”
said Katie Lear, a mental health counselor who specializes in trauma and anxiety treatment.
Some students’ social anxiety has increased as a result of taking classes online, partially
because online classes have increased the pressure of looking presentable.
It’s clear that the ongoing pandemic has utterly disrupted students’ education, impacting
the mental and physical health of countless students. But maybe the pandemic will be a good
time for policymakers, schools, teachers and parents to rethink education. Currently, schools
primarily focus on traditional academic skills and remote learning rather than on real-life skills,
which are arguably more important for success in the future.
CHAPTER 5
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The research project document “School during Pandemic: The Impact of the Online Class
to the Mental Health of Senior High Student in Tayug, Pangasinan” aims to determine the
disruption caused by Covid-19 in the educational sector that may last longer than originally
predicted. To better understand the current situation, this research analyses the mental health
status of SHS students during the pandemic and investigates the learning conditions needed to
support students. The sample included 20 students who took part in an online survey. Overall,
the students reported yielding during lockdown and indicated that lecturers were challenged by
distance teaching, which created some stress for the students. The COVID-19 pandemic has
presented many challenges to students, educators, and parents. Students already coping with
mental health conditions have been especially vulnerable to the changes, and now we are
learning about the broad impacts on students as a result of schools being closed, physically
distancing guidelines and isolation, and other unexpected changes to their lives.
5.2. Conclusions
Online learning offers students the opportunity to learn whenever best suits them. This
helps them, and their parents, balance their education with their home life. Unfortunately, the
students feel heightened anxiety about keeping up. Other teens experienced difficulty
concentrating or staying focused while at home date with their school work.
The researcher, through this study, found out several factors affecting the performance of
the students taking an online class with their mental health. One drawback of online learning is
the possibility of students not being able to connect or relate to their classmates, unlike in the
classroom where students may ask their peers or teachers for immediate clarifications. This may
cause stress and other mental problems among the isolated students. First, the lack of access, if
the participants’ time online is limited by the amount of Internet access they can afford, then
instruction and participation in the online program will not be equitable for all students in the
course. Second, in the unprecedented age of COVID-19, anxiety onset by the unknown can
disrupt online schooling. And lastly, online courses require you to be responsible for your own
learning which cased pressures that affect the students’ mental health.
5.3 Recommendations
The researcher recommends online learning system, with its range of options and
resources; it can be personalized in many ways. It is the best way to create a perfect learning
environment suited to the needs of each student. While an online method of education can be a
highly effective alternative medium of education for the mature, self-disciplined student, it is an
inappropriate learning environment for more dependent learners.
The following recommendation will further improve the project’s outcome for future
researchers.
A comprehensive study about the impact of online class in the mental health of the
students, its effect
The researcher determined the status of the students in online learning in this times of
pandemic.
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