A Study on College Students' Experiences in Flexible Learning in Apayao State College, Conner Campus
Agustina G. Pattung *
Apayao State College, Malama, Conner, Apayao, Philippines.
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Abstract
Higher education institutions implemented flexible learning beyond on-campus and online learning during the pandemic. This study determined students' experiences with flexible learning, particularly modular and online modalities, and their problems with learning remotely. The study used descriptive research. The study's respondents were College freshmen of Apayao State College Conner Campus. The researcher thematically analyzed the student's responses to flexible learning experiences. The study made use of descriptive statistics in analyzing problems encountered. The experiences included challenges in the modular approach, availability of learning resources, usage of ICT, social interaction, and assessment modifications. The students encountered problems in flexible learning, such as ICT-related, modular, financial, and social-related problems. The College should formulate plans and implement adequate strategies to address the challenges and issues in flexible learning modalities within the College.
Keywords: Flexible learning, experiences, problems, pandemic