Online learning readiness of the Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) Program students of Sta. Cruz National High School during COVID-19 pandemic

Authors

  • Ronald A. Diaz Sta. Cruz National High School, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51798/sijis.v2i2.100

Keywords:

Online Learning Readiness. Distance Learning.

Abstract

The global health crisis created by COVID-19 has posed significant obstacles to the educational system, prompting a change from face-to-face classes to distance learning. In the middle of this global pandemic, different schools worlwide have used online learning as one of the distance learning modalities. This action research aimed to determine the online learning readiness of the Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) Program students of Sta. Cruz National High School.   A survey was used to determine the demographic profile and the online learning readiness level of these students in terms of expectations, self-direction, learning preferences, self-study habits, technology skills, hardware/software capabilities, and family support. This research utilized a quantitative descriptive research design. The results of this study shows that most of the STE students of this school have high level of online readiness in terms of expectations, self-direction, learning preferences, self-study habits, and technology skills. However, most of them only have an average level of online readiness in terms of hardware/software capabilities. Moreover, these students believed that their parents and family members are willing to support their needs that are essential for their active engagement in online learning.  The findings of this research shall serve as basis for crafting policies, programs and projects to provide support in terms resources both physical and financial for the successful implementation of the online distance learning of students under the STE Program.

Author Biography

Ronald A. Diaz, Sta. Cruz National High School, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, Philippines

Sta. Cruz National High School, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, Philippines

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Published

2021-07-09

How to Cite

Diaz, R. A. . (2021). Online learning readiness of the Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) Program students of Sta. Cruz National High School during COVID-19 pandemic. Sapienza: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2(2), 9–18. https://doi.org/10.51798/sijis.v2i2.100

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Educational Action Research