Abstract
Some learners who had untoward experience in life turn out to be school leavers, either by their own choice or through circumstance they did not expect. Returning after a year or more of being out of school is a new beginning for them. This study focused on investigating the experience of returning students amidst time of pandemic. Twelve returning students from grades 8 to 11 became the participant in this study. Through social media connectivity, the researchers provided assistance to them in terms of peer tutoring in different subjects, having to stay at home while doing modular tasks due to COVID 19. Seven qualitative questions were given on a weekly interval for the participants to share their experience and idea on how returning learners can adjust in schooling through the aid of peers, teachers, school, family and community. Data gathered were encoded, processed through word cloud generator, interpreted and analyzed thematically. Themes were developed which surround the concept of peer assistance, teacher intervention, school program, and family and community partnership. The school system should provide safe and motivating environment, practical implementation of curriculum, and positive discipline to create a better ground for returning students. Teachers should generally improve the strategies in providing moral support and showing compassion to returning learners as part of their intervention. Peer encouragement in the form of guidance and assistance academically and morally helps returning learners pursue studies. Parents and community can collaborate in bringing about projects that promote close-family ties and academic assistance as well.
Presenters
Neliza PitargueStudent, Junior HIgh School Completer, Talangan Integrated National High School, Laguna, Philippines Danica Trisha Juarez
Student, Senior High School, Talangan Integrated National High School, Philippines Alexandra Allyson Nera
Student, Junior High School Completer, Talangan Integrated National High School, LAGUNA, Philippines Elymar Pascual
Master Teacher II, Department of Education, Talangan Integrared National High School, Laguna, Philippines
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2021 Special Focus - Transcending Social Distance: Emerging Practices in e-Learning
KEYWORDS
RETURNING STUDENT, PEER, TEACHER, SCHOOL, FAMILY, COMMUNITY
