Statement of the Problem

The general problem of the study is: How does distance learning affect the English language

learning of senior high school students studying in the municipality of Sta. Ana, Pampanga?

Specifically, the study sought answers to the following questions:

1. How may the profile of the senior high school students studying in Sta. Ana, Pampanga

be describe in terms of:

1.1 age;

1.2 sex;

1.3 grade level; and

1.4 course/strand?

2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning to the learners in terms

of:

2.1 internet access;

2.2 technology and gadgets;

2.3 household responsibilities;

2.4 self-paced learning;

2.5 access to the instructor; and

2.6 mental health?

3. How effective distance learning in terms of:

3.1 English language learning; and

3.2 developing students’ communication skills?

4. What are the skills the students already have before the imposition of distance learning?

5. What are the skills added in their language communication in distance learning?
Name (optional):____________________ Grade Level/ Strand: _________________
Age: ______ School: _____________________________
Sex: ______

Direction: Using the scale below, please indicate the number corresponding to your honest
perception on the given items:

Scale Descriptive Equivalent

4 Strongly Agree
3 Agree
2 Not Agree
1 Strongly Not Agree

Likert Scale
Items 4 3 2 1
1. The need to have stable internet or data connection should be
considered in distance learning class.
2. Students use cellphones, laptops, or computers when studying in
an online or virtual class setting.
3. Household chores can possibly interrupt a student’s distance
language learning.
4. Self-paced learning helps students manage their time.
5. The instructor’s proper guidance and presence are important.
6. Mental health is addressed and given importance in distance
learning.
7. Speaking and writing in English are utilized in the student’s
distance learning class.
8. English lessons were discussed thoroughly in a distance learning
class using the English language.
9. Distance learning helps students communicate using English
effectively.
10. Distance learning is helpful in terms of the enhancement and
improvement of students’ reading, writing, listening, and
speaking skills.
Name (optional):____________________ Grade Level/ Strand: _________________
Age: ______ School: _____________________________
Sex: ______

Direction: Using the scale below, please indicate the number corresponding to your honest
perception on the given items:

Scale Descriptive Equivalent

4 Strongly Agree
3 Agree
2 Not Agree
1 Strongly Not Agree

Likert Scale
Items 4 3 2 1
1. Internet connection is stable during online classes in distance
learning.
2. The technology/gadgets used during an online class in distance
learning are working properly.
3. There is a need to finish the household chores before attending
the online class.
4. Distance learning helps students to learn anytime they want.
5. Teachers provide assistance in distance learning modality.
6. Mental health is at risk in distance learning.
7. Reading, writing, speaking, and listening are skills taught in
face-to-face learning.
8. Reading, writing, speaking, and listening are skills taught in
distance learning.
9. English language is used as a medium of instruction during
online classes.
10. Distance learning helps students communicate using English
language.