Students’ Coping Mechanisms

to the Challenges of Online Learning

College of Teacher Education

BOHOL ISLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
Calape Campus, Calape, Bohol

Cindy C. Batiancila
Gerlie B. Rangas
Laurence Julienne R. Salubre

February 2021
 THE PROBLEM

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to determine the students’ coping mechanisms to the challenges

of online learning of the first-year to fourth year students of the College of Teacher

Education of Bohol Island State University, Calape Campus during A.Y. 2021-2022.

Specifically, this study seeks to answer the following questions:

1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of:

1.1. devices used in online learning

1.2. mode of internet connection

1.3. connectivity status

2. What are the challenges encountered by the students in the

implementation of online learning?

3. What coping mechanisms do students employ to cope with the

challenges of online learning?

4. Is there a significant relationship between the students’ academic

performance and their coping mechanisms to the challenges of online

learning?

5. Based on the result of the study, what intervention program can be

proposed?
 QUESTIONNARE

Part I. Respondent’s Profile

Name (Optional): _______________________________________________________
Direction: Put a check mark (√) on the line that corresponds your answer/s. You
are free to check several boxes if you are using more than one device.
What particular device/s do you use during online classes?
¨ Laptop
¨ Computer Desktop
¨ Smartphone
¨ Other/s: Kindly Specify
What mode of internet connection do you use during online classes?
¨ Mobile Data
¨ Wi-Fi
¨ Other/s
What is your connectivity status or signal strength?
¨ Weak
¨ Fair
¨ Good
¨ Excellent

Part II. Challenges of Online Learning

Challenges of Online Learning Questionnaire

By: Jessie S. Barrot, Ian I. Llanares, Leo S. del Rosario (2021). Students’ Online
Learning Challenges During the Pandemic and How They Cope with Them: The Case
of the Philippines
Instruction: Please answer the questionnaire honestly and without any mental
reservations by ticking (√) to the appropriate boxes. Do not leave any items
unanswered.
Scale Descriptive Rating Indicator
5 to a very great extent The student shows a large significant degree
of agreement with the statement.
4 to a great extent The student shows a substantial degree of
agreement with the statement.
3 to a moderate extent The student does not hugely agree with the
statement.
2 to some extent The student shows a certain degree of
agreement with the statement.
1 to a small extent The student shows a low degree of
agreement with the statement.
0 not at all/negligible The student does not consider agreeing with
the statement.

ITEMS SCALE
5 4 3 2 1 0

1. I delay on academic work,

resulting in them being either
incomplete or rushed to
completion before the deadline.

2. I fail to get appropriate help

during online classes.
3. I am unable to manage my
own thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors during online
classes.
4. I have limited preparation
before an online class.
5. I have poor time
management skills during
online classes.
6. I am not good at using online
peer learning tools (i.e.,
learning from one another to
better facilitate learning such as
peer tutoring, group discussion,
and peer feedback)
7. I have uncertainty about
achieving the goal leading to
loss in motivation.
8. I am undecided about
whether or not to ask my peers
and teachers about something
I'm having trouble
understanding.
9. I fail to resist temptations
from online stuff leading to lack
of focus in working with the
activity given.
10. I cannot help but act
aggressively towards others
when I do not understand
anything.
Technological Literacy And 5 4 3 2 1 0
Competency Challenges
(TLCC)
1. I lack technological
competency and proficiency
which are needed for online
studying.
2. I am unable to perform basic
functions such as composing
emails, logging into online
platforms, or even saving work.
3. I am being distracted by an
overly complicated technology.
4. I have difficulties in learning
a new technology.
5. I lack the ability to use
technology effectively to
facilitate learning.
6. I lack knowledge and training
in the use of technology.
7. I am intimidated by the
technologies used for learning.
8. I get confused when getting
appropriate help during online
classes.
9. I have poor understanding of
directions and expectations
during online learning.
10. I perceive technology as a
barrier to getting help from
others during online classes.
Student Isolation Challenges 5 4 3 2 1 0
(SIC)
1. I feel emotionally
disconnected during online
classes.
2. I feel disinterested during
online class.
3. I feel unease and
uncomfortable in using video
projection, microphones, and
speakers.
4. I feel uncomfortable being
the center of attention during
online classes.
5. I get anxious when I am
called to answer oral
recitations.
6. I am conscious of hearing
my own voice during oral
recitations and speaking with a
microphone.
7. I feel socially isolated during
online class because I only
know little about computers.
8. I feel like I am not actually .
learning during online class.
9. I fail to communicate with my
teachers when I have difficulty
with my learning materials
because I am shy.
10. I fail to communicate with
my classmates during group
activities because I don’t want
to bother them with my
concerns
5 4 3 2 1 0
Technological Sufficiency
 Challenges (TSC)

1. I have an insufficient access

to learning technology.
2. I face inequalities in access
to and use of technology during
online classes because of my
socioeconomic, physical, and
psychological circumstances
3. I do not have Internet access
during online classes.
4. I have low bandwidth and
slow processing speeds.
5. I experience technical
difficulties in completing my
assignments.
6.I cannot follow the teacher’s
instruction due to lack of
knowledge in technology.
7. I do not take learning
technology as an opportunity.
8. I am not interested in
technology.
9. I do not have time to explore
technology.
10.I do not have enough
storage on my phone for tones
of activities.
5 4 3 2 1 0
Technological Complexity
Challenges (TCC)

1. I am distracted by the
complexity of the technology
during online classes.
2. I experience difficulties in
using complex technology.
3. I experience difficulties when
using longer videos for
learning.
4. I lack technical skills
associated with the given task.
5. I get less actively involved in
courses that uses technology
because I do not understand
the process.
6. I am more likely to skip
classes when materials from
course lectures are hard to
understand and are too long.
7. I feel that technology
interferes with my ability to
concentrate and think deeply
about subjects I care about.
8. I tend to multitask with my
technology devices which
sometimes prevents me from
concentrating on or doing the
work that is most important.
9. I have difficulty in adapting to
new technology since it took
more time.
10. I experience difficulty in
accessing my technology
because it is outdated.
5 4 3 2 1 0
Learning Resource
Challenges (LRC)

1.I have an insufficient access

to library resources.
2. I have an insufficient access
to laboratory equipment and
materials.
3. I have limited access to
textbooks, worksheets, and
other instructional materials.
4. I experience financial
challenges when accessing
learning resources and
technology
5. My learning is desensitized
and negatively influenced by
media.
6. I have a lack of affordable
textbooks, computers, and
broadband connectivity, which
is impacted by a lack of clear
policy on how to address
issues related to poor access
and education quality.
7. I cannot manage my time to
invest and keep my schedule
making the given activities.
8. I do not have study skills and
courage to raise question in
class.
9. I was not able to receive
feedbacks on my works.
5 4 3 2 1 0
Learning Environment
Challenges (LEC)

1. I am distracted by social
media during my online class.
2. I experience distraction at
home as a learning
environment.
3. I have difficulties in selecting
the best time and area for
learning at home.
4. Home set-up limits the
completion of certain
requirements for my subject
(e.g., Laboratory and physical
activities.)
5.I have difficulty in answering
my assignments because of the
noisy environment.
6. I am hesitant to participate in
activities or give presentations
because I am not used to
taking online classes
7.I have no personal space to
use during online class.
8. I have limited access to
online websites due to a lack of
internet access at home.
9. I do not have an equipment
to use during my online class at
home.
10. I feel uneasy because of
the lack of interaction between
myself and my classmates
during online class.
Part III. Students’ Coping Mechanisms to The Challenges of Online Learning
Students’ Coping Mechanisms to The Challenges of Online Learning
Questionnaire
By: Jennilou A. De Villa, Franz Kevin B. Manalo (2020). Secondary Teachers'
Preparation, Challenges, And Coping Mechanism in The Pre-Implementation of
Distance Learning in The New Normal
Instructions: Refer to Table 1 for the description of the Coping Mechanisms. Table 2
has a column for possible coping mechanisms that you might be able to use to the
challenges listed in the first column. Please check the boxes to indicate your response
to the following items. If your coping mechanism is unavailable on the table below,
please specify.
Table 1
Coping Mechanisms Indicator
Time Management (TM) Students’ approach as being purposeful. It's
all about taking charge of the time they do
have and making the most of it for
productivity, focus, and, most importantly,
balance.
Positive Well-Being (PWB) A positive environment and well-being among
themselves, could foster improved academic
performance and promote social and
emotional progress
Openness To Change (OTC) Students’ approach as being flexible and
adaptive to changes allows them to survive
and succeed.
Peer Mentoring (PM) Students’ approach as seeking guidance and
support from one another. It is sharing and
collaborating to promote progress.
Collaboration (C) Students’ approach as creating a meaningful
learning experience by collaborating with one
another.
Others; please specify (OTPS) For those other coping mechanisms used by
the student’s hat are not state
aforementioned.
 Table 2

ITEMS COPING MECHANISMS

Time Positive Openness Peer Collabor Others;

Self-Regulation Challenges Management Well- To Mentor ation please
(SRC) Being Change ing specify

1. I delay on academic work,

resulting in them being either
incomplete or rushed to
completion before the deadline.

2. I fail to get appropriate help

during online classes.
3. I am unable to manage my
own thoughts, feelings, and
behaviors during online classes.
4. I have limited preparation
before an online class.
5. I have poor time management
skills during online classes.
6. I am not good at using online
peer learning tools (i.e., learning
from one another to better
facilitate learning such as peer
tutoring, group discussion, and
peer feedback)
7. I have uncertainty about
achieving the goal leading to
loss in motivation.
8. I am undecided about
whether or not to ask my peers
and teachers about something
I'm having trouble
understanding.
9. I fail to resist temptations from
online stuff leading to lack of
focus in working with the activity
given.
10. I cannot help but act
aggressively towards others
when I do not understand
anything.
Technological Literacy And Time Positive Openness Peer Collabor Others;
 Competency Challenges Management Well- To Mentor ation please
(TLCC) Being Change ing specify

1. I lack technological
competency and proficiency
which are needed for online
studying.
2. I am unable to perform basic
functions such as composing
emails, logging into online
platforms, or even saving work.
3. I am being distracted by an
overly complicated technology.
4. I have difficulties in learning a
new technology.
5. I lack the ability to use
technology effectively to
facilitate learning.
6. I lack knowledge and training
in the use of technology.
7. I am intimidated by the
technologies used for learning.
8. I get confused when getting
appropriate help during online
classes.
9. I have poor understanding of
directions and expectations
during online learning.
10. I perceive technology as a
barrier to getting help from
others during online classes.
Student Isolation Challenges
Time Positive Openness Peer Collabor Others;
(SIC) Management Well- To Mentor ation please
Being Change ing specify
1. I feel emotionally
disconnected during online
classes.
2. I feel disinterested during
online class.
3. I feel unease and
uncomfortable in using video
projection, microphones, and
speakers.
4. I feel uncomfortable being the
center of attention during online
classes.
5. I get anxious when I am called
to answer oral recitations.
6. I am conscious of hearing my
own voice during oral recitations
and speaking with a
microphone.
7. I feel socially isolated during
online class because I only know
little about computers.
8. I feel like I am not actually .
learning during online class.
9. I fail to communicate with my
teachers when I have difficulty
with my learning materials
because I am shy.
10. I fail to communicate with my
classmates during group
activities because I don’t want to
bother them with my concerns
Time Positive Openness Peer Collabor Others;
Technological Sufficiency Management Well- To Mentor ation please
Challenges (TSC) Being Change ing specify

1. I have an insufficient access

to learning technology.
2. I face inequalities in access to
and use of technology during
online classes because of my
socioeconomic, physical, and
psychological circumstances
3. I do not have Internet access
during online classes.
4. I have low bandwidth and
slow processing speeds.
5. I experience technical
difficulties in completing my
assignments.
6.I cannot follow the teacher’s
instruction due to lack of
knowledge in technology.
7. I do not take learning
technology as an opportunity.
8. I am not interested in
technology.
9. I do not have time to explore
technology.
10.I do not have enough storage
on my phone for tones of
activities.
Time Positive Openness Peer Collabor Others;
Technological Complexity Management Well- To Mentor ation please
Challenges (TCC) Being Change ing specify

1. I am distracted by the
complexity of the technology
during online classes.
2. I experience difficulties in
using complex technology.
3. I experience difficulties when
using longer videos for learning.
4. I lack technical skills
associated with the given task.
5. I get less actively involved in
courses that uses technology
because I do not understand the
process.
6. I am more likely to skip
classes when materials from
course lectures are hard to
understand and are too long.
7. I feel that technology
interferes with my ability to
concentrate and think deeply
about subjects I care about.
8. I tend to multitask with my
technology devices which
sometimes prevents me from
concentrating on or doing the
work that is most important.
9. I have difficulty in adapting to
new technology since it took
more time.
10. I experience difficulty in
accessing my technology
because it is outdated.
Time Positive Openness Peer Collabor Others;
Learning Resource Management Well- To Mentor ation please
Challenges (LRC) Being Change ing specify

1.I have an insufficient access to

library resources.
2. I have an insufficient access
to laboratory equipment and
materials.
3. I have limited access to
textbooks, worksheets, and
other instructional materials.
4. I experience financial
challenges when accessing
learning resources and
technology
5. My learning is desensitized
and negatively influenced by
media.
6. I have a lack of affordable
textbooks, computers, and
broadband connectivity, which is
impacted by a lack of clear
policy on how to address issues
related to poor access and
education quality.
7. I cannot manage my time to
invest and keep my schedule
making the given activities.
8. I do not have study skills and
courage to raise question in
class.
9. I was not able to receive
feedbacks on my works.
Time Positive Openness Peer Collabor Others;
Learning Environment Management Well- To Mentor ation please
Challenges (LEC) Being Change ing specify

1. I am distracted by social
media during my online class.
2. I experience distraction at
home as a learning environment.
3. I have difficulties in selecting
the best time and area for
learning at home.
4. Home set-up limits the
completion of certain
requirements for my subject
(e.g., Laboratory and physical
activities.)
5.I have difficulty in answering
my assignments because of the
noisy environment.
6. I am hesitant to participate in
activities or give presentations
because I am not used to taking
online classes
7.I have no personal space to
use during online class.
8. I have limited access to online
websites due to a lack of internet
access at home.
9. I do not have an equipment to
use during my online class at
home.
10. I feel uneasy because of the
lack of interaction between
myself and my classmates
during online class.