ADAMSON UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE

“Architecture Students Experience On HyFlex

Learning Modality at Adamson University”

Submitted by:

FAJARDO, REMO

ILAGAN, BERNADETTE

GARCIA, LEE GEROME

LOBINO, JAMAICA GANTUANGCO

MIGUEL, NIKKA NOELLE

Submitted to:

DR. RENALYN PINAPIT

Date Submitted:
November 18, 2022
 Table of Contents

Pages

TITLE PAGE .............................................................................................................................. 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................... 2

CHAPTERS

I. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................3

Background of the Study… ....................................................................................................... 3

Statement of the Problem… ....................................................................................................... 4

Objective of the Study… ........................................................................................................... 5

Significance of the Study… ................................................................................................... 5-6

Scope and Delimitations .......................................................................................................... 6

II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE..............................................................6-11

III. METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................. 11-15

 CHAPTER I
The Problem and the Literature Review

Rationale

Hybrid learning is learning that integrates complementary face-to-face (synchronous) and

online learning (asynchronous) experiences in service of intended learning objectives. HyFlex is a

combination of the words hybrid and flexible. It is assumed that every student enrolled in a hybrid

class will participate in the same blend of online and in-person assignments and discussions. In

contrast, the "flexible" aspect of HyFlex is that students are given a choice in how they participate

in the course and engage with the material in the mode that works best for them throughout the

course as well as from session to session. This is in contrast to the "rigid" nature of traditional

classroom settings (Beatty, B. J., ed., 2019) Over the years, educational institutions have embraced

novel ways to use digital technology to build and administer course curricula (Binnewies & Wang,

2019). Heilporn and Lakhal (2021) found that students abandon out of online learning because

they feel alone. Compared to face-to-face learning, student learning satisfaction is lower due to

instructor support. The literature found that face-to-face and online learning, such as synchronous

and asynchronous learning, hybrid learning, flipped classroom, blended learning, etc., are

commonly used in higher education (Bokolo, 2021; Foust & Ruzybayev, 2021).

Definition of Hybrid Learning

Hybrid learning, often called blended learning, is widely employed in corporate and higher

education. The term is hard to define because people use it differently. The article explores the

current perception of hybrid learning based on research in this area and describes its

methodology, such as a thoughtful integration of face-to-face and fully online instructional

components, innovative use of technology, or reconceptualization of the learning paradigm. The

authors also discuss its role in teaching foreign languages and its added value in this process.

(Katherine, B. 2020)

Outside Penn State, hybrid learning may be called blended learning. Some groups believe the

percentage of classroom reduction is essential to a definition. Online Learning Consortium

defines E-Learning. Hybrid shouldn't imply lecture in class, homework online. The best hybrid

instruction allows students to interact with content and engage in learning activities before,

during, and after class. Students can interact with online content independently or

asynchronously while collaborating and applying key concepts in synchronous classrooms. A

flipped classroom concept blends online and face-to-face instruction. (Katherine, B. 2020)

Effects of the Hybrid Learning Setup

In this pandemic coronavirus era, hybrid learning has sparked mixed reactions. Some kids and

parents are glad that schools are restarting and maintaining learning techniques and safety

precautions. Others are concerned that certain schools have not fully resumed, making children's

learning methods complex and confusing. Some students and parents find hybrid learning

demanding, but others find it an innovative way to ensure advanced understanding. Hybrid

learning offers pros and cons. Hybrid learning is flexible. Flexible teaching and learning

programs, setting, and teacher-student interaction. Students can learn online and in-person.

It's beneficial for disabled kids who can't do effectively in a physical classroom. Safer learning

must be promoted to protect students and instructors. Make sure the classroom isn't crowded and

loud to observe COVID. So, hybrid learning improves public safety measures. Most school's

alternate student learning days. Some days are spent learning at centers and others at home.

Hybrid learning gives pupils freedom and privacy. Students can read and revisit instructional

content on their own. If they don't comprehend, they can rewatch lectures. Some introverts can
raise questions online or in direct messages during lectures, something they avoid in traditional

classroom situations. Hybrid learning benefits both teachers and students. Students don't waste

time or energy using hybrid learning's flexibility. Professors can arrange their timetables and use

their resources effectively. Hybrid learning has technological challenges. Poor Wi-Fi

connections can cause students to miss critical information. According to studies, certain school

staffs have trouble connecting and putting cameras in classrooms. Some parents complained that

their children's data ran out quickly in online classrooms. (Roehl, Et Al., 2013) Younger children

may have trouble understanding the instructor with a nasal mask on. So, instructors should use

mics whilst wearing masks. Monitoring in a physical classroom is more effective than remotely.

A child may miss school on purpose because he feels unwatched, unless his parents monitor him

closely. This can cause the child to miss schoolwork, affecting his academic achievement.

(Roehl, Et Al., 2013)

Statement of the Problem

Prior research has looked into how students feel about the usage of blended, hybrid, and

flipped learning (Kohnke & Moorhouse, 2021). Less research, meanwhile, has been done on how
pupils view HyFlex. This is due to the fact that the HyFlex approach is brand-new and infrequently

used as a workable substitute for online or in-person forms of learning and teaching. Therefore,

it's critical to evaluate how students in underdeveloped nations perceive the HyFlex teaching

methodology. Due to digitalization and the significant danger of security and privacy breaches,

there is also a global need for cyber security professionals. By 2020, roughly a third of the posts

in the field of cyber security will be unfilled in nations like the United States (Straub, 2021). The

main problem in this study is to know the efficiency of Hyflex-Learning how it might impact the

output of Architecture students.This study is conducted to answer the following questions.

1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Hyflex-Learning and how will it affect

the academic performance of the Architecture students in Adamson University?

2. How can Architecture students be easily adapt and quickly form new ways of continuing

through the Hyflex-Learning?

3. What factors may drive influence to the Architecture student's perception on use of

digitalsynchronous and asynchronous learning?

Objective of the Study

This study is to obtain whether positive or negative information about the implemented

Hyflex-Learning. The researchers will identify both the bright and dark side of Hyflex-Learning.

Furthermore, the purpose of this study is to determine how the researchers can help and assist

Architecture students in dealing with its challenges, as well as to increase awareness about its

impact on the students in the short and long term. This study will be carried out with limited

resources.
The objectives of this study are:

a.) To seek information about the implemented Hyflex-Learning as the flexible alternative

learning and the importance of it.

b.) To explain how the Hyflex-Learning affects the academic performance of an

Architecture student.

c.) To analyze the advantages and disadvantages of Hyflex-Learning for the Architecture

students.

d.) To elucidate the effects of Hyflex-Learning on a student’s health.

Scope and Delimitation

The general intent of this study is to know the forthcoming of Hyflex-Learning in Adamson

University with the focus on what will be its impact to the main beneficiary of the said topic, which

is the Architecture students. There are a total of *** Architecture students currently enrolled in

Adamson University.

This study will mainly identify and examine several elements related to Hyflex-Learning

and its benefits and drawbacks to both professors and students, which will aid in the modification

of the future career of architecture students. The data gathered from this study will be solely based

on the observations derived from the responses of the respondents through questionnaire

Significance of the Study

The related literature and findings included in the research will be an assistance to different

individuals, future researchers, and institutions. This research will benefit the following:
Commission of Higher Education (CHED), Teachers, Parents, Researchers, Students, and the

future researchers regarding the current education system–Hyflex Learning.

Commission on Higher Education (CHED). CHED will be informed on how the

teachers will be teaching the future architecture students efficiently.

Teachers. The study also is significant to the teachers, as they will know how they can

reach out to the students that are having difficulty in catching up lessons due to the Hyflex-

Learning setup.

Parents. The study will also be significant to the parents as well because they can gather

new information about the challenges with the implemented alternative learning. In that case, the

parents can guide their children that will be taking Architecture.

Students. The research will be very significant to the architecture students because they

will have pieces of new knowledge on how they can effectively overcome the challenges they face

during the Hyflex-Learning setup. Additionally, this will give light on how Architecture students

can improvise and manage their time during the said setup.

Future Researchers. Information in the study may be used as a reference and contribution

by researchers in conducting new research in relation to the topics tackled in this study.
 CHAPTER II

Review of Related Literature

Research Design

This research study will examine the association between variables. The researchers will

utilize the qualitative research design to identify the different challenges faced by the

Architecture students from Adamson University. This study will be accomplished through a

survey questionnaire, which will be completed by Architecture students from Adamson

University through random sampling. Its main objective is for the researchers to identify the

different encountered challenges or conflicts encountered by the students in Hyflex-Learning,

how they deal with it and how they are going and suppose to overcome it without having to alter

any of the responses provided by the respondents.

Semi- structured interviews were selected to accomplish this study. The researchers allowed

the participants to elaborate and with that provided more flexibility, range and therefore the

capacity to obtain more information from the participant. Semi- structured interviews permit scope

for individuals to answer questions more on their own terms and perceptions. While the interview

process is a valuable means of collecting rich and in-depth data, it can prove to be a time-

consuming process.

Sampling and Participants

The researchers used purposive sampling method in choosing the sample of participants.

This form of sampling is essentially strategic and appropriate to establish a good correspondence

between research questions and sampling. The inclusion criterion was based on participants who
are currently studying in Adamson University. The participants will be (10) Architecture students

from the school. In undertaking this study, the researchers chose to interview individuals who are

studying or working in the school for a long period of time, those who are experienced and has

seen changes each school year and the student council officers.

Research Participants

In order to achieve accurate results, the selection of the respondents will be based on the

following criteria.

a. Must be currently enrolled as an Architecture student in Adamson University

b. Must be at least 18 years old

c. Must be willing to participate in the study

Instrumentation

Survey questions will be used by the researcher to gather data. The questionnaire asks a

number of questions about the impacts, difficulties, problems, and conflicts the respondents have

had with the Hyflex-Learning system, which is the present educational setting. The Architecture

students of Adamson University will get the survey questionnaire. The statements and questions

that the researchers have provided will be filled in by the responders.

Questions (Architecture Students) Purpose

What are the occurences that you thought that

was challenging inside the campus?

What did you feel about the imlementation of

HyFlex Learning System for the First
Semester?

How did you go to the campus whenever you

are required to attend face to face?
What are your thoughts about prevention
efforts of the university to help stop the spread
of the virus?

How did the HyFlex Learning System affect

your overall performance as an Architecture
Student?

Do you think that the university should

implement a full face to face setup soon?

What do you think that can be improved

regarding the university’s protocols for the
safety of our fellow Adamsonians against
COVID?

Have you ever felt that this learning setup is

very tiring because of the alternate schedules?
Why or why not?

What do you feel when a fellow Adamsonian

shows symptoms of COVID?

Do you think Adamson University is

managing the safety of the people against
COVID?

Preparation and Validation of the Research Instrument

It is necessary to provide separate copies of each of the three components of the research

instrument for this study: a letter to respondents, a respondent profile, and a questionnaire for the

survey. The age of the respondents, the year they are in, and their course were all determined. On

a four-point Likert scale, respondents were asked to rate the following items: the different

elements that may affect their academic performance, their preferences, the problems they

encountered and want to be addressed, and their overall thoughts with the current education

setup.

To conduct a preliminary assessment of the research instrument's validity, the researchers

engaged the aid of their research consultant. When approved by the project's primary
investigator, it will be sent to a statistician assigned to the research group for validation. To make

sure the questions are appropriate and required to include in the questionnaire, the statistician

must complete a validation form. The study instrument will then be changed in response to the

statistician's assessment and final advice.

Data Gathering Procedure

The questionnaire will be used by the researchers to collect information from the

respondents and will serve as the main source of information for the study. Moreover, the

researchers will use the information gathered from relevant books, papers, and research studies

as a secondary source of information. The researchers will employ qualitative questionnaires to

get information from the respondents. Before being used in the study, the research tool will

undergo pre-testing based on the computed sample population. Pre-testing will be carried out

using Google Forms online. The researchers will do pre-testing to make sure that all of the

questions are straightforward to reply to and that participants fully comprehend everything on the

study instrument. To determine the quantity of data collected from the respondents, the

researchers will utilize the ordinal level of measurement for the Likert scale. Google Forms will

be used to disseminate the surveys online. Cronbach's alpha will be used by the researcher to

reevaluate the results' reliability and veracity.

Data Analysis

Before being used in the study, the research tool will undergo pre-testing based on the

computed sample population. Pre-testing will be carried out using Google Forms online. The

researchers will do pre-testing to make sure that all of the questions are straightforward to reply

to and that participants fully comprehend everything on the study instrument. To determine the
quantity of data collected from the respondents, the researchers will utilize the ordinal level of

measurement for the Likert scale. Google Forms will be used to disseminate the surveys online.

Cronbach's alpha will be used by the researcher to reevaluate the results' reliability and veracity.

Ethical Considerations

• Informed Consent Process

Researchers will present a consent letter to participants before the start of the survey

questionnaire in order to obtain their informed consent. This will give participants the

opportunity to learn about the real reason behind the research and give their consent before

beginning the survey.

• Deception

Even if the information gathered conflicts with their own personal preferences,

researchers will not withhold information about the research's objectives, role, or methodology.

The researchers will not falsify or otherwise misuse the data they gather, and they shall not

engage in behavior that intentionally misleads the respondents.

• Integrity of the Researchers

For the benefit of the researchers as well as the validity of the research study, researchers

will maintain the data gathered with the utmost integrity and won't manipulate any data gathered

from the respondents.

• Privacy, Confidentiality and Anonymity

All information gathered from the research participants will only be accessible to the

researchers and the lecturer. The study will not include the names of the participants or any other
important personal information about them, protecting their anonymity. After the study is

finished, all respondents' data will be removed from every file that it was stored in.
Creating the best learning experiences

HD video conferencing solutions are crucial to addressing these issues and enriching the student-

teacher experience. But video conferencing must be more than a laptop app. Participants need

uninterrupted live streaming with high-definition images that bring the room to life for faraway

students and cameras that capture the speaker and the educational environment.
Students who join a class from home or share a room can be distracted by noise. Experts expect

that noise can damage sophisticated cognitive and learning capacities, resulting in lower

motivation and more irritation. Providing pupils with headsets can help them learn in a loud

atmosphere. Students can focus on listening and studying with noise-canceling headphones, for

example.

Audio quality of video conferencing devices in the classroom is also important, so microphones

pick up the speaker rather than the classroom murmur. Learning's future. All education providers

want to end the learning crisis and decrease the pandemic's harmful impact as much as possible.

Learning in times of uncertainty and complexity can be tough, but educational institutions should

ensure that these new hybrid experiences are engaging and enlightening for all participants, no

matter where they're located — now and in the long term. (Paul, C. 2020)

“Hyflex Courses: A ‘Flex’ or a Flop?”

The widespread spread of the coronavirus during the pandemic made the transition to college

difficult for millions of students in the United States. After sending their students home for several

months prior, institutions had a difficult time in the fall of 2020 bringing them back to school in a

secure manner. The return of students to the classroom allowed numerous educational institutions

to maintain their operational status. However, it was not possible to restart face-to-face instruction

for the majority of classes because space was at a premium and social distancing limits prevented

it from being possible for an entire class to attend at the same time. Because of the hyflex method

of training, several campuses were able to maintain their financial viability. The learner is provided
 with three variable involvement options according to the conventional definition of hyflex. The

fact that students at the school under consideration were not given a choice in how they should

participate in the course or connect with the curriculum was one of the aspects that differentiated

hyflex from other educational options. The decision was made for them by the faculty members;

teachers split their courses into two groups based on the alphabetical order of the student names.

These hyflex classes made use of a combination of in-person lectures given to one group at a time

as well as online instruction. The remaining students may have access to prerecorded lectures or

the faculty may choose to broadcast the lectures live over the internet. Was this hyflex modality a

"flex," which refers to something that Gen Z considers to be of a higher quality, or a flop? In spite

of the fact that students expressed their concerns and anecdotal evidence suggested they struggled

during the semester, this study discovered that the rate of student success was not significantly

different between face-to-face and hyflex classes. On the other hand, there were two significant

independent variables found: the level of the course and whether or not it was quantitatively

focused. The rate of success was shown to be proportional to the level of the course, with

quantitative courses resulting in a lower rate of success than other types of courses. (Krisandra, G.

2020)

CHAPTER III
Results and Discussion

This chapter will draw upon the main themes and present the findings which arose out of

the interview process and subsequent data analysis. This qualitative study sought to explore the

architecture students' perceptions to school HyFlex Learning.

The Perceptions of Architecture Students to HyFlex Learning System Inside the Campus
 Chapter IV
Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation

Summary of the Study

This study presents the summary of the research work undertaken, the conclusions drawn,

and the recommendations made us an outgrowth of the study. The topic of this study is

“Architecture Students Experience on HyFlex Learning Modality at Adamson University”. This

study aimed to know the perceptions of Architecture students to HyFlex Learning System, it also

aimed to know the implementations the school has done to accomplish HyFlex Learning System.

The method used in this research used a qualitative design. To gather data semi-structured were

conducted to total respondents of twenty-four, having fourteen employees and ten Architecure

students.

Summary of Results

Limitations of the study

This study is limited due to the fact most of the respondents are Architecture students and

find it hard to find student participants due to hectic schedule of Architecture students. The study is

also limited to the questions we could ask to each participant.

This study can be more in depth by adding more related studies and by adding more

respondents especially students because this study is suitable for them. By having more allocated

time, this study would be better, because it consumes a lot of time and effort in collecting and

analyzing the data to form conclusions to this study.

Conclusions

1. The participants in this study are Architecure students and, therefore, more likely to be able
 to cope with both the technology and independent learning requirements. Nevertheless,

these results provide a starting point for more extensive studies.

2. Professors face many challenges when trying to deliver pedagogically sound HyFlex

courses, and the institutions need to make available the appropriate resources for mitigating

these challenges.

3. Particularly desirable in this context are learning-management systems through which

teachers can easily upload and download materials, monitor and provide feedback on

students’ work, and communicate with each other through blackboard, zoom meeting and

email.

By offering some preliminary observations from the perspectives of students experiencing the

reality of education during a pandemic, this study contributes to developing effective practices for

supporting and sustaining this new mode of learning while taking into account contextual elements.

We close by noting that our intention was not to identify a single pedagogically correct way to

implement the HyFlex mode; we fully recognise that the manner in which individual teachers use

this new approach will depend on each particular context and the available technologies.

Recommendation

Many architecture students experience challenges with the Hyflex-Learning setup. Since

finding solutions of this nature is crucial to achieving one's goals, students should be prepared to do

so. Stopping the misconception that architecture is a challenging course will encourage more

students to enroll. People shouldn't be intimidated or believe that architecture is a challenging

subject to master despite any circumstances. The researchers also advise future researchers to

conduct this study because it will be highly beneficial and informative in the future. Future

researchers may learn something new from this, which may give them motivation to keep looking

for solutions. In addition, the researchers recommend this to the present teachers as they can learn
how to help their students who are having difficulties.

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