Menace to Life and Limb: Lived

Experiences of Senior High

School Students during the New
Normal Classes
Bonggo, Rica Mae A.
Bruse, Adrian G.
Engbino, Jonel S.
Jampit, Michelle Ann
Momo, Rezel Jane
 The Coronavirus 19 pandemic has brought a lot of challenges for all
the people around the world. It became an alarming situation giving
insecurity especially to people’s health, world economy, and
sustainability. It disrupted almost every aspect in our society that has
caused distress to many of all ages. Education did not escape.
In view of the pandemic, everyone in this world suffers; from the
government, teachers, parents, and up to the students. This research
study sought to find out the challenges and experiences that cause
difficulties to the senior high school students due to COVID-19
pandemic.
Background of the study
 1. What are the lived experiences
among senior high school students
during the new normal learning
delivery?
2. How do the students handle the
situation?
3. How do they find learning in
the new normal modality?
•Research Question
 THEORY OF TRANSACTIONAL DISTANCE

by MICHAEL G. MOORE (1972)

• a concept describing the universe of teacher-

learner relationships that exist when learners
and instructors are separated by space and/ or
by time.
• The transactional distance is a theory of
Theory independent learning-teaching.
 CLUSTER VARIABLES
Of The Transactional Distance

by MICHAEL G. MOORE (1997)

• Instructional Dialogue
• Programme Structure

• The Autonomy of Learner

Theory
 TRANSACTIONAL MODEL OF STRESS AND
COPING THEORY
by Lazarus and Folkman (1984)

• an adaptive tool that emphasizes

appraisal to evaluate harm, threat and
challenges to assess the process of
coping with stressful experiences
Theory
 •Existential phenomenological
qualitative research
•followed Thomas and Pollio’s
approach to conducting
existential phenomenological
research
Research Design
 • Online interviews through Facebook
Messenger
• 15 bona fide students of Senior High
School in Digos City
• Purposeful sampling technique was
used to select students of Senior
High School in Digos City.

Research Setting/ Participants

 This research study sought to find out the challenges
and experiences that cause difficulties to the senior
high school students due to COVID-19 pandemic.
This aims to have a deeper discussion about the
reasons behind these difficulties and how were the
students able to overcome those. This also aims to
know what could possibly be the solution to dissolve
or mitigate these difficulties.

Purpose of the Study

 The sampling design used for this
study is purposive sampling. The
availability and willingness were also
considered in purposeful sampling, the
ability to communicate experiences and
opinions about the said study (Palinkas,
Horwitz, Green, Wisdom, Duan, and
Hoagwood, 2016). There were 15
participants that have been chosen for
this study.
Theoretical Sampling
 •Interviews with open-ended
questions which includes asking
questions to the participants
communicating through Facebook
Messenger
•Thematic analysis where the data
is being reduced, information
display, and patterned.
Research Instruments/Data Analysis
 This study used online in-depth
interviews through online messenger and
observed the verbal communication and it
follows the following procedure:
• Permission to Conduct.
• Interview.
• Transcription of Data.

Data Gathering
 The subjective research ought to
appear reliability in giving exact
data to approach substantial and
solid results.
•Credibility
•Transferability
•Confirmability
Rigors of the study
 • The researchers signed confidentiality agreement
with the informants through email. This assures
the participants that critical information that was
gathered was kept confidential and will never
step out from the boundary of the purpose of the
research study. The informants were asked for
approval to present their real names. The
researchers approached the informants formally
with regards to appointments, personal
information and time in cooperating for the
success of the study.

Ethical Consideration
 There are five themes that emerged in
the first problem:
• Time management
• Learning Difficulties
• Stressful Situations
• Problems in communicating with the teachers
and classmates
• Internet Connectivity

Results
 “kay maka sideline pa ang mga studyante maka tabang pa
sila sa ilang pamilya maka kwarta pa.” K1 and K2,
Question 1. (Because we, students can find sideline jobs
to help our family financially).
“I can say that it’s tricky due to the fact that I need to
balance my time, in studying and doing household
chores.” K13, Question 2.
Question 1
K5 - “...there are lot of time to answer the modules…”
K6 - “Ako ang mag manage sa akong time like pwede ra
Time Management nako answeran unya.”
K9 - “it allows students to attend classes from any
location of their choice.
K14 – “Ako mag buot kung kanus-a mag answer
kanang mag cram na sa deadline gud.”
Question 1
K7 - “I can do the household chores; I can play games if
I have free time and bonding with my family.”
K8 - “Naa kay daghan oras na mag spend og time sa
family…” (You have a lot of time to spend with your
family.)
K11 – “There are few advantages I can consider during
the new normal learning delivery … especially the bond
we created together with my family.”
Another informant said, “Time management, during this
time of learning modalities, as a student managing time
is fundamental especially having lot of works to do. And
it helps me to get things done properly without rushing.”
K12, Question #8   teacher.”
K1 and K2 - “Kay wala kaayo matun an ang mga
istyudante like kuhaon nalang ang module then e
search nalang ang answer kay ang uban kapoyan mag
basa…” (Because students haven’t learned a lot like
getting the module then search for the answers on the
internet because some are lazy to read…)
K5 - “I’ve encountered like most of the subject I didn’t
understand well because it wasn’t discussed by the
teachers.”
K7 - “I find it hard for me to learn, I can’t focus on my
studies well and I haven’t learned anything.”
K8 - “DILI TANANG STUDENTS IS FAST
LEARNER!” (NOT ALL STUDENTS ARE FAST
LEARNERS!)
Learning Difficulties K15 - “Ohhh and wala jud moy learnings.” (And no
learning.)
K15 - “Ohhh samot nag online defense, haaayss
makapungot ang laaag. Maluoy ka sa ubang students
na mangita pag connection... And ang ubang students
is walay gamit ba.” (Yes, especially when having
online defense, the slow internet connection is
irritating. I feel pity to other students who don’t have
the internet connection. Other students don’t have
gadgets.)
K12 - “…when answering modules there are some
questions that you don’t understand… no one will
explain to you especially when the activity is.”
K13 - “Many students are stressed because of learning
the lessons by yourself without guide from any

K5 - “…sometimes theirs a deadline and I
can’t submit it on time so that I’m stress
sometimes.”
K4 - “I experience the stress and lethargy the
circumstances caused.”
K10 - “losing weight due to stress and
imaginary pressure, loss of confidence,
insomnia, mental instability, and depression.
+lots of breakdown moments.”
K14 - “Health concerns jud labi na sa sight,
mentally, and psychologically.”
Stressful
Situations
K8 - “Una kay naglain ug naglagot, pero karon
kay ok na lang” (At first, I felt anger and
dismay but now it’s fine.)
K10 - “My reaction is anger towards myself,
and sadness.”
K11 - “I felt sad.”
K14 - “Culture shock jud kay mostly students
kay tapulan mu basa tas ang signal, data og
internet connection ga kamang.” (I was
shocked because most of the students are
becoming lazy and the internet connection is
slow.)
K3 - “When you need to pass your task online
but the Internet connection is lost.”
K5 - “…sometimes there’s a deadline and I
can’t submit it on time.”
K8 - “lack of resources”
K15 - “Ohhh samot nag online defense,
haaayss makapungot ang laaag. Maluoy ka sa
ubang students na mangita pag connection...
And ang ubang students is walay gamit ba.”
(Yes, especially when having online defense,
the slow internet connection is irritating. I feel
pity to other students who don’t have the
Internet
internet connection. Other students don’t have
Connectivity gadgets.)
 
K14 - “Honestly, mas maka rely ko sa Web
kanang mag answer.” (Honestly, I can rely on
the internet when answering my modules.)
K15 - “Kanang advantage lang siya kay in this
pandemic kay makapass rakag mga school
works thru pm and other platforms like gmail
etc.” (It is advantaged because during
pandemic we can pass school works or project
through direct messages and other platforms
like gmail.)
K4 - “Normal school days we’ve had before has
camaraderie with the other students that leaven the
tough days, and in the new normal, the hard days are to
be taken individually and it’d not healthy.”
K9 - “…new normal is a change of modalities towards
learning which could be modular or online class that
limits face to face and social interactions.”
K14 - “Mas gusto nako ang traditional class kay nay
emotional support gikan sa friends tas dili maka
suffocate ang environment dili pareha na naa lang sa
balay imbis mag module sugo-sugoon nuon ingnon ran
a sigeg cellphone bisag ang tinuod nag attend og
webinar, gmeet og nag answer.” (I’m in favor with the
traditional class because I can get emotional support
from friends, and the environment is healthy unlike
staying at home doing modules. There are also
instances that I am being scolded because they thought
that I’m just playing with my phone without knowing
that I’m attending webinar and gmeet, or answering my
worksheets.)
K15 – “Kuan, sa f2f is gana jud ka magbuhat kay naay
teamwork and interactions jud sa imong classmates.”
(During the face to face classes, it encourages us to do
activities since there’s teamwork and interaction with
classmates.)
“…DILI NIMO MA MEET IMUNG MGA
CLASSMATE OG MAKAILA MAN LANG
SILA HUHU.” (You can’t meet your
classmates or get to know them.) K8, Question
#2.
“Unable to experience graduation, lack of
Problems in interaction time with classmates, and missed
school events.” K11, Question 2.
Communicating
with the
Teachers and
Classmates “On standard learning delivery, we can learn
about the lesson since it will be discussed and
we can also learn a lot of things from our
teachers with their experiences and wisdoms.
While on the other hand, learning would be
quiet difficult because you have to do
everything on your own, and unable to reach
aid from your teachers” K1, K2, K3, K5, K6,
K7, K8, K10, K12, K13, K14, and K15,
Question 3.
 There are six themes that emerged in the
second problem:
•Seeking assistance form others
•Browsing the internet (Google)
•Praying hard for God’s wisdom and comfort
•Avoidance of negativities and embrace good vibes
•Self-motivation
•Rest when necessary.

• Results
 “…naa poy uban nagsalig ra sa friends or
classmate.” (…there are other students who
rely on their friends and their classmates.) K1,
Question #2
“…ang mga istudyante pareha anang mag
hulat nalang silag answer sa ilang mga
classmates or friends na same grade nila.” (…
Seeking
students wait for the answers of their
Assistance from classmates and friends with the same grade
Others level.) K2, Question #2
“Yes, what i did is that i tell my parents all
about it. They give me advises, I followed it
and it helps me.” K11, Questioin #6.
“lisod sabton ang mga lesson samot
nag walay mo explain sa akoang
atubangan maong e search nalng nako
bisag mali basta naa lay ma answer.”
(The lessons are difficult to understand
especially when there’s no one who can
explain right in front of me; that’s why
I will just search the answers on google
Browsing the though it is not correct for the sake that
Internet I have an answer.) K1, Question #4
“You can find all the answers online so
it’s easy but I haven’t learned
anything.” K7, Question #4.

“Despite from the challenges I've face
I was able to withstand any of it,
Praying Hard
for God’s
thanks to prayer and to the care of my
Wisdom and family. God always provides my
Comfort everyday needs and always there to lift
up my mood whenever I'm sad.” K9,
Question #6
“I overcome it by thinking the positive one and
spreading the good vibes.” K3, Question 6.
“I did not entertain it…instead be happy while
answering module.” K5, Question 6
Avoidance of
negativities and “I overcame it by comforting myself.” K10,
embrace good vibes Question 6
“I always think in a positive ways and never let the
negativity foster.” K12, Question 6
“Wako gapadala kay lisud nang magluyaluya.” (I
stood firm because it will be more difficult when I
will be weak.) K13, Question 6
 “wala ko ka encounter anang depression pero
nakahuna huna pod kog undang kay kapoy kaayo,
kapoy man pero kayanon kay sayang kaayo ang
panahon.” K1 and K2, Question 6. (I did not
encounter depression, but I have the thoughts of
stopping my studies because it is exhausting, it is
“Many times. I overcome slumps by
exhausting but I have to endure it because if I stop,
resting myself for one day, and the day
Motivation it would be a waste of time).
Rest after, I try to finish a simple task so that I
can go on the next one.” K4, Question 6.
“Striving jud like gikan nag breakdown pero
padayon gihapon kay diploma ang goal.” (Must
really strive from breakdown, but just keep going
because the goal is the diploma.) K14, Question 6
““Anooo, mangita kag motivation. Ako lang is last
grade na bitaw college na.” (Find your own
motivation. For me, I am motivated to finish
because I’m on my last grade and then I will go to
college.) K15, Question 6
 There are six themes that emerged in the
third problem:
• Learning in the new normal modality is not
effective
• Very challenging
• Motivates cheating among the learners
• Teaches independence
• Discouraging situations
• Internet dependent.
Results

“The new learning delivery is not effective
since there are a lot of disadvantages than
advantages.” K1, K2, K6, K8, K10, K11,
Effectiveness of the K12, K14, and K15, Question 7.
new normal
modality based on “New learning delivery is effective.” K4,
the students’ K9, K7, Question 7.
perception
“Sometimes it is effective, at times it is
not.” K5, K3, and K13, Question 7.
“Usa ka studyante akung reaction ani kay
halo² jud mas angayan kos normal nga
klase kaysa sa normal nga modality, pero
nisabot ko kay kabalo nga dijud maka
normal class kay tungod aning pandemya
nga atong nasinati.” (As a student, my
reaction during this pandemic was mixed
because I personally prefer normal classes
than this new normal modality, but I
understand because I know that it is
difficult to conduct normal classes amidst
Very Challenging of the pandemic we were experiencing.)
K13, Question #9.
“Because of this new normal learning, lots
of students get pregnant, other students
commit suicide because of stress and
depression and lots of students learn to
cheat.” K7, Question #9.
“It is stressful to adjust from the quick
change of our society.” K9, Question #9.
 “It gave us students how to be dependable.
Kay murag usahay nasanay naka
manundog pero murag ma realize sad nimo
“Ang nahatag lang sa akoa kay kayanon lang
nga need jud na ikaw mu step up na.” (It
gud nya pangpaningkamot bahalag lisod ug
gave us students how to be dependent,
bahalag ako ray magtuon.” (Learning in the
because there were times that the students
new normal modality gave me courage to
were used to copy but you will eventually
continue and strive even though it is hard and
  realize that you need to step-up). K15,
even if I do self-pace studying.) K1, Question
Question #8.
#8.
Teaches
Motivates Cheating
“Ang mga istudyante pareha anang mag Independence
hulat nalang silag answer sa ilang mga
among Learners
classmates or friends na same grade nila.”
  (Other students wait for the answer of their
“… I guess it’s the independency.” K4,
classmates or friends with the same grade
Question #8.
level.) K2, Question #2.

“…naa poy uban nag salig ra sa friends or

classmate.” (…there are students who rely
on their friends or classmates.) K1,
Question #2.
 “Like sugod palang dali ra kaayo anweran then abi
nakog mo balik nami sa normal pero wala pa diay,
nagka dugay naka lisod and daghag nagngundang and
pagpakamatay na mga estyudante kay wala na nila na
kaya maong dili nani maayo.” (At first, the modules
are very easy to answer and I thought the situation
will be back to normal immediately but it did not;
eventually, it became so difficult to handle. There are
a lot of students who stopped schooling and a lot of
reports of suicides because they can’t handle
  anymore, this is not good anymore.) K1, Question #9
“Abi nakog dili ni mag dugay mo balik na sa dati pero
Discouraging nag ka dugay wala paman jd maong ana ko dili nani
maayo kay wala jd kaayo miy matun.an ani hilabi na
daghag nangundang tungod aning ing ani.” (I thought
Situations
this will not last long but it did not; that’s why I’ve
realized it’s not good anymore because I can’t learn
 
and there are a lot of students who stopped
schooling.) K2, Question #9.
“I'm happy because department of education do their
best just to continue the education of students and I'm
also sad because you can't interact with others and its
bias because not all people can produced technology.”
K3, Question #9.
“Unta mabalik na sa face to face kay dili jud ko
ganahan aning new normal.” (I hope it will now go
back to face to face classes because I really don’t like
this new normal.) K6, Question #9.
“lisod sabton ang mga lesson samot nag
walay mo explain sa akoang atubangan
maong e search nalng nako bisag mali
basta naa lay ma answer.” (It is difficult to
understand the lessons especially no one
could explain it in front of you that is why
I searched the answers on the internet even
though it is wrong as long as I’ve got an
answer). K7, Question #4.
“…kay wala kaayo matun an ang mga
istyudante like kuhaon nalang ang module
Internet
then e search nalang ang answer…” K1,
Question #2.
Dependent
“Honestly, mas maka rely ko sa Web
  kanang mag answer.” (Honestly, I can rely
on the internet when answering my
modules.) K14, Question #1.
“Kanang advantage lang siya kay in this
pandemic kay makapass rakag mga school
works thru pm and other platforms like
gmail etc.” (It is advantaged because
during pandemic we can pass school works
or project through direct messages and
other platforms like gmail.) K15, Question
#1
 • In the light of the findings of the study,
the following are the derived
conclusions:
• 1. The lived experiences of students in
the new normal classroom modalities are
time management, learning difficulties,
stressful situations, and problems in
communicating with teachers and
classmates, and internet connectivity.

Conclusions
 •

• 2. The students handled the situations by

seeking assistance from others, browsing
the internet (Google), praying hard for
God's wisdom and comfort, avoiding
negativities and embracing good vibes,
self-motivating, and resting when
necessary.
Conclusions
 • 3. The students find learning in the new
normal modality as not effective, very
challenging, motivate cheating among
learners, teach independence,
discouraging due to difficult situations,
and internet dependent.

Conclusions
 Amidst the COVID19 pandemic, the students fight for their goals and
dreams. In today’s learning system, the students were having a hard time to
continue their studies because of the drastic changes they have encountered
with the new normal modality. The idea of having back the conventional
learning would help regain the quality of education; however, it might also
put the lives of many at risk. This strategic way to continue studying is
helpful enough for student’s dreams not to be taken away from them. The
need of mental health support must also be put into priority since students
struggle with different situations. Teachers, family, and friends play an
important role of support for the students as they continue their educational
journey. There are a lot of hindrances and challenges but the willingness to
• Implications
live and survive prevails.
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