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Predictors of the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Student Affairs and Services (SAS) among Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s) Flora H. Salandanan; Lerma P. Buenvinida; Marcial M. Bandoy
International Journal of Management, Entrepreneurship, Social Science and Humanities Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021): December 2021
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Exploring new innovative and learning modalities is an urgent move of higher education as an option in this pandemic. As a result, to flexible delivery of Student Affairs and Services as stated in CMO 8 s., 2021, Guidelines on the Implementation of Flexible Delivery of student Affairs and Services, (SAS) programs during the Covid-19 epidemic as the continuity of student services is significant to the overall development of students during this trying time. The predictors of student affairs and services (SAS) performance among higher education institutions (HEIs) were determined using a descriptive-correlational research method. The students in the College of Teacher Education and Student Affairs and services (SAS) Unit head and staff were selected as respondents through stratified random sampling. The findings revealed that the majority of the student respondents are from HEI’s in the Province of Laguna. There is a significant relationship between the students’ affairs services in terms of Information and Orientation Services, Guidance and Counselling Services, Student Training, Student Organizations and Activities, Admission Services, Scholarships and Financial Assistance (SFA) and the effectiveness and efficiency of student affairs services. As recommended, the Guidance and Counselling unit must administer the student assessment tools regularly and periodically to determine the appropriate interventions necessary in the new normal. The promotion of mental health among students through different platforms may intensify more. The HEI’s and SAS may consider strengthening downloadable materials and their contents as means of student orientation and information dissemination; online seminars, workshops, and conferences relative to students’ program, specialization, and other relevant topics; enhance the system of recognition and accreditation, supervision, monitoring of student organizations and evaluation of its activities.
Lived Experiences of Senior High School Teachers on Distance Learning Delivery Modalities: A Basis for Curriculum Planning Model Rowena G. Caganan; Lerma P. Buenvinida
International Journal of Management, Entrepreneurship, Social Science and Humanities Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021): December 2021
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The study delved into the lived experiences of Senior High School teachers in utilizing distance learning delivery modalities in a province in the Philippines as basis for curriculum planning model. The researcher utilized the hermeneutic- phenomenological qualitative research design. The participants of the study were the sixteen (16) senior high school teachers including the researcher herself. Results of the study revealed that majority of senior high school teachers were teaching using modular distance learning. They could not freely offer a variety of teaching styles because of the absence of faceto-face interaction. Also, the following themes emerged based on the testimonies of the participants Utilization of DepEd-Initiated Learning Resources, Utilization Social Media and Free Online Applications. Unveritable Teacher-Learner Interaction and Feedbacking, Demanding Output Verification, Uncertain Students’ Learning, NonCompliance on Output Submission. Network Connectivity, Intensive Online Monitoring and Communication, and Perpetual Communication. These themes pertains to the challenges encountered by teachers in facilitating learning utilizing distance learning. It is recommended that there must be a provision of technical assistance to teachers and school leaders about distance learning delivery. School leaders may conduct schoolbased webinar training to teachers, learners, and parents regarding distance learning. Teachers may also pursue higher educational education and engage in professional learning ommunities to be well-equipped in the new normal. Moreover, the researcher recommended for the utilization of the R-J-C Curriculum Planning Model to improve the implementation of various learning delivery modalities in Laguna province.
Lived Experiences of Educators Engaged in Continuing Professional Development in the New Normal: Insights from Seven Countries Glen P. Cortezano; Rolando V. Maningas; Alberto D. Yazon; Lerma P. Buenvinida; Consorcia S. Tan; Victoria E. Tamban
International Journal of Management, Entrepreneurship, Social Science and Humanities Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021): December 2021
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This study focused on exploring and capturing the essence and meaning of the lived experiences of educators engaged in continuing professional development in the new normal. The study followed a qualitative research design and used the transcendental phenomenological processes. Based from the testimonies gathered from the participants from seven different countries- Philippines, USA, Panama, Peru, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Morocco they revealed that as a result of the Continuing Professional Development during pandemic, they have manifested adaptability and innovation to meet the demands of the current situation. With the force transition from face to face interaction to remote learning, they have tried their best to maintain a balance of digital and life skills. Participants also engaged in CPD in order to achieve creativity and resourcefulness to deliver and meet students’ quality learning amidst pandemic. They also considered as blessings and great opportunity the connection and collaboration established with educators around the world during this time of Covid-19. They also achieved the passion for ever-learning mindset and satisfaction through CPD. Participants expressed that mindfulness and wellbeing of teachers should be set as priorities for their engagement to CPD in the new normal. The researcher recommends that the policy makers review and revisit their program for CPD training of the teachers during this period. Heads of the education sectors may also benchmark the CPD Training plan of this study and conduct needs analysis to provide the most appropriate trainings for the teachers based on their needs, skills and interests.