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Readiness, Access, Challenges, and Efficiency in using Flexible Mode of Learning: Inputs for Instructional Management Plan Geronimo, Cecilia A.; Geronimo, Audie L.; Faustino, Sarah M.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research Vol. 3 No. 5 (2022): International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Rese
Publisher : Future Science / FSH-PH Publications

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11594/ijmaber.03.05.13

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The objective of the study is to determine the readiness, access, challenges, and efficiency in using the Flexible Mode of Learning among the faculty members and students of the College of Engineering in a Higher Education Institution in the academic year of 2020-2021. The study used a descriptive research design, constructed, and submitted for validation the survey questionnaires, and distributed google forms. and utilized mixed methods of research. The results of the study show that in terms of readiness, most of the faculty members attended the training webinars on a flexible mode of learning; spent more time attending the webinars; few have sufficient resources, but the majority are technically capable and prefer the blended learning modality. While the student-respondents, more than half of the respondents did not attend the training webinars, and minimal time was spent, the majority have sufficient resources, are technically capable, and preferred the blended learning modality. In terms of access, both faculty members and students use Wi-Fi connection and use devices like the combination of computers and smartphone/tablet; but differ in the time spent per day and per week on blended learning. The faculty members and students perceived that the level of efficiency of the flexible mode of learning implementation is moderately efficient. The challenges encountered by faculty members were the attitude of their students towards their subjects while the students are on their preparedness on the subjects, physical environment, financial and poor internet connection. The researchers proposed an instructional management plan based on the results of the study.
Faculty Wellness of a Higher Education Institution in the New Normal Time: Basis for the Personal and Professional Development Program Geronimo, Cecilia A.; Inasoria, Romeo DC.; Geronimo, Audie L.; Geronimo, Deane Genevive G.; Esguerra, Renalyn C.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research Vol. 4 No. 3 (2023): International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Rese
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11594/ijmaber.04.03.23

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This study aimed to describe the status of faculty wellness in terms of the eight dimensions of wellness such as emotional, environmental, financial, intellectual, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual. Also, the challenges encountered by the faculty on the eight dimensions of wellness during the new normal time. The mixed methods of research were utilized, the constructed and validated questionnaire were responded by 277 faculty members of the HEI and ten randomly selected faculty members were interviewed. The results reveal that the physical wellness got the rating of occasionally while the other seven wellness got the rating of frequently, which implies that majority of the faculty were frequently practicing or doing the item descriptions of the eight dimensions of wellness. For the challenges encountered, the findings show that the spiritual challenge had a rating of seldom while the other ten challenges got the rating of sometimes, which means that the faculty encountered most of the challenges on the other seven dimensions of wellness, and the ranked first three were physical, occupational, and social. The results of the interview present the faculty’s good and not that good experiences with coping mechanisms during the new normal time. The researchers concluded that the status of the eight dimensions of faculty wellness should always be checked and monitored to maintain a smart, healthy, and responsive faculty. Eight personal and professional development programs were proposed to maintain and enhance the faculty wellness of the faculty in the HEI.