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PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

STUDENTS IN THE ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING MODALITY
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RIZAL SYSTEM

An Undergraduate Thesis Presented to the

Faculty of the College of Education
UNIVERSITY OF RIZAL SYSTEM
Rodriguez, Rizal

In Partial Fulfillment of the

Requirements for the Degree
BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
Major in Social Studies

RAMBLY O. GASPAR
MARVIELYN C. BAUTISTA
KEMUEL MICAH G. PAMAT
TRINA MARGARITA M. CABILLON

April 2022
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APPROVAL SHEET

The undergraduate thesis entitled “PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY

THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDENTS IN THE ASYNCHRONOUS

LEARNING MODALITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RIZAL SYSTEM” prepared

and submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree

BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION Major in Social Studies by

RAMBLY O. GASPAR, MARVIELYN C. BAUTISTA, KEMUEL MICAH G.

PAMAT, and TRINA MARGARITA M. CABILLON has been examined and

hereby recommended for oral examination.

Date: ___October 15, 2021____ ELWOOD M. ATIENZA, MPA

Adviser

Approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor

of Secondary Education major in Social Studies by the Oral Examination

Committee with the rating of _______.

GRACIELLA D. INOCENTES, MA MAY CORTEZ, MAT

Member Member

ARMANDO C. CINCO, MBA

Chairperson

Accepted in the partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree

BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION major in SOCIAL STUDIES.

STEPHEN P. SOLIGUEN, Ed. D FLORANTE J. MERCADO,

MoM
Dean/Chairperson Campus Director, URSR

Date: ________________
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ABSTRACT

Title: PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED BY THE

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDENTS
IN THE ASYNCHRONOUS LEARNING
MODALITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF
RIZAL SYSTEM

Researchers: RAMBLY O. GASPAR

MARVIELYN C. BAUTISTA
KEMUEL MICAH G. PAMAT
TRINA MARGARITA M. CABILLON

Course: Bachelor of Secondary Education

Major in Social Studies

Type of Document: Undergraduate Thesis

Number of Pages: 102

Name and Address Of School: University of Rizal System – Rodriguez College

of Education Amityville Subdivision, San Jose,
Rodriguez, Rizal

Summary:

This study aimed at presenting the problems encountered by the college

of education students in the asynchronous learning modality at the University of

Rizal System. To achieve this aim, the researchers conducted a qualitative

interview to the selected 3rd year college students taking up Bachelor of

Secondary Education who had experienced asynchronous learning through the

use of Google Meet and standardized questionnaire. The results revealed that

majority of the students believed that there are some challenges in integrating

asynchronous learning. The study found out that these challenges are: online

learning is still new to them, it affects their learning goals, poor internet
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connection, noisy environment and distraction from either household chores or

the social media. The researchers came up with a suggestion as to how

asynchronous learning will be more effective if the teachers will be more

considerate to the number of activities to be passed and the deadline being set.

In view of the conclusions made on the basis of the findings of this study,

the following recommendations are given: To the teachers. Allow students to

have enough time to answer their learning task to avoid anxiety and incorporate

an enjoyable and entertaining discussions to motivate students. To the parents.

Give your child the full support that they need for this kind of learning set-up as it

is not as easy as the traditional face-to-face classes. To the students. Avoid

procrastination and practice time management in doing the assigned

requirements. To the schools. Provide stricter rules in implementing

asynchronous learning and have a skeletal schedule. To the future

researchers. They should conduct more researches related to this study,

because it will help the educational institution and the country in general to

improve asynchronous learning.

Keywords: asynchronous learning, problems, learning goals, internet

connection, deadline.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers would like to extend their sincere and deep gratitude to

the following who rendered their support and guidance in the realization of this

study;

DR. NANCY T. PASCUAL, President of the University of Rizal System,

for allowing the researchers to pursue this study;

PROF. FLORANTE J. MERCADO, Director of the University of Rizal System-

Rodriguez for her approval to conduct this research;

DR. STEPHEN P. SOLIGUEN, Dean of the College of Education and

Language Critic, for his dedication in work that inspired the researchers, and for

the support, consideration and approval to make this study;

PROF. ARMANDO C. CINCO, College Program Head and Chairman of

the Oral Examination Committee, for her pieces of advice to improve this

manuscript and research instrument;

PROF. ELWOOD M. ATIENZA, the Researchers’ Adviser, who served as

second parent who gave support;

PROF. GRACIELLA D. INOCENTES, Panelist, for his fatherly advice that

inspired the researchers to pursue the conduct of this study.

To Almighty God who has given the researchers the wisdom, strength,

perseverance, and passion and the will to pursue this study. All the glory and

praise be unto Him alone;

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And to all the Participants who actively participated in this study;

To all 4th year social studies;

The researchers are very thankful to their loving families; the BAUTISTA,

CABILLON, GASPAR and PAMAT FAMILY who continuously supported them

financially and morally.

ALL GLORY TO GOD

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DEDICATION

First and foremost, the researchers would like to

thank God for giving us strength and determination to finish this study.

The completion of our study is largely due to all the people who supported, and stuck

with

us along the way. To our families and friends, we thank you for tirelessly providing moral and

financial support in every step of this research. Likewise, we would like to express our deepest

gratitude to our beloved Professors of University of Rizal System Rodriguez Campus

for allowing us to conduct and experience this academic endeavor. To our beloved

mentor, Professor Graciella D. Inocentes, our big thanks for her dedication and

patience. Prof. Inocentes’ guidance and immense knowledge

helped us to finish this task. To end, we would like to

thank the respondents for their full

cooperation that made this

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE
TITLE PAGE I

APPROVAL SHEET II

ABSTRACT III

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT V

DEDICATION VII

TABLE OF CONTENTS VIII

LIST OF FIGURES X

Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction 1
Background of the Study 3
Theoretical Framework 6
Conceptual Paradigm 10
Statement of the Problem 9
Assumption 9
Scope and Limitations 9
Significance of the Studies 11
Definition of Terms 12

Chapter 2 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

Research Design 14
Setting of the Study 14
Subject of the Study 16
Sources of Data and Instrumentation 16
Research Procedure 19

Chapter 3 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

Case Analysis 21
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Chapter 4 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings 26
Conclusions 27
Recommendations 28

REFERENCES 29

APPENDICES

A. Gantt Chart 31
B. Letter to Conduct the Study 32
C. Letter to Gather Data 33
D. Interview Guide
D.1. Letter to the Respondents 35
E. Letter of Request for an Adviser 36
E.1 Letter of Request for a Language Critic 37

F. Transcriptions 38
G. Certification for Reproduction

CURRICULUM VITAE

A. Marvielyn C. Bautista 79
B. Kemuel Micah G. Pamat 81
C. Trina Margarita C. Cabillon 84
D. Rambly O. Gaspar 86

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURES
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1. Conceptual Paradigm 10

2. Location Map of University of Rizal System Rodriguez Campus 17

3. Vicinity Map of University of Rizal System Rodriguez Campus 18