THE EFFECTS OF NEW NORMAL LEARNING IN THE

ACADEMIC YEAR OF
GRADE-12 HUMMS GERMUDO
SY: 2021-2022

A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH PAPER

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1 TEACHER:

MRS. JEAN FABUGAIS

MEMBERS:
SIMON, MARIA LOURDES
FABILLAR, ZSHANEAH CANDICE M.
LUARDO, SHELAMIE D.
OPENIA, SHEILA MAE T.
REQUILME, BRAINAH GUADA C.
 CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

A year after COVID-19 pandemic has emerged and his suddenly

adapt to the "new normal", a mandatory of wearing facemask in public
and having modular classes. In this new normal learning situation it is
important to know how the students feel and cope with the challenges
and struggles they have experience.

Being a senior high school student does not revolve around in

the study only. Students also have personal and social life. However,
with the occurrence of the covid-19 pandemic, where home becomes
school and personal life is very much affected with necessary to look
into the experience of the students in this New Normal. This new
normal learning creates a huge impact to the behavior and attitude of
the students, some students are having difficulties to adjust in this
new normal because of two years of having modular classes.

In this new normal learning process students are new to this

kind of learning. Face to face learning usually where teachers and
student meet in a set place for a set of time, for either one-on-one
learning or, most commonly, in gathering class lessons comparable to
what happens in school. Face to face learning could be a truly
compelling way to memorize information and abilities since it
frequently combines distinctive ways of learning to count, writing,
reading, discussion, projects, group works, and practices.

Students learn more in face to face classes, they can understand

quickly and learn a lot unlike in modular classes that you need to learn
study on your own. Some students also have experience struggles,
stress and frustration because they are lack of time to do their outputs
and activities. Students in new normal learning perspective, influences
the way it uses to study, to live and to work.

This new normal learning gives new experience and challenges

to the students. It is an abrupt transition from traditional learning to
modular learning process paradigm shifting viewed in the various
educational institutions. It provides students in the learning process to
the new normal classes and its effectiveness especially students are
given proper motivation to study.

The new normal classes, provide a better impact on student

motivation to study as an alternative to the traditional learning
process. Student who's from modular learning before are now happy
and excited with the face to face classes because they are now
learning with their teachers, teachers can elaborate more that the
students can understand easily unlike before that the students are
struggling because they are learning from their own modules. New
normal learning allows the students to set appropriate learning goals
as well as helps them to be responsible for their own learning. Its
flexibility enables individuals to learn at their own pace as they
prepare for their future.
Statement of the Problem

Generally, this study aims to determine the Effects of the New

Normal Learning in the Academic Year of Grade-12 Germudo SY: 2021-
2022.
Specifically, this study aims to answer the following questions:

1. What are the difficulties encounter by the respondents?

2. How does new normal learning affects the students in grade-12
humss germudo?
3. What are the possible effects in learning from their own modules?
4. What is the hardest thing you have done in new normal learning?
5. What are the effects of new normal learning to the academic
performance of the respondents?
 CHAPTER III

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Respondents

The respondents of this study are the Senior High School student, and
it will be conducted at Ayungon National High School – Senior High School.
Students are taking up with the strand of Humanities and Social Sciences
(HUMSS) in Grade-12 section Germudo, with the total of 22 girls and 10
boys. This will constitute the study participants from the total population of
32 students.
Research Environment

This research study will be conducted in Ayungon National High School

- Senior High School at Grade-12 HUMSS section Germudo, with the total of
22 girls and 10 boys. It is located at Tampocon I, Ayungon Negros Oriental.
Research Design

This is a phenomenological study with regard to the effects of the new

normal learning in the academic year to grade 12 HUMSS GERMUDO.
This study used survey questionnaires that are distributed to the
respondents which are the grade 12 HUMSS GERMUDO students in order to
attain the purpose of the study which is to know the effects of the new
normal learning and academic year to grade 12 HUMSS GERMUDO. This
examination tried to describe, analyze, and interpret the data of the
respondents.
Significance of the Study

New normal learning is much better compared to online learning

because, as the Stanford researchers found out, “in-person communications
make our brains happier.” In a classroom setting, teachers can manage their
topics very well because there is no longer a need to compress their topics
to fit the modules. Having to go to class with a real teacher is livelier for
learners compared to reading a pile of modules.

Students can grow more and feel more comfortable interacting with
and learning from each other in a classroom setting. New normal learning is
a really effective way to learn knowledge and skills because it often
combines different ways of learning including writing, reading, discussion,
presentations, projects, group work, film clips, demonstration and practice.

The Advantages of New normal learning classes to student, you'll be

able to concentrate harder on your learning because there’ll be less
distraction than if you were at home. You can gain greater understanding,
stories and real-world examples from teachers and other students. You have
a greater chance of completing your course successfully by doing it in a
classroom situation. New normal learning strengthens executive functions
through the creation of habits and routines, focused attention, and the
evaluation and monitoring of process.

Scope and Delimitation

 This study focused on the effects of the new normal learning in the
academic year to grade 12 HUMSS Germudo.
In this study we will know the different perspective and effects and how
students surpassed the challenges during pandemic. We will also investigate
what are the challenges of g-12 HUMSS/GERMUDO students encountered
during the pandemic and how they manage to be used in the new normal
learning.
Specifically this research aims to provide how new normal learning
affects HUMSS/GERMUDO students.

CHAPTER II
Review of Related Literature

According to TEACHMINT, the covid-19 pandemic has drastically impacted

every sector, and education is no exception. Because of COVID, all schools,
students, and teachers were forced to move from offline classes to online
learning. Accepting this as the new normal, we must maximize the benefits
of online classes and technology.

With so many technological breakthroughs worldwide, online classes are

now on pace with, if not better, than offline classes. Teachers may make
online classes more practical, interesting, and fun by using new content
development tools and education applications. In this article, we'll go
through the advantages of online classes and some suggestions for teachers
on how to make them more effective.

According to Clyde Ericson Nolasco, the COVID-19 pandemic is changing

our lives and bringing a lot of challenges to our era. Aside from being a
health crisis, it also caused economic meltdowns across the globe.
Companies closed, many people were laid off and unexpectedly became
unemployed. The World Health Organization also mentioned that food
shortages became a problem during this global lockdown as closures
between borders and trade restrictions limited the movement of food
supplies from rural to urban areas. COVID-19 is producing profound
devastating conditions in our daily lives including in the individual, cultural,
public health, and economic dimensions (Ferreira and Serpa, 2021).

Along with all these, schools in most countries were closed to stem the
transmission of the virus. Onyema, Eucheria, Obafemi, Sen, Atonye,
Sharma, and Alyased (2020) concluded that the pandemic has adverse
effects on educational systems including research, academic programs, staff
professional development and jobs in the academic sector, etc. These
changes were felt not just by schools but also by teachers, students, and
even parents. As lockdowns were implemented everywhere, schools were
also closed. Educational institutions abandoned face-to-face classes and on-
campus activities were halted for the safety of the population (Filho et al.,
2021).

To respond to the challenges posed by COVID cases worldwide,

schools offered distance learning (DL) as the available learning method in
this time of the pandemic. According to Justin Simon (2021), pre-pandemic
there were only 6.6 million students enrolled in distance learning but this
figure skyrocketed to 400 million due to the spread of COVID-19. Because
schools were closed and not allowed to accommodate students in their
classrooms, distance learning was offered. DL has now become the new
normal in education.

According to Philippine Information Agency, for two years out of their

classrooms now, most of the students from different levels are dealing with
the new normal education, either via online or modular learning amidst the
ongoing global health crisis.
The abrupt shift of education structure from face-to-face to virtual education
has caused anxieties to most students and parents especially here in the
Philippines. The COVID-19 situation caught them unprepared and students
encounter difficulties in dealing with the new normal in learning.
Martin Francesco Atilano, a third-year junior high student in Ateneo De
Zamboanga University emphasized that he is still in the process of adjusting
the current education system.

“I am still trying my best to adapt to the new normal in learning,” he

said during the Kapihan na Zamboanga sa SM City Mindpro on November 10.
During this unfortunate event, many have raised concerns and distress on
the education schemes, yet they have no other options; for this is the only
intervention that allows students to continue their education rather than
leaving it hanging.
“The pandemic is really challenging for us (students) as if we are riding in a
roller coaster as education providers changed their system toward digitized
learning,” Atilano affirmed.

The junior high student also shared that he experienced several

difficulties in using digital platforms, such as power outages, poor internet
connectivity, and an uncomfortable learning space where noises from their
colleagues can be detected, as home and school is now in one roof with the
same environment.
As the country grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department
of Education took this opportunity to be more inclusive in utilizing other
modes of learning which are responsive, timely, and relevant in today’s
situation. It is eager to explore new paths so that the educational process
will not be hampered.

Undoubtedly, one of the biggest impacts of this global crisis is on

education- affecting the delivery of instruction and teaching modalities.
Adherence to the government’s declaration, no one has ever thought that
this faceless enemy will drag the educational system resulting to the
suspension of classes and cancellation of lined-up activities.

DepEd Commons is an online learning delivery platform which is

primarily developed for public and private school learners. It is an online-
based alternative learning modalities which aims to be receptive and
beneficial to learners amidst the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ)
period. While our government is stressing that the most effective way to
combat the devastating virus is by staying home, this online platform serves
as a learning vehicle for students to continue learning without compromising
their health and safety.

Since most of our learners today are exposed to the use of gadgets
and internet, DepEd Commons attracts many as it is just a click away. By
simply logging-in to commons.deped.gov.ph using smartphones or personal
computer, you will be directed to the site which provides lessons and
worksheets appropriate for the learner’s grade level. It is indeed a fun-filled
activity which enables learners to be on-track with their lessons while on
home quarantine.

Said to be the “new normal”, the Schools Division Office (SDO) of

Davao De Oro is taking initiatives to effectively channel the use of this new
learning portal by providing access to respective schools, teachers, and
learners.
 The SDO aims to bridge learning and to ensure that learning can never
be hampered by any sorts of emergencies. Through wide-dissemination and
proper information among schools and teachers, this online learning
platform has flourished and is within reach among learners throughout the
province.

Learners were hooked to it as it provides highly engaging activities

related to their lessons. This actually made their homestay worthwhile while
spending their time wisely.

“My son is from a private school. I am amazed with this platform

because all lessons in different learning areas were uploaded here. My son
finds it very enjoyable because the exercises are in a form of a game”, she
said. Parents find it very helpful. Instead of using gadgets for useless cause,
their children can now learn while having fun. It is actually an effective form
of bonding for parents and learners while being quarantined in their
respective homes.

With the rise of this current learning trend, the SDO encourages all
teachers, both from public and private, to stretch significant contribution
which will improve the Department’s ICT service. It calls out all school
personnel to do their share in transforming and refining this platform by
contributing meaningful learning experiences in response to the need to
promote inclusive education for all.

It continues to look forward for innovations which will make this

platform more exciting and engaging, especially in this time of predicament
where face-to-face teaching seems to be impossible. It is also looking for
ways and alternatives which will bridge the gaps for those learners who do
not have access to internet and gadgets like smartphones, tablets, laptops,
and computers.

Through this initiative, we can continue to address issues and reinforce

learning among our learners. The global call for health and emergency action
has begun and we must rise and not lose momentum at this very crucial
stage. COVID-19 is unequivocally affecting our lives and we must slowly
learn how to live with it.
 According to Sirikit B. Odan the new normal education could be
described as “mostly blended learning” in which the teaching and learning
process are mediated with technology and done in various modalities. The
Department of Education has pushed for modular approach, which has
become the norm during the pandemic. Faced with several difficulties, many
schools thought of using technology such as the internet, handheld radio,
radio broadcast, videos, limited face-to-face, and other means. Various
platforms like Google Classes, Google Meet and Zoom became handy.
Nevertheless, many of these tools were new to teachers and students. Most
have no training attended prior to usage, though online webinars have
flooded educators for them to be capacitated with the blended learning
modalities. Below are some other important factors to consider in surviving
the new normal education.

According to New Mandala due to one of the longest and strictest

lockdowns in the world, limited in-person teaching in the Philippines only
resumed in late 2021, 20 months since the start of pandemic restrictions in
March 2020. More than 27 million children have been out of school. The
country’s Department of Education (DepEd) was only able to allow 100
public schools to take part in its pilot run of face-to-face classes in
November 2021. Only five thousand students went back to the physical
classroom. However, with the current wave of COVID-19 cases due to the
Omicron variant still being managed, in-person classes have been disrupted
again. The Philippine national government has no choice but to continue to
rely on remote learning. This has set the Philippines back in attaining UN
Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education which aims to
achieve inclusive and equitable quality education and to promote lifelong
educational opportunities for all.

In her 24 January 2022 message for International Day of Education

(IDE), UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay called for a new “social
contract” for education. Her message asked for past injustices be repaired
and for digital inclusion and equity in response to an educational crisis
exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Basic Educational-Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP) has been

the DepEd’s flagship response since the beginning of the pandemic. Aiming
to deliver quality education in the “new normal” setting, the BE-LCP involves
the distribution of self-learning modules integrated with alternative learning
modalities such as online, blended, television-based, and radio-based
instructions. This programme has safeguarded not just students, but also
teachers and staff, from contracting COVID-19.

According to Clyde Ericson Nalasco the COVID-19 pandemic is

changing our lives and bringing a lot of challenges to our era. Aside from
being a health crisis, it also caused economic meltdowns across the globe.
Companies closed, many people were laid off and unexpectedly became
unemployed. The World Health Organization also mentioned that food
shortages became a problem during this global lockdown as closures
between borders and trade restrictions limited the movement of food
supplies from rural to urban areas. COVID-19 is producing profound
devastating conditions in our daily lives including in the individual, cultural,
public health, and economic dimensions (Ferreira and Serpa, 2021).

Along with all these, schools in most countries were closed to stem the
transmission of the virus. Onyema, Eucheria, Obafemi, Sen, Atonye,
Sharma, and Alyased (2020) concluded that the pandemic has adverse
effects on educational systems including research, academic programs, staff
professional development and jobs in the academic sector, etc. These
changes were felt not just by schools but also by teachers, students, and
even parents. As lockdowns were implemented everywhere, schools were
also closed. Educational institutions abandoned face-to-face classes and on-
campus activities were halted for the safety of the population (Filho et al.,
2021).
 To respond to the challenges posed by COVID cases worldwide,
schools offered distance learning (DL) as the available learning method in
this time of the pandemic. According to Justin Simon (2021), pre-pandemic
there were only 6.6 million students enrolled in distance learning but this
figure skyrocketed to 400 million due to the spread of COVID-19. Because
schools were closed and not allowed to accommodate students in their
classrooms, distance learning was offered. DL has now become the new
normal in education.

According to Janina Molina Dargo, Michelle Dimas due to Covid-19

pandemic, schools, particularly in the rural areas employed Modular Distance
Learning (MDL) to ensure education continuity. This study seeks to
investigate the effects of MDL in the academic performance of learners
whether there is a significant difference in their performance before and
after the implementation of MDL. Mixed method was applied in this study;
Quantitative using T-Test to compare the GWA of learners and Qualitative
through the use of semi-structured interview to find out the perceived effect
of MDL to 15 parents, 10 learners, and 7 teachers and their
recommendations. The study revealed that the 2.25% decrease in the GWA
of learners after the implementation of MDL denotes a significant difference
in their academic performance. MDL strengthens family bonding,
independent learning, and is cost-effective. However, it is an additional
workload to working parents, there is limited teacher-learner interaction,
learners lack socialization with other children and have no exposure to
significant school activities but are rather exposed to many distractions at
home. To bridge the gaps, simplifying of modules accompanied by video
lessons and audio recordings, conduct of online mediations, neighborhood
instruction and home visitations are recommended. The results of this study
will help teachers reflect on their current teaching strategies and improve
learning outcomes. Future researchers who will conduct research related to
Modular Distance Learning may also consider the findings of this study in
drafting their related concepts.

According to PERDUE the effects of the COVID-19 panic has caused a

massive changes to our daily lives, changes that have often happened
rapidly and abruptly. Life adjustments often come with a wide range of
experiences and emotions. Sometimes that transition can feel smooth and
other times that journey to the new normal is choppy or downright bumpy!

Some people may find themselves in survival mode, gathering information

and resources necessary to function at school, work, as a person, and in our
relationships with others. Others may be attempting to settle into their new
routines. For some, this means trying to combat social isolation. For many, it
means learning how to live (or re-live) with friends, family members,
partners, or roommates, which is not always easy. I hear a lot of people
struggle to find a distraction-free space at home that is conducive to do
productive and effective work. For myself, I feel like it takes twice as much
time, effort, and energy to do even simple tasks, which can be quite
draining. I’ve really had to be very compassionate and patient with myself
lately. Others may be struggling with the fatigue, frustration, sadness,
anger, grief, and anxiety (among other things) of adjusting. Some people
(and I hope there are a lot of you out there), have gone through the
adjustment process and are finding comfort in your new norm.
 CHAPTER IV

DATA GATHERING PROCEDURE

The researcher had allowed vigorous time, effort and cooperation in

developing their questionnaire so as to serve its intended respondents. The
survey was created using suitable questions modified from related research
and individual questions formed by the researchers. After the teacher, school
head and the adviser approved the request letter, copies were distributed to
the 22 respondents. Participants were given time to respond and then the
researchers collected the survey questionnaire.

The data gathered from this research instrument were tallied and
computed for interpretation according to the frequency of items checked by
the participants.
Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data Gender of the
Respondents

Based on the conducted research, the data gathered that the

respondents are 32 in total, 10 boys and 22 girls.

Age of Respondents

The data result also showed that the respondent ages are 17-23 years
old. And majority of the student respondents were 18 years old with 10
responses, followed by 17 years old with 8 responses, then followed by 22
years old with 3 responses.

The Difficulties Encountered by the students in New Normal Learning

The data result shows that majority of the difficulties encountered by

the respondents in new normal learning are financial and projects with 17
responses, then speaking english fluently and lack of confidence with 8
responses, and difficulty in understanding their lessons with 4 responses.
The data result showed that the respondents are facing this difficulties in
new normal learning.
How does new normal learning affects the students?

The data result shows on how the new normal learning affects the
students. Based on the responses, new normal learning has a huge impact
to the student performance and time management. The data shows that the
new normal learning affects the students, performance pressure and time
management with 15 responses, social isolation and unmotivated with 10
responses and developing independence with 7 responses.

What have the students learned in new normal learning?

Based on the responses of the respondents. The data result shows that
most of them learned to believe in their self and have positive mindset with
18 responses, enhancing their knowledge and become independent with 16
responses and time management with 6 responses.

How did the students conquer and survive in some difficulties in new
normal learning?

The data shows how the students conquer and survive in some
difficulties they have encountered in new normal learning, by setting plans
and studying and knowing how to manage their time.
RESULTS

The result of the gender that showed were mostly females. Majority of
the Respondents are female ages 18 years old.

The data result shows, based on the responses of the respondents

that majority of the difficulties encountered by the respondents are financial
and projects. The new normal affects mostly in the student performance and
time management.

Based on the responses, the data shows that most of the students
learned to believe in their self and have a positive mindset. Majority of the
Respondents answers on how they survive and conquer in some difficulties
they encounter in new normal by setting plans and studying.

The findings of the study showed that new normal learning has a huge
impact to the student life.
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 CHAPTER V

Conclusion

The effects of new normal learning in academic to grade 12 humss

germudo is giving concern on how the students being affected to the
situation and handling a big adjustment in regarding to new normal learning
classes. It's also refering how new normal learning helps the students in
their daily actions. This new normal learning pertains advantage and
disadvantage as well as positive and negative effect among the students.

The purpose of these study is to pay attention for students who are
very affected in the previous learning style that affects their lives as a
students. The most affected of the new normal learning is the student's
vocabulary based on the observations and findings. If this situation will be
given enough attention and understand the student's problem, is it possible
to cope up with everything.

Base on the collected data many of students are having trouble in

financial and school projects. Some are having a hard time in speaking in
English since they came from modular which is the reason of their low
vocabularies or knowledge because students are free to google their
answers; copy and paste. In regarding to the positive effects of new normal
learning it's almost half of the students learn something during new normal
learning.
RECOMMENDATIONS

For the students

1.) Vary your learning routine, locations and material research has shown
that varying your study location – at home in a different room, at school, in
a library- can improve learning. In a similar way occasionally changing the
time of day you study and the materials you use - laptop, pen and paper,
speaking into a voice recorder - also boost learning.

2.) Get a good night’s sleep

But vary your sleep time depending on what you are learning.

If you are trying to learn facts like names, formulas and dates, go to bed
early and get the deep sleep of the early evening. Then get up early and
review what you had been learning the day before.

The sleep that best consolidates creative thinking and motor skills happens
in the morning before awakening. So to learn these skills you may find it
best to go to bed a little later than normal and sleep in a bit.

3.) Space your study time

It's better to do two one-hour study sessions than a single unbroken two-
hour session. You will remember more if you do an hour today, then another
hour tomorrow, especially if you get the right sleep during the night (see tip
2).

4.) "Cramming" for an exam can work…. for your exam results

This is a last resort tactic and is proven to work short term, so you will
probably do better in the exam. But you won't remember much long term.
Your brain makes long-term memories only after some forgetting has
happened. This is similar to a muscle that needs exercise to break it down a
little so that it can become stronger.
5.) Use self testing

This is a strong, proven learning technique. You can test yourself by trying
to remember what you were learning, or explaining it aloud to yourself or to
someone who is prepared to listen. You can get friends to quiz you. One of
the benefits is that is that you can get immediate feedback whether you are
right or wrong.

6.) Take notes in class and review them

But don't be passive. Don’t take notes verbatim and just look over them, or
review highlighted text. This won't be much help for your learning. Be an
active note taker. Try to make notes from the important points of the class
then rewrite them without looking at the notes. This works your memory
harder and immediately shows you what you don't know.

7.) Don't worry about short breaks or distractions while you're studying

Learning scientists know that a short break while you are trying to solve a
problem you're stuck on is one of the best ways to succeed. When you take
a break, your brain will continue to work on the problem subconsciously,
without the imposition of preconceived ideas you may have had.

8.) Create learning sessions where you mix knowledge areas or skills

When you focus on learning one thing at a time, it is the fastest way to
acquire the learning but it can put a limit on the extent of the learning.
Mixing the knowledge areas in a learning session – for example working on
maths, then history, then building a PowerPoint presentation about
astronomy in a single learning session will sharpen your grasp on all of them
better than if you used the session for one knowledge area alone.

9.) Increase your brain’s capacity to learn

The first eight tips are really about how to get the best result from your
brain’s current "learning capacity”. By “learning capacity” I mean the
physical structure of your brain, including all the neural networks that
determine how well you can think (your memory, attention, speed of
processing and ability to sequence ideas). Imagine if you could increase your
brain’s ability to do those things better.