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THE STRUGGLES OF NEW NORMAL LEARNING TO THE LIVES OF

SELECTED GRADE 10 STUDENTS ON DECA HOMES LOMA DE GATO

MARILAO BULACAN

In Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirements for English 10

Samantha C. Francisco

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APPROVAL SHEET

This research entitled: “THE STRUGGLES OF NEW NORMAL LEARNING

TO THE LIVES OF SELECTED GRADE 10 STUDENTS ON DECA HOMES LOMA
DE GATO MARILAO BULACAN”

prepared and submitted by:

Samantha C. Francisco

in partial fulfillment of the requirements for English 10 has been examined and
recommended for acceptance and approval.

MS. MONINA JENIELD M. JOSEF

Research Teacher

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

We would like to express our gratitude to all those people who gave us the

possibility to complete this special Research Study. We would like also to thank

following people who in various ways led to the successful completion for this study:

Ms. Monina Jenield M. Josef, our Research Teacher, whose advice and support

can be greatly appreciated;

We cannot end this without thanking our family, whose consistent

encouragement, love, unflinching courage and conviction will always inspire us. Above

all, we would like to thank God Almighty, for giving us enough knowledge, intelligence

and wisdom to finish this study. We believe, that without Him, this Research study would

not be possible.

The Researcher

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DEDICATION

First of all, I want to dedicate this study to our Almighty God who gave us strength and

knowledge in our everyday lives.

To our beloved parents for their understanding and for their overwhelming support

morally and financially.

To our dearest Research Teacher Ms. Monina Jenield M. Josef for his unending

patience, support and constant source of knowledge and inspiration.

To our friends, for their encouragement and support.

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ABSTRACT

The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) affected all aspects of our life especially

on our education. The sudden change of learning and teaching method caused by the

lockdowns and virus that were implemented by the Philippine Government. Some of the

institutions dealt with the situation by shutting down operations, while other institutions

continued to operate by using the Internet and many kinds of application that supports

online learning. The continuation of New Normal Learning caused many issues from

students to teachers. In relation, the researcher aims to find out the struggles of New

Normal Learning to the Grade 10 students; from Lack of Technology, Financial and

Mental Health Problems, and Procrastinating/Poor Time Management and if there is a

significant relationship between the struggle they are facing and the Demographic Profile

which include Age, Sex, and Year level. Related studies of the past researcher pertaining

to the study were also used by the researcher to emphasize the conducted study.

The researcher chose the selected Grade 10 Students of Deca Homes Loma de

Gato Marilao Bulacan as the respondents of the study, they were chosen using random-

sampling technique. Survey Questionnaire in the form of checklist was considered by the

researchers as the right instrument for gathering data for the study. Based on the data

gathered using Chi- square Formula, the researchers find out that the demographic profile

and the level of awareness of the chosen respondents has no significant relationship.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE………..…………………………………………………………….…….. i

APPROVAL SHEET……………………………………………………………………. ii

ACKNOWLEDGMENT………………………………………………………………. iii

DEDICATION…………………………………………………………………………. iv

ABSTRACT……………………………………………………………………………. v

TABLE OF CONTENTS.………………………………………………………….…….vi

LIST OF TABLES…………………………………………………………………….. ix

LIST OF FIGURES……………………………………………………………………. x

Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study……………………………………………………..………..….1

Review of Related Literature……………………………………………………………...2

Theoretical Framework…………………………………………………………...............3

Conceptual Framework……………………………………………………………...........5

Statement of the Problem………………………………………………………..……..…6

Hypothesis………………………………………………………………………...……....6

Significance of the Study………………………………………………………..…….….7

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Chapter 2: METHOD

Research Design……………………………………………………………….…….…18

Participants and the Sampling Technique………………………………………...…….19

Research Instruments………………………………………………………….……..…19

Data Gathering Procedure…………………………………………………….……..….20

Statistical Tools Treatment of Data…..……………………………………….…….......20

Chapter 3: RESULTS

Demographic profile of the respondents……………………………………….……….23

Level of Awareness of the Respondents…...………………………………….……..…25

Chapter 4: DISCUSSIONS

Summary of findings…………………………………………………………...............32

Conclusions………………………………………………………………………...…...34

Limitations and Recommendation……………………...

…………………………………………………35

REFERENCES……..………………………………………………...………................37

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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1.1: Profile Respondents According to Age………………………………....……23

Table 1.2: Profile Respondents According to Sex………………………………….……24

Table 2.1: Risk Perception……………..………………………………………....……...26

Table 2.1: Self-Efficacy Belief…….…..……………………………………..…..……...27

Table 2.1: Response Efficacy Belief…...……………………………………..…..……..28

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Berlo’s SMCR Model of Communication………………………….…...….…. 4

Figure 2: The Lasswell Formula………………………………………………………….4

Figure 3: Conceptual Framework………..………………………………….….…..…….5

Figure 4: Research Paradigm of the Study……………………………………….….…...6

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Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

Presented in this chapter are the introduction, background of the study, theoretical

framework, conceptual framework, research paradigm of the study, statement of the

problem, hypothesis, and significance of the study.

Background of the Study

DIGITAL EDUCATION PROGRAM: On June 17, 2020, Department of

Information and Communications created a project for New Method of learning through

technology due to COVID-19. By the word “digital”, the project requires gadgets like

Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet. The Department of Education and Department of

Information and Communications Technology released an official statement way back

April 16, 2021 where they stated that they officially joined forces to strengthen the

delivery of education to every student through broadcasting, connectivity, and digital.

The program was made to promote education even though there is a pandemic, because,

it is stated at the 1987 constitution that “promote and protect the right of all citizens to

have an quality education Education Program steps and make education accessible to all”

the Department of Information and Technology also stated that the Digital Education

Program aims to give quality virtual education to learners and teachers without exposing

and risking them to COVID-19 virus.

The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) which produced a global pandemic, had a

powerful impact on not only the world’s economy, but also on education. The first case

of COVID-19 was discovered in December 2019 and quickly spread over the world,

causing schools to close temporarily. Fortunately, they implemented a New Learning

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Delivery Modality that includes: a.) Online Learning, often known as “E-Learning”, this

type of learning requires a student to have access to the internet and a device such as a

Smartphone, Laptop, or Tablet. b.) Modular Learning, a type of learning where the

student has to learn independently by using a printed module provided by their teacher.

c.) Blended Learning, by the word itself “digital”, this is a combination of modular and

online learning. Due to procrastinating, social media and gaming temptations, many

Filipino learners struggled to study at home during the COVID-19 pandemic (Embudo,

2021). According to Carrasco (2021), majority of students faced academic struggles and

many had trouble accessing proper resources, about two-thirds of the students struggled

with online learning and one-third of the students had frequent trouble with their

computers and 21 percent of the students said they had unpredictable and unstable

internet. Anxiety and confusion about online learning may be seen in many students

(Tank, 2020). Until now, many students are struggling with their studies and seeking help

because it is affecting their mental health.

On September 2021, number of students and parents gathered outside an

elementary school in Quezon City to protest against distance learning method which is

implemented by the Philippine Department of Education. Some of the students wore

school uniforms as well as the grandmother protesters, to show that they want the

government to come out with a clear plan for a safe return of face to face classes. The

protesters said they should improve the distance learning because the children doesn’t

gain any new knowledge. A parent also said that they have nothing to pay for load or buy

any gadget, it’s already hard for them to buy food. The petition also wants an “academic

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ease which will make the students adapt to distance learning and consider the mental

health of the students (Bagaoisan, 2021).

This type of learning is also used by some countries to continue deliver quality

education to the students. According to an article, the Philippines and Venezuela are the

only remaining country around the world that is still doing online learning. (Bagaoisan,

2021). The New Normal Learning is only for the students who have gadgets, which

makes it unfair for the students who does not have any gadget. The students with no

gadget are left with no choice but to choose Modular Learning where they have to learn

by themselves. Fortunately, some schools and local government decided to distribute

android tablets for junior high school learners. The Digital Education Project may be a

big help to our Education but this project is hard to tell that it helps our students

especially during this time of pandemic.

The researcher chose this topic to know the struggles of the students about the

New Normal Learning. The researcher wants to know if this type of learning will be

effective as it is in other countries.

The researcher chose the school First Progressive Academy located at Graceville

1 Subdivision, Muzon as the area where the study should be conducted. After some

brainstorming and with the advice of Ms. Monina Josef, the researcher chose Loma de

Gato Marilao Bulacan, narrowing it down to Deca Homes, due to the reason that the

number of students who experience the struggles of the New Normal is located at Deca

Homes and the researcher will have a better respondents and results with its students.

Review of Related Literature

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Rachmat et al., (2020) according to their findings, the learning environment and

learning time had an impact on many students who lacked motivation. As the online

learning is conducted from home, many parents still assume that they could still ask their

children for help with the household duties while they are online studying. Aside from

that, because of the New Normal Learning, many students claimed that it caused them

health problems such as headache, fatigue, or fever because of too many paperworks they

have to submit in short period of time, because of that, majority of students asked for

“academic freeze”. Some students also complained that they had blurry eyesight due to

long duration of starring at computer and phone screens, because of that, instead of

“academic freeze”, the Philippine Department of Education recommends “academic

ease” where they will lessen the academic work, this “academic ease” is not only

applicable for students but also for teachers.

Amadora (2020) cited that one of the main problems with the New Normal

Learning is the Internet Connection, our country has a slow and unstable internet. A

problem which cause delays during Online Learning. Another problem is the outdated

devices, some students can’t keep up, some students are struggling because of the device

they are using especially when it is their first time to use a gadget and there’s no one to

help them. Short attention span is also one of the main struggles during New Normal

Learning. Compared to traditional face to face classes where all the learners are in a

regular classroom and takes self-discipline to be focused, online classes take

determination to stay awake during discussion. Online Learning is studying from their

comfortable homes, the students can’t resist to that comfort. Because of lack of

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interaction during the New Normal Learning, the students are easily distracted by their

smartphones and many things.

Uaminal (2020) around three million children in the Philippines failed to enroll in

school year 2020 – 2021, according to Uaminal’s survey, some failed to enroll because of

financial problems and unemployment caused by COVID-19 pandemic. Rather than

registering to a school to study, some students chose to apply for a job to help their

family who lost their job due to COVID-19 pandemic and some of the students decided

to enroll and apply for a job at the same time also called “working student”.

Dawal (2021) stated that majority of schools’ academic performance ranked down

because of lack of guidance and assistance. Some of the parents of the students does not

know the lesson so they can’t guide them. The teacher had to visit the students’ home to

know if the student can keep up with their lesson and make a progress. Teachers

struggled as well, and experience the same issues as their students, such as unstable

internet connection, trouble understanding the lesson, and many more. Dawal also stated

that the parent’s main concern is to provide the students with gadgets and prepaid loads

for internet connectivity

Embudo (2021) cited that the most common cause of stress in the family was

financial difficulty due to loss of income or jobs. Financial difficulties resulted in

children and adolescents’ lack of access to gadgets and data load for online classes. 82%

of the learners Many of the parents complained that they have to buy data load for

classes instead of using the money to buy food. Embudo also reported that bullying

among children aged six (6) to seventeen (17) years old, with verbal, physical, and

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cyberbullying incidents at 27%. The children and teens are bullied for their physical

characteristics and gender identity (dark-skinned, gay, short, fat).

Prabha (2020) based on his study, students are easily distracted at home and time

management is a challenge for the students. Being at home makes us relax, when together

with the family, the student’s focus at attention span decreases. Because of poor time

management, many students develop toxic sleeping habits with the pressure to complete a

task on time.

It is noticeable that there are many struggles faced by students, parents, and

teachers with the sudden transition of Traditional face to face learning to Digital

Education Program. The new normal learning left them with a lack of motivation, some

says it is because of lack of classroom. Another problem is the inconsistency of the

schedules and applications, some teachers use Google Meet and some uses Zoom, which

leads confusion to many students. Many students also felt that the curriculum changed as

well, the workload feels a lot more compared to traditional face to face learning. It may

be because of the student hasn’t still fully adapt the new set up and because of decreased

motivation that is why they always describe their school works as increasing after

transitioning to the new normal. E-learning may have advantages such as it saves money

unlike when in face to face a person have to pay for transportation and food, e-learning is

environmentally friendly because it reduces pollution, and another advantage is the

person can personalize its learning path, but not everyone can have that. E-learning is

inaccessible to others because some have very limited access to internet, the personalized

space for learning is not for everyone too, many students struggle to focus because of the

background noises, sharing a study room with other family members. (Lynch, 2020)

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According to the data from the Phillippine Department of Education, about 4

million students were not able to enroll for the last school year. This kind of scene will

continue unless they will improve the educational system, or the government will take

action and help the students like providing funds for their mobile learning.

A similar study of finding out the struggles of new normal learning during

pandemic on the mental health of the students shows that 859 high school students with

the age ranging 12 – 16 showed that the new normal learning affects their mental health.

The results showed 54% of the students experience depression, anxiety, PSTD and

suicidal ideation. (Rao, 2021)

Based on the research conducted by Dayagbil, Palompon, Garcia, and Olvido

(2021), the sudden change of learning resulted problems especially for learners who does

not have any access with technology. The new normal learning modality caused by

pandemic made a gap between the learners who have connectivity and for those without.

The continuing academic system has been a challenge for teachers and students due to

access and internet connectivity.

Gautam (2020) stated that online learning causes sense of isolation, a student can

learn a lot from being in the company of their classmates. But on online classes, they are

minimal interactions between the students and teachers. The only way to interact with

students and teachers is through online such as online messaging applications, emails,

video calls and more.

Laurie P. Dringus (2000) stated that the expectiations are high for a different kind

of interaction in new normal learning especially online learning. Because it frees the

students from inconvenient time schedules and being late in class because of time spent

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from traveling to campus. Aside from the basic expectations, however, the students only

know a little about what they can expect from their new normal learning experience. The

generation of learners nowadays are called “digital actives” since they grew up with

gadgets such as smartphones. Dringus added that another reason of confusion or lack of

clarity may be due to not fully orienting the learners to the type of activities that are

likely to occur online.

This are the problems faced by the students based on the several studies. This is

why many students protests and seek help, the students and parents are protesting to

improve the Digital Education Program or if they can’t improve it, they want to bring

back the face to face learning even though it is limited. But still, the Philippine

Department of Education has no choice but to continue Digital Education Program for the

people, the Philippine Department of Education have to provide education even though a

crisis occurred. The students are not the same, not everybody has the means to adapt to

the new normal learning set up, implementing online learning as an alternative to educate

the students is proven to be ineffective and insufficient by previous studies.

Coman et al., (2020) conclude that the sudden shift of educational system resulted

inevitable problems, the learners’ ability to cope up with the situations, effectiveness of

the new normal learning, the country’s internet speed problem, the cost of technological

materials to use, and teachers’ lack of technology skills. The teachers also needed a

training on familiarizing the online platforms and the students were not prepared for the

unexpected shift from the traditional face to face set up to the online modality due to slow

internet and lack of basic skills for computer operations.

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Like the country Philippines, other countries implemented the Digital Education

Project too, but the situation is similar to our country. Not every student has an access to

Education. Financial and Technology problems is the barrier between the enrolled

students and unenrolled students.

Helen Flores (2021) based on Flores’ research, about four (4) in ten (10) students

do not have any devices for the new set up which is the new normal distance learning.

The poll taken found only 58% of students enrolled aged five (5) to twenty (20) year old

Filipinos who has their device ready for distance learning. The devices are 27% owned,

12% bought, 10% borrowed, 9% given, and 0.3% rented. The remaining 42% of the

respondents said they do not have a device for distance learning.

Narayanan Ramaswamy (2022) stated that the pandemic caused several

challenges and affected more than 1.6 billion learners in public and private schools.

Dropout rate rised, learning losses, and increased digital divide.

Gautam, (2020) concluded that it is difficult to learners to focus on screen for long

periods of time which can lead to procrastinating. With the new normal learning, the

students are most likely to procrastinate especially with online learning where there is a

greater chance for students to be distracted by social media or gaming applications. It is

hard for the teachers too to keep their online classes engaging and interactive to help

students stay focused on the lesson. Gautam also added that it is hard to focus because of

internal distractions, many students are feeling sad and anxious because of the pandemic,

some are coping with the trauma of family members losing their jobs and getting sick.

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Digital Education Program has its advantages where the students can continue

their study but there are disadvantages that had a big impact to their health.

Theoretical Framework

The researcher came up with the idea of using the concept of Berlo’s SMCR

Model of Communication and The Lasswell Formula combined to find out the challenges

faced by the Selected Grade 10 Students in the Digital Education.

Source Message Channel Receiver

Figure 1: Berlo’s SMCR Model of Communication

The model of David Berlo represents a communication process that occurs as a

SOURCE drafts messages based on one's communication skills, attitudes, knowledge,

and social and cultural system. These MESSAGES are transmitted along CHANNELS,

which can include sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste. A RECEIVER interprets

messages based on the individual's communication skills, attitudes, knowledge, and

social and cultural system. (Suresh, 2003)

Who? Says What? In What To Whom? In What

Channel? Effect?

Communicator Message Channel Receiver Effect

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Figure 2: The Lasswell Formula

This model by Harold Lasswell is a revision of Berlo’s model of communication.

Lasswell added “Effect” because theories of Mass Communication have always focused

on the “Cause and Effect” notion.

Conceptual Framework

Based on the theories of Berlo’s and Lasswell, the researcher came up with their

conceptual framework that focused on the struggles faced by the selected Grade 10

students on Deca Homes, Loma de Gato, Marilao, Bulacan.

SOURCE/ MESSAGE CHANNEL RECEIVER EFFECT

COMMUNICATOR

The Researcher Digital

New Normal Selected Struggles to
Learning Education Grade 10 the lives of
Program students the students

Figure 3: Conceptual Framework

This figure illustrates the process on how this research works. The SOURCE or

the COMMUNICATOR is The Researcher for conducting this study. The CHANNEL

used by the researchers is the digital education program since it is the program used in

New Normal Learning, while the RECEIVER is the public for getting their struggles as

the EFFECT.

Input Process Output

 Demographic Profile  Pre-  Significant Relationship
of the Respondents survey between respondents’
o Age  Questionn level of awareness to
o Sex aire 10 New Normal Learning
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Figure 4: Research Paradigm of the Study

Statement of the Problem

This research aimed to find out the challenges faced by the selected Grade 10

Students in New Normal Learning

It seeks to answer the following questions:

1. What is the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of

1.1 Age?

1.2 Sex?

2. What is the level of awareness of the respondents to Struggles of New Normal

Learning if categorized based on

2.1 Procrastination

2.2 Financial Problem

2.3 Lack of Technology

3. Is there a significant relationship between the respondents’ level of awareness to

New Normal Learning and the Demographic Profile?

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4. Based on the findings, what is/are the struggles of new normal learning to grade

10 students??

Hypothesis

There is no significant relationship between the respondents’ level of awareness

to New Normal Learning and the Demographic Profile.

Significance of the Study

This study aimed to contribute additional information to serve the following

individuals and organizations.

The Researcher. This study may give awareness as well as knowledge to the

researchers about the struggles of new New Normal Learning and its impact.

School staffs. This study will help the school staffs to understand and help the

students with their struggles, to help them realize the effect of New Normal Learning to

the students’ lives and how they will improve their way of teaching

Students. This study will contribute information and create awareness to the

students not only in Deca Homes Loma de Gato, but in other places as well. This study

can help the students overcome the struggles they face during New Normal Learning.

Future researchers. This study will provide information that may be helpful to

future researches. This will serve as a reference to their studies.

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Chapter 2

METHOD
This chapter will present the methodology of the study by which the researchers

activities were undertaken. This will include the research design, respondents of the

study, the research instruments, data gathering procedure and statistical treatment of data.

Research Design

The study to be used is Descriptive Method in order to describe the nature of a

study through survey questionnaires, in order to gather accurate information about the

topic that the researchers investigated, it also describes the effects of the study to the

Grade 10 Students of First Progressive Academy.

According to Polit and Hungler (1999), Descriptive method describes what exist

and can uncover new facts and meanings. The purpose of this design is to observe,

describe, and document aspects of a situation as it naturally occurs.

In order to fulfil the objectives of this study, the researchers used the quantitative

method. Quantitative methods emphasize objective measurements and the statistical,

mathematical, or numerical analysis of data collected through polls, questionnaires, and

surveys, or by manipulating pre-existing statistical data using computational techniques.

Quantitative research focuses on gathering numerical data and generalizing it across

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groups of people or to explain a particular phenomenon (Babbie & Mujis, 2010). This

design is an excellent way of finalizing results and proving or disproving a hypothesis

(Shuttleworth, 2008).

Respondents of the Study and Sampling Technique

The respondents were selected Grade 10 Students on Deca Homes Loma de Gato,

Marilao, Bulacan. The respondents were selected through survey questioning that

determined their opinions about the struggles of New Normal Learning. The respondents

were chosen by using random sampling technique

Research Instruments

The researcher considered survey questionnaire in checklist form as the right

instrument for gathering data for the study. It was prepared for the purpose of collecting,

classifying, and interpreting information. The questionnaires were designed based on the

statement of the problem that the researchers have formulated. It was used in the study in

order to obtain the profile of the participants and to find if the New Normal Learning is

effective to the public. The survey type of getting the data helped the researchers to

justify the objectives of the study. These enabled the researcher to have pertinent data.

Data Gathering Procedure

The researcher prepared questionnaire in the form of checklist based from the

given statement of the problem submitted to the research teacher for checking and

validation of the given questions. After the research teacher approved the questionnaire

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The researcher conducted a survey to 54 4 th year student participants on

Deca Homes Loma de Gato, Marilao Bulacan. The researcher properly distributed the

questionnaires, and lastly, the researcher retrieved the questionnaires to tabulate, analyze

and interpret the data.

Statistical Tools

The researcher collected the data needed and analyzed the gathered data with the

help of statistical tools. The researches gave survey questionnaire to the chosen

respondents. The following are the statistical tools that were used in this study together

with their corresponding formulas.

1. Percentage

This statistical tool was used to established the frequency and percentage

distribution of the respondents based on their demographic profile.

The percentage were computed using the formula:

P = f / n * 100 Where:

P = Percentage

n = Total no. of respondents

f = Frequency

100 Constant factor

Weighted Mean

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This statistical tool was utilized to established the level of awareness of

the respondents and to compute the results of Statement of the Problem number 2.

WM = ∑fx Where:

WM = Weighted Mean

∑ = Summation of all quantities

f = Frequency

n = Total no. of respondents

x = Scale value

DESCRIPTIVE SCALING

Range of Values Verbal Interpretation

4.5- 5.00 Strongly Agree (SA)

3.5- 4.49 Agree (A)

2.5- 3.49 Moderately Agree (MA)

1.5- 2.49 Fairly Disagree (FD)

1.0- 1.49 Strongly Disagree (SD)

Chapter 3
RESULTS
This Chapter presents the data gathered through the research instrument. The data

are presented in tabular form.

The following tables will present the percentile distribution of the respondents

based on the following profile:

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Table 1.1. Frequency and Percentage Distribution According to Age

AGE FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

14 2 3.7%

15 27 50%

16 24 44.4%

17 1 1.9%

Total 54 100%

This table shows that the majority or 50% of the respondents belong with the age

bracket of 15 years old.

Table 1.2: Frequency and Percentage Distribution According to Sex

SEX FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

MALE 28 51.9%
FEMALE 26 48.1%
Total 54 100%
th
The table shows that the population of male 4 year students residing at Deca

Homes is higher compared to female 4th year students.

Table 2.1: Respondents’ Level of Awareness to the Struggles of New Normal Learning
on Lack of Technology

Lack of Technology Weighted Verbal

Mean Interpretation

1. Lack of Technology (eg. no gadget to use) 4.56 Strongly Agree

made me realize that many students
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reconsidered learning this New Normal.
2. Lack of Technology made me realize that 4.45 Agree
our country and the students are not fully
prepared to this kind of set up.
3. New Normal Learning experience is hard 4.35 Agree
because many students lack knowledge
about technology.
4. New Normal Learning is hard because 4.35 Agree
majority of students use older devices and
there are some things they can't do because
of it. (eg. can't download an application)
5. Lack of Technology helps me realize that 4.53 Strongly Agree
New Normal Learning creates a division
between the learners.

Average Weighted Mean 4.44 Agree

Table 2.1 represents the weighted mean and verbal interpretation on students’

level of awareness based on lack of technology.

Table 2.2: Respondents’ Level of Awareness to the Struggles of New Normal Learning
on Financial Problems

Financial Problems Weighted Verbal

Mean Interpretation

1. Financial Problems resulted to high drop-out 4.51 Strongly Agree

rates this New Normal Learning.
2. Financial Problems made me reconsider 4.32 Agree
learning this New Normal.
3. Financial Problems made me realize that 4.41 Agree
New Normal Learning is not for everyone.
4. New Normal Learning resulted to high 4.61 Strongly Agree
percentage of families obtaining loans to
afford their children's education.
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5. Financial Problems affects my academic 4.35 Agree
performance this New Normal Learning.
Average Weighted Mean 4.44 Agree

The result shows that majority of the respondents agreed with most of the

statements.

Table 2.3. Respondents’ Level of Awareness to the Struggles of New Normal Learning
on Procrastination / Lack of Motivation

Procrastination / Lack of Motivation Weighted Verbal

Mean Interpretation
1. Procrastination affected my academic 4.54 Strongly Agree
performance.
2. I feel so unmotivated this New Normal 4.35 Agree
Learning.
3. Sudden change of Learning Modality 4.40 Agree
made me procrastinate because it is
Digital.
4. Chaotic study environment makes me 4.45 Agree
procrastinate more this New Normal
Learning.
5. Lack of interaction with teachers and 4.27 Agree
classmates lead to Lack of Motivation this
New Normal Learning.
Average Weighted Mean 4.40 Agree

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Table 2.3 presents the level of awareness based on Procrastination / Lack of

Motivation. Respondents perceived all the questions as agreeable, having an average

weighted mean of 4.40.

Chapter 4
DISCUSSIONS
This chapter presents conclusion and recommendation with connection to the

objective of the study.

Conclusions

The following are the conclusions drawn from the study:

For table 1.1, the results imply that most of the respondents are 16 years old

because the population used by the researchers are 4 th year high school students or Grade

10 Students. Majority of Grade 10 students struggles with their studies because of the

New Normal Learning. Majority of students and teachers complained that many of their

students are distracted and can’t engage them to listen during classes.

According to Nabor (2021), Online learning has its flaws, and student

engagement in the online classroom has been affected because of it. It is important to

know the issues students face that hinder their engagement in order to know how to

improve their engagement in the online classroom.

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Results for table 1.2 implies that majority of the respondents who struggles are

female, because most of the students who are enrolled to 4 th year high school or Grade 10

are female. According to Korlat (2021), loneliness and domestic responsibilities are also

hindrance to the female students’ ability to keep up with distance learning. The female

students can’t concentrate and focus when studying at home.

The average weighted mean is 4.44 in table 2.1, means that the respondents

agreed that they struggle with the New Normal Learning because of lack of technology.

The respondents are aware of technology related problems to the New Normal Learning

themselves, the result stated that when it comes to reconsider studying, their level of

agreement is high compared to other statements.

Based on the study of Salman (2020), thousands of students still can’t access

Online Learning, students from low income families were most likely to be left out of the

New Normal Learning System.

Grade 10 students still agree as presented on table 2.2, the student respondents are

aware about Financial Problems during the New Normal Learning. Many student

respondents agreed that they reconsidered learning and some agreed that because of the

New Normal Learning, the drop out rate increased.

According to Shuja et. al. (2021) drop out rate in schools especially in third

world countries is always an issue and the situation has been worsened by the COVID-19

Pandemic. The cause of drop outs of the students stated is Financial Problems, people

were retrenched and some finds it hard to make a living, which caused the parents send

their children out and stop them from attending schools.

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Most Grade 10 Students agreed as resulted in table 2.3, that they lack motivation

and procrastinate this New Normal Learning with the highest mean of 4.40. The

statement

“Lack of interaction with teachers and classmates lead to Lack of Motivation this New

Normal Learning.” got the lowest weighted mean of 4.27.

Limitations of the Study

The study started on March 2022 up to June 2022 in Deca Homes Loma de Gato

Marilao Bulacan. Research respondents which was the Grade 10 students, were limited to

the students ages 14 to 17 to know the struggles of New Normal Learning to Grade 10

students. This study did not include person ages 18 and above since majority of the Grade

10 students are minor. The technicalities and implementation of the program were not

covered in this study but only the opinion of the respondents regarding their struggles

with New Normal Learning.

Recommendation

The following are the recommendations suggested by the researcher of this study:

1. The researcher recommends to add another demographic profile that will help

future studies in Struggles of New Normal Learning such as:

a. Family Monthly Income

b. School

2. The Department of Education should focus on Lack of Technology because based

on the findings, the respondents were not yet ready to the new learning system.

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Department of Education should implement Face to Face classes again or provide

gadgets for students who does not have an access with technology.

3. Ensure that education reaches all of the learners, especially students with limited

access to internet. The learners must also learn life skills education that can help

them prevent risks to their safety and be aware to their rights.

4. Department of Education should provide tablets or any gadget in every school or

Local Government Unit and weekly mobile data to every student to make sure

there are no student left behind. The days of learning can be alternate, eg.

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are Online classes while Tuesday and Thursday

are the days for Modules.

5. New Normal Learning should:

a. Encourage the students to interact, the teachers can catch the students’

attention by creating a welcoming environment and building strong

relationships with students.

b. Creating engaging lesson plans like starting the lesson with a quiz game

or anything the students has interest.

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Education, Manila Bulletin.

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APPENDIX A
(SAMPLE SURVEY INSTRUMENTS)

Part I.
A. Please check the box that best describe your answer.

1. Are you a Grade 10 student? Yes No

(If yes, continue answering. If not, give this survey questionnaire to the researchers.)

2. Age
14 16

15 17 above

3. Sex
Male
Female
Part II.
For each statement below, check the appropriate box that most represent your level of
agreement after seeing the Graphic Health Warnings. Strong Agree = SA, Agree = A, Neutral =
N, Disagree = D, Strongly Disagree = SD.

Risk Perception SA A N D SD
(LSA) (SNS) (S) (HSA) (LHS)

1.Graphic Health Warnings help me realize that smoking is

dangerous to my health.
(Ang “Graphic Health Warnings” ay nakatulong upang malaman
ko na ang paninigarilyo ay nakasasama sa aking kalusugan.)
2. Graphic Health Warnings help me realize that smoking will
cause severe ailments such as Mouth Cancer, Lung Cancer,
Gangrene, Impotence etc.
(Ang “Graphic Health Warnings” ay nakatulong upang malaman
ko na ang paninigarilyo ay nakapagdudulot ng kanser sa bibig,
kanser sa baga, pagkabaog, at kung ano-ano pang malulubhang
sakit.)
3. Graphic Health Warnings help me realize that smoking kills
me slowly.
(Ang “Graphic Health Warnings” ay nakatulong upang
mapagtanto ko na unti- unti akong pinapatay ng paninigarilyo.)
4.Graphic Health Warnings help me realize that smoking causes a
large number of deaths.
(Ang “Graphic Health Warnings” ay nakatulong upang malaman
ko na ang paninigarilyo ay isa sa nagiging sanhi ng pagkamatay
ng maraming tao.)

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5.Graphic Health Warnings help me realize that my relatives who
don’t smoke are also at risk. *Secondhand Smoking*
(Ang “Graphic Health Warnings” ay nakatulong upang malaman
ko na maging ang kalusugan ng aking kapamilya na hindi
naninigarilyo ay apektado rin.)

Self-Efficacy SA A N D SD
(LSA) (SNS) (S) (HSA) (LHS)

1. Graphic Health Warnings help me consider to reduce smoking.

(Ang “Graphic Health Warnings” ay nakatulong upang bawasan ko
paninigarilyo.)

2. Graphic Health Warnings help me consider quitting smoking.

(Ang “Graphic Health Warnings” ay nakatulong upang tumigil ako sa
paninigarilyo.)

3. I will quit smoking because of the health risk of using cigarette.

(Titigil na ako sa paninigarilyo dahil sa mga masasamang maidudulot
nito sa aking kalusugan.)

4. I will continue smoking because Graphic Health Warnings do not

have an impact to me. (Ipagpapatuloy ko ang paninigarilyo dahil
walang epekto sa akin ang “Graphic Health Warnings”.)

5. I will continue smoking despite knowing the health risk of using

cigarette.
(Ipagpapatuloy ko ang paninigarilyo kahit na malinaw sa akin ang
panganib na dulot ng paninigarilyo.)

Response-Efficacy SA A N D SD
(LSA (SNS) (S) (HSA) (LHS)
1. Graphic Health Warnings will reduce the number of smoking related
deaths in the Philippines.
(Ang “Graphic Health Warnings” ay nakatulong upang mabawasan ang
bilang ng mga namamatay dahil sa paninigarilyo.)
2. Graphic Health Warnings will help the public to see the health risks
of smoking.
(Ang “Graphic Health Warnings” ay nakatulong upang makita ng
Publiko ang masamang dulot ng paninigarilyo.)

3. Graphic Health Warnings will encourage the cigarette users to stop

smoking.
(Ang “Graphic Health Warnings” ay nakatulong upang mahikayat na
tumigil sa paninigarilyo.)

4. Graphic Health Warnings will discourage the youth to start smoking.

(Ang “Graphic Health Warnings” ay nakatulong upang hindi na subukan
ng mga kabataan ang paninigarilyo.)

5. Graphic Health Warnings will promote healthy lifestyle.

(Ang “Graphic Health Warnings” ay nakatulong upang maitaguyod ang
maayos at malusog na pamumuhay.)

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Graceville 1 Subd., Muzon, City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.
GRADE 10 RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT

Grade:
School Year:
Defense Category: Proposal Final
Research Teacher:
RESEARCH TITLE

NAME OF THE RESEARCHER

RESEARCH RATING
Manuscript /Documentation (50%) Presentation (50%)
-Relevance = 20% -Mastery = 30%
- Completeness = 20% -Articulation = 10%
- Neatness = 10% -Discipline = 10%
RESEARCH RESULT

PASSED

PASSED with Revision

SATISFACTORY

FAILED
FINAL RATING:

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MICHAEL JOE L. GERONA

108 Lacolina Santan St., Fortune, Marikina
City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Contact Number: 09261380989
michaeljoegerona@yahoo.com
michaeljoegerona@ymail.com

OBJECTIVE

Obtain a position in your company where I can maximize my skills and

use my training experiences to enact the vision and mission of the company.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Tertiary: International Electronics and Technical Institute

34 Lark Street, Sta. Elena, Marikina City

Bachelor of Science Information Technology

2008-2012

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina

Bachelor of Arts in Communication

4th year

SKILLS

 MS Office Application
(MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
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 Computer Software & Hardware Installation
 Video and Photo Editing
 Web Designing
 Hardware Troubleshooting
 Scriptwriting

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Birth date : May 28,1991

Civil Status : Single
Religion : Catholic
Nationality : Filipino
Height : 5’7
Weight : 73 kg.

CHARACTER REFERENCES

Mr. Kevin Torres IETI - Marikina

IT – Professor 09422486212

Ma. Ana Theresa Cruzate 09991641146

Author

I hereby certify that the above information are true and correct to the best of my belief.

_____________________
Michael Joe Gerona

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