A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF RESILIENT STUDENTS AMIDST PANDEMIC

Abstract

This study explored the lived experiences of seven students  to delved their issues and concerns during the pandemic and their coping mechanisms they adopted during the online classes. The researcher used in depth interview with the use of semi-structured interview questions of student’s real life during the pandemic.. The key informants were purposively selected students from North Eastern Mindanao State University    with the following inclusion criteria:  a) they must be a student  who is currently enrolled in the semester and b) the modality of teaching in the current semester is through the use of online classes. The data were gathered through the use of recorded interviews which were analyzed through Thematic Analysis.  Findings revealed  the following issues  associated with resiliency :  1) internet connectivity    2) flexibility to new learning modality   4) financial problems. As to their  coping mechanisms, the following themes were revealed:  1) positive outlook   2) strong motivation   4) support from teachers 

      Base on the findings, necessary steps should be undertaken in order to the  students to cope up with the  new learning modality. Since the mental health of the students also were affected likewise be conducted.  Through this undertaking,  students will be able to adjust or become resilient  to cope up with adversities that affected their learning.