Adapting to the New Normal: Examining
Changes in Behavior After Shifting from Online
Classes to Face-to-Face of Grade 1 Students at
Francisco Benitez Memorial School S.Y 2022-
2023"
I. Context and Rationale study background
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the education sector worldwide,
leading to the widespread adoption of online learning as a response to school
closures and social distancing measures. As a result, many students and
teachers had to quickly adapt to this new mode of learning, which posed various
challenges such as technological issues, lack of access to resources, and limited
opportunities for interaction and engagement. However, as the pandemic
situation gradually improves and schools begin to reopen, many students are
transitioning back to face-to-face instruction. This transition presents a new
challenge for both students and teachers, as they must adjust to a new learning
environment and address the changes in student behavior and engagement that
may have arisen during the period of online learning
This action research aims to examine the changes in student behavior and
engagement after shifting from online classes to face-to-face instruction. The
study will focus on the experiences of students in a primary school setting in the
Philippines, where online learning was implemented during the pandemic-
induced school closures, and face-to-face instruction resumed after the easing of
restrictions.
The study will investigate how students' behavior and engagement have been
affected by the shift to online learning and how they have adapted to the return to
face-to-face instruction. It will explore the factors that influence their behavior and
engagement, such as their level of digital competence, their access to resources,
their home environment, and their motivation and attitude towards learning.
The study is significant because it can provide insights into the challenges that
students and teachers face during the transition to a new learning environment
and can inform the development of effective strategies to support student
learning and engagement. It can also contribute to the ongoing discussion on the
role of technology in education and the importance of developing digital
competence among learners.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant disruptions to the
education sector, highlighting the need for resilience and adaptability among
educators and learners. As schools begin to reopen, it is important to understand
the impact of online learning on student behavior and engagement and to identify
strategies that can help students adapt to the new normal.
This action research is particularly relevant in the context of the Philippines,
where online learning has become a necessity due to the pandemic-induced
school closures and the country's vulnerability to natural disasters that can
disrupt education. The study can provide insights into the challenges and
opportunities of online learning and can inform the development of policies and
programs that support digital learning in the country.
Furthermore, the study can contribute to the existing literature on the impact of
online learning on student behavior and engagement, which has been a subject
of interest among educators and researchers. By examining the experiences of
students during the transition from online classes to face-to-face instruction, the
study can provide valuable insights into the factors that affect student
engagement and can contribute to the development of effective teaching
strategies.
II. Action Research Question
The research aims to collect information of
1. What are the changes in student behavior and engagement after the shift from
online classes to face-to-face instruction?
2. What are the factors that contribute to changes in student behavior and
engagement after shifting from online classes to face-to-face instruction?
3. How have teachers adapted their classroom management strategies to
address changes in student behavior after shifting from online classes to face-
to-face instruction?
III. Proposed innovation, Intervention Strategy
1. Increased participation: Students may be more engaged and participate more
actively in face-to-face classes, as they are able to interact with their
classmates and instructors in real time.
