Sentiment Analysis on Synchronous Online Delivery of Instruction due to Extreme Community Quarantine in the Philippines caused by COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

COVID19 Pandemic, as declared by the World Health Organization, disrupts classes around the globe that include the Philippines. Students and teachers are facing challenges in instructional delivery due to unprepared situations caused by the decision of the government for community quarantine. This study aims to reveal the sentiment of the students in the view of synchronous online delivery of instruction due to extreme community quarantine caused by COVID-19 Pandemic. Students in the College of Business and Public Administration (CBPA) of Pangasinan State University, Lingayen Campus are the respondents of the study. All Students are invited to answer an open-ended question on the possible problems that they may encounter in synchronous online delivery of instruction. The majority of the respondents have forecasted that they might face issues, and the majority of the respondents are worried about internet connectivity in the area. This study concludes that the majority of the students are not yet ready in a synchronous mode of delivery, and it is recommended that institutions in the Philippines may provide an additional way of instructional delivery to maintain academic excellence in challenging times.