Challenges Faced by First Year BPED Students on Online Distance Learning in Physical Education

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a drastic shift from traditional to online distance education which resulted in many difficulties to our learning delivery modes. The purpose of this study is to find out what are the challenges of First Year BPED Student in Pangasinan State University, Bayambang Campus on Online Distance Learning Modality. The researcher employed the use of phenomenological approach and thematic analysis which include face-to-face and online interviews, watching recorded Zoom classes and observations were applied to synthesize and identify the challenges during online classes. Physical and digital distractions, technological and technical difficulties, institutional and academic issues, and personal and psychological barriers are the challenges that the learners encounter during online classes. Designating a specific area or gadget for online classes, providing intensive training on how to navigate the online learning platforms, maintaining an open communication between teachers and students, using flipped classroom instruction, strengthening parent-teacher partnership in ensuring guidance while learning from home, and providing guidance and counseling to stakeholders are some of the recommended strategies that are suited to the new normal e-learning modality. This research will serve as a guide for educators and learners and researcher in the use of online distance learning.