Coping mechanisms of the senior high school learners in addressing the concerns in the use of the blended learning modality during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the coping mechanism of the Senior High school learners during the blended learning modality amidst pandemic.  The study was conducted in the selected public Senior High School Stand Alone of Zamboanga City, Philippines for the first semester of the school year 2020-2021. The findings revealed that the respondents were extensive in the use of the digital module on the blended learning. Extent of usage of the blended learning using the printed module was extensive among the senior high school students. The respondents agreed that they employed coping mechanisms to address concerns in the blended learning. The data revealed that despite the academic challenges being experienced by the Senior High School learners during the pandemic, it is good to note that they were able to cope with these challenges through proper planning ahead of time, by looking for references, and most especially, the help of their family and friends in terms of technical problems had also eased their burden. In terms of the hazardous effect to their health of the technology they used, they also found a solution by using anti-radiation gadget.