From stress to success: Exploring how Filipino students cope with remote learning amid COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

Remote learning, especially in developing countries where resources are a real problem, poses overwhelming stress among the students amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This article aims to explore how students cope with remote learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It entailed a qualitative research design following a descriptive approach. The participants were 32 purposively sampled Filipino university students. An online survey method was employed to gather the needed information which was then subjected to content analysis. It emerged that the students employ the following coping strategies: looking for good space and time; borrowing learning resources; seeking support from peers; approaching the teachers; practicing time management; doing learning tasks ahead; extending the time for learning tasks; diverting attention; regulating the self; taking extra jobs; crying; and praying. This paper provides evidence as regards the contextual coping strategies of students in trying to succeed in remote learning amid a global crisis. The conclusions and recommendations are offered at the end of the paper.