A Narrative Inquiry on the Progressive Opening of Onsite Classes in a State University in the Philippines

Cailvin Reyes

Abstract


The decline in COVID-19 cases has led to schools worldwide opening their doors to onsite learning. The progressive opening of classes in schools during the offset of the pandemic is still crucial because it is a phase of testing the waters for stakeholders' safe return to traditional onsite classes. In this paper, the progressive opening of onsite classes in a state university in the Philippines is described. A qualitative-narrative inquiry design was used to document the narratives of 10 participants of this study.  Five teachers and five students were interviewed,  memoranda issued by the university president and vice president for academic affairs were collected, and later  thematic analysis was used to analyse the interview transcript. The findings revealed that cyclical shifting of class schedules was implemented. Both teachers and students encountered challenges; however, they  could  cope with them as they saw opportunities in the progressive opening of onsite classes. The findings of this study could serve as baseline data for academics for similar pervasive academic disruptions.

 


Keywords


narrative inquiry, onsite classes, state university, education, Philippines

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