Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
all walks of life including education. It led to the closure of schools and
lockdown, where people are forced to stay home. The higher education
instruction with online learning platforms to control the outbreak’s spread. The
schools’ closure.
(DepEd) will be implementing the learning continuity plan (LCP) which will be in
effect school year 2020 -2021. In the higher education sector, the commission on
higher education HEIs were given academic freedom and should implement
The department of education emphasized that it would not necessarily mean that
teachers and learners will go to school and learn inside the classroom and
devised various modalities to ensure that online learning a choice among all
other in this new learning environment (DepEd) . Similarly in the higher education
The reason of this acceptability are ease of use, learning flexibility and
never been adopted and accepted as a real learning of the formal mode of
learning solution by world over. Now at the hour of pandemic crisis, most of the
approaching toward e-learning to make its easy for student to work out at new
normal
This study aimed to determine the student and faculty perception in online
1.1 gender;
1.3 department;
1.What are the students’ perceptions of online learning practices during COVID-19 in
terms of:
2.What are the faculty’s perceptions of online assessment practices in terms of:
This study will determine the student and faculty of Ramon Magsaysay Memorial
Online learning has become the main method of instruction during the pandemic in
RMMC. After a months of online education two online surveys were distributed to
investigate faculty’s and students perception of the learning process that took place
over the period of time with no face to face education. In this regard, the study aimed to
identify both faculty and student perceptions of online learning, utilizing two surveys one
distributed to 25 faculty members and another 175 students were selected randomly to
Independent variable related to the dependent variable which is the online assessment
practices
Theoretical framework
classroom, colleges, and universities around the world. This has removed the
alternative of combining informal learning with formal education as a choice from both
students and teacher. Online learning and networking became the new standard,
replacing conventional classroom teaching, and online testing has also been shifted.
This happened with little preparation due to the new World Health Organization (WHO)
physical space, such as a classroom where the novel virus could spread. Hence, it was
important “to make a transformational shift in our approach to teaching from one of
theoretical framework for this study, which is based on the premise that the teacher
need to encourage online learning communities among their students and allow them to
make the connections between the different complex knowledge sets they encounter
during their learning. Other learning theories do not do that as they ‘do not address
learning that occurs out of people. Learning that is stored and manipulated by
technology’ unlike connectivism which states that “learning may reside in non-human
Students The result of this study would help student to have knowledge and to develop
Parents The study benefits the parents of student by giving them assurance that their
children will be given quality education in the line with online learning.
Teachers The result of this study would help the teacher to improve their abilities in
teaching online class virtually and allowing them to maximize their potentials in teaching
pedagogical methods. This knowledge will use by researcher since they are aspiring to
be a teacher.
School Administrator The result of this study could serve as a baseline data to
DEFINITION OF TERMS
In this study the following terms will it defined operationally and conceptually .
Learning tool . Is something that a student uses to work through big ideas and concept
segment often used in conjunction with a pretest to measure their achievement and
Science . The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of
the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and
of knowledge, concepts and processes . The action of a person who teaches the
Chapter 2
The chapter present the related literature and studies after thorough and in
depth search conducted by the researcher. The ideas taken from them and that were
included in this chapter in clarifying the information that are relevant and similar to the
present study
RELATED LITERATURE
methods or tools that educators use to evaluate, measure, and document the academic
social services. In addition, assessments are developed by a wide array of groups and
Is the process of gathering and discussing information from multiple and diverse
and can do with their knowledge as a result of their educational experiences; the
process culminates when assessment results are used to improve subsequent learning.
(Assessing Student Learning and Development: A Guide to the Principles, Goals, and
student learning to refine programs and improve student learning. (Assessing Academic
well one improves with practice depends on several factors, such as the frequency it is
engaged in, and the type of feedback that is available for improvement.
learning. If a student does not practice often enough, reinforcement fades, and he or
she is likely to forget what was learned. Therefore, practice is often scheduled, to
ensure enough of it is performed to reach one's training objectives. How much practice
is required depends upon the nature of the activity, and upon each individual.
fixed traits in the past. However, her study has proven that the characteristics have the
ability to change and adapt in response to intense practice over multiple years.
Ericsson's statements on practice also support the 10 year rule. Ericsson believes that
elite performance is the product of maximal effort over at least a decade. The maximal
material with which they struggle. In her view, grit allows a student to persevere and
succeed in the face of adversity. Duckworth says that if a student can apply grit in their
academic work, their effort will increase. Duckworth says that effort is equally important
with the environment as well as through practice in performing specific sensory tasks.
The changes that take place in sensory and perceptual systems as a result of
perception process produce the meaningful experiences of the world which basis of the
reality and attitude. Information collected through organ senses, which help to preserve
the natural environment and artificial things and action have been done according to this
that helpful to discover new things and phenomena. Students are the most imperative
element of education. But every student has different background. Students adopt
profession according to their own perception, abilities, and interest (Acikgoz 2003).
environmental stimuli and actions in response to these stimuli. Through the perceptual
process, we gain information about the properties and elements of the environment that
are critical to our survival. Perception not only creates our experience of the world
includes the five senses ; touch, sight, sound, smell, and taste. It also includes what
body positions and movements. It also involves the cognitive processes required to
process information, such as recognizing the face of a friend or detecting a familiar
scent.
RELATED STUDIES
According to Sardareh and Mohd Saad (2013) put it, research suggests that
formative assessment can improve students’ learning. is a high stakes assessment with
a final mark of achievement awarded describing the learning achieved against public
criteria” (O’Shaughnessy and Joyce 2015). In other words, is a powerful tool in the
2015). Online learning can benefit greatly from various assessment methods since there
is a lack of face-to-face contact between students and instructors that might otherwise
provide useful information about course content and delivery (Timms, 2017).
there are six key questions which should be addressed; why, what, how, when, where
and who” (Harden and Laidlaw 2012). Quizzes and tests have always been used in
“they do not reflect the true capabilities of online students” Keyed (2013), Online
academic integrity is a major concern that universities must address due to “the
increased potential of cheating since the instructors have no control over the test
setting, thus are not able to monitor students taking tests” (Palloff & Pratt, cited in
graduate students to investigate whether it was easier to cheat online, how they
perceived plagiarism, and what were their impressions of university policy regarding
academic integrity.
It also showed that some students do not feel “cut and paste” is a problem, and,
thus, “it is imperative that instructors explicitly address what constitutes unacceptable
category of intentional academic misconduct” (Ellis, Zucker and Randall, 2018, cited
alternative assessment in the classroom, Sulaiman et al. (2019) concluded that “[t]o
assess students’ knowledge and skills, teachers need to implement several assessment
argue that “teaching and learning in virtual environments imply making changes to the
organization of teaching and, subsequently, a change in the teacher functions” and that
online teaching and learning requirements are not limited only to a set of knowledge and
experience
achievement, teachers need to see [it] as an integral part of the instructional process
Eaton (2020) explain, “[t]herein lies the paradox of faculty attitudes towards dealing with
responsibilities, yet they often avoid confronting it.” Chace (2012) Faculty are the role
players in making learning enjoyable, shaping students’ attitudes and personalities, and
helping students pass. COVID-19 spreads online learning culture across the culture
(Betteille et al 2020. A study by Stec et al 2020 indicated that online teaching has three
Online education is convenient for students, where they can access online
materials for 24 h (Stern 2020). The shift should associate with plans to reduce this
shift’s impact on the normal learning process (Gurukkal 2020) In contrast, the practical
monitoring and guiding students. Therefore, technology can make larger classes flexible
and suiting students’ needs (Siripongdee et al 2020). Instructors acknowledged the
content expertise and instructional design as the factors in the success of online
learning. Similarly, the call for staff and student training is mandatory for online learning
from their instructors. Online learning initiated students’ role in using additional
2006)
of delivery, and completion rate (Nemetz et al 2017). The COVID-19 outbreak shifts
face-to-face education to online during the lockdown. This shift helps faculty integrate
2030). indicated that COVID-19 had brought change to the status of learning in the 21st
century. The instruction mode has been changed at both schools and higher academic
and teachers alike. Both faculty and students have optimistic opinions about online
and Blumer 2016). Faculty and students encountered challenges such as technology,
workload, digital competence, and compatibility. They concluded that education would
become hybrid, face-to-face, and online instructions( Adedoyin and Soykan 2020 ). He
found that there is a significant relationship between the user’s satisfaction and learning.
The satisfaction rate by both participants depends on E-service quality and the
The advantages of online learning are as follows: flexibility, easy access, and
interaction between learners and their professors (Strayer University 2020 ). The role
and advantages of online learning have accentuated that online learning has challenges
as data privacy. Students’ private information is at risk since they use their computers
and mobile phones to access online portals. Universities should educate their staff and
students about cybersecurity and data privacy (luxatia 2020) The online learning
environment varies profoundly from the traditional classroom situation when it comes to
learner’s motivation, satisfaction and interaction (Bingnoux & Sund 2018). There are still
major variations in how learners view their online interactions during learning
(Koohang, Paliszkiewicz, Nord & Ramim 2014). There are also concerns about the
(Bhagat, Wu & Chang, 2016; Singh & Thurman, 2019). Numerous education
online teaching or a blend of traditional teaching and online learning before COVID-
19 (Dhawan, 2020; Rajab et al., 2020). Online learning is also termed as open
learning (Dhawan,
possibility to learn anywhere, at any time, at any pace by connecting to the internet
using a computer or mobile phone. Singh & Thurman (2019) defined online learning
classroom where students interact with the teacher and other students and are not
dependent on their physical location for participating in online learning experience For
example, several countries including China, Bulgaria, Finland, etc. had launched an
ensure that uninterrupted learning for students (as cited in Rasmitadila et al., 2020).
Like any other teaching method online learning has its advantages and disadvantages
for the student and teacher (Baczek et. Al 2020. According to previous literature online
and accommodation. Several arguments are also associated with online learning such
knowledge of learners and time flexibility (Baczek et al. 2020 ,Dhawan 2020)
Another study conducted in 2015 titled “Online Education: Faculty Perceptions and
Recommendations” reviews results that show faculty members who have experience
with E-learning have a positive view while those who do not have experience hold
negative and had concern over the quality of the course and learning outcomes
time commitment, creativity, teaching methods and styles to produce effective work
Perceptions of Higher Education Online Learning Faculty in Lebanon the study focusses
on the lack of technology usage in higher education and mentions the negative
perceptions toward their use at the faculty and instructional level, as well as
challenges and how to overcome them and emphasizes on the advantage of online
learning and the need for achieving the social change (Haidar, 2020). In a study
conducted in Park University, about faculty perception of distance learning indicate that,
student collaboration and the use of a wide variety of media (Schulte, 2010). The
reasons were lack of resources, time to use them during lectures, and awareness of
That was supported by Alajmi (2020) when stated that the frustrations and
negative perception came from misunderstanding and lack of resources which could be
used for teaching. As stated by Alenezi (2020) in the study about faculty members’
positive perception of E-learning is associated availability of the new tools, logistics and
potential for improvements that are incubated. In a recent study by Reedy et al. (2021),
they found that staff felt cheating online was easier for students and were concerned.
Eaton and Dressler (2019) argue that one way to combat contract cheating is for
tasks where students can demonstrate their skills, abilities, and knowledge as well as
building their awareness of such methods. Reedy et al. 2021), which students in this
directly and formally, what honor means and why is it important” and “[t]hey see the
dangers of cheating for what they are: practices in which many students can be hurt by
the dishonesty of a few. Not only that, but we might need to re-define Academic Integrity
for the digital age and amend policy accordingly (Reedy et al. 2021). Johnson et al.
(2020) discovered that regardless of whether faculty had taught online before, they were
able to quickly adopt online teaching approaches and make the necessary adjustments
to assignments, exams, and grading policies. Shenoy et al. (2020) found that even
those who initially resisted the adoption of technology and perceived online technology
Arabian faculty members the majority reported a smooth shift from classroom teaching
to emergency online instruction and expressed an appreciation for the flexibility of the
latter approach.
revealed that faculty members generally became more optimistic and utilized more
experience. During a crisis like an earthquake or indeed COVID-19, some studies like
that of Almaiah et al. (2020) and Ayebi-Arthur (2017) point out that an institution’s
policies and strategies to help its faculty members readily cope with the crisis in
learning (Baleni, 2015). Online learning can benefit greatly from various assessment
methods since there is a lack of face-to-face contact between students and instructors
that might otherwise provide useful information about course content and delivery
(Timms, 2017).
were in line with the work of Atoum et al. (2017), who developed a multimedia analytics
system that performs automatic online exam proctoring and detects cheating
behaviours. In addition, Backman (2019) recommended steps that instructors could
online exams can be attributed to their concerns about implementation. A major issue
was cheating. In a recent study by Cerimagic and Hasan (2019), it was observed that
81% of learners cheated or attempted to cheat during online exams. However, in the
study by Case, King, and Case (2019) it was also observed that students’ perceptions
This is similar to the findings of Sorensen (2013) who reported that students felt
e-assessment provided immediate feedback and value to their learning, and hence
researchers have found that using tasks at the level of redefining learning allows
learners to interact with the learning process, apply situated learning and personalized
Copeland et al. (2021) and Fawaz et al. (2021) who examined the impact of COVID-19
Copeland et al. (2021) reported that the pandemic adversely affected students’
(i.e., mood and wellness behavior), which were caused by isolation, economic/health
effects, and uncertainties. In Fawaz et al.’s (2021) study, students raised their concerns
on learning and evaluation methods, overwhelming task load, technical difficulties, and
Carter et al.’s (2020), who explored students’ self-regulation strategies. Hew et al.
(2020), who transformed conventional flipped classrooms into fully online flipped
findings, Gonzales et al. (2020) found that confinement of students during the
pandemic had significant positive effects on their performance. One such study was that
of Singh et al. (2020), who examined students’ experience during the COVID-19
pandemic using a quantitative descriptive approach. In a parallel study, Adarkwah
(2021) examined students’ online learning experience during the pandemic using a
narrative inquiry approach. More recently, Day et al. (2021) examined the immediate
and to cover other potential challenges during online classes, two more clusters were
challenges (LEC)
Chapter 3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the research design, locale of the study, respondents, data
Research design
The design of this study is classified as a survey research. The aim of this study is
to get the information about the perception in online assessment. To find out the
information about online assessment practices, therefore the researcher use survey
General Santos City. RMMC is a private and non sectarian higher education Institution
(HEI). It exist in the industry for sixty (60) years and offer undergraduate program and
The respondent of the study are one hundred (100) student RMMC BSED
SCIENCE 3. They were identified as respondent because they are individual who
directly involved student of RMMC and they are the subject of the study who determined
RESPONDENT
MALE 31 51.7
FEMALE 29 48.3
Total 60 100.00
Data gathering
Having found that the researcher instrument valid and reliable, the researcher will
proceed to ask permission and approval from the head of School where the subjects
are students. The date of administration of the questionnaire, the retrieval of the
Data Analysis
The qualitative analysis id used for the quantification of data which allows the
put, statistical method of data analysis are used to collect raw data and transform it into
numerical data. Some of the methods that fall under that Quantitative Analysis are .
Statistical treatment
The statistical tools to be used in the interpretation of data will include the arithmetic
mean will be used to determine the average level of the awareness on perception in
X=∑X
N
When X stands for arithmetic mean denotes the sum of the responses of the subject on
their level of perception in online assessment . And N stand for the total number of
respondent.