Lived experiences of non-native English speakers during the online class modality

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the challenges, coping mechanisms, and insights of the BSED-English students who experienced at least 1-year online learning modality of UM Panabo College. This study used a phenomenological qualitative research study. It utilized a purposive sampling in choosing the 10 students who are qualified to the following inclusion criteria: Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English students of UM Panabo College, School Year 2022-2023; with at least 1 year of experience in an online class modality. The data gathering was completed through in-depth interview using semi-structured interview guide questionnaire. Moreover, the first objective obtained the three themes which are the sporadic connectivity, adjustment period and maze condition. Alternative sources, establishing short-term goals, and constructing affirmative motivations were the themes that was generated in the second objective. On the identified problem that participants have overcome, they also shared their realization from the circumstances and show that it takes time to adopt, have improvement deal and acceptance with the situation. In conclusion, the circumstances encountered by the students during online class modality improved their capability to overcome the problem and developed their language and skills as a non-native English during online class modality.