Filipino Students Experiences in Online Learning: A Meta-Synthesis

Abstract

Abstract: This study presented a meta-synthesis of Filipino students’ experiences in Online Learning. It utilized 15 out of 1090 studies from 2021 to 2022 that were screened through inclusion and exclusion criteria. The studies were organized using the Preferred Reporting Itemsfor Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) 2020 flow diagram and were quality-checked using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist for systematic review. Clark and Braunes’ six-step thematic analysis was done and has emerged seven themes: mental and emotional barrier, social interaction barrier, lack of availability of gadgets and intermittent internet connections, lack of financial support, attention span and academic performances, and parental involvement in an online class. Students’ experiences in online learning emerged as the meta-theme of the study. Filipino students' experiences in online learning opened up new avenues for new ways of learning but a lack of resources and training makes it difficult for them to learn. It is recommended that students should join a free online symposium that tackles various coping mechanisms amidst distance learning. Academic Institutions must provide adaptive learning systems and the Philippine Government must addressthe issues and concerns in distance learning.