Student attitudes toward flexible learning during Covid-19: A survey of J. H. Cerilles State College

Haidee Fuentes Patalinghug; Mark Erana Patalinghug

doi:10.46223/HCMCOUJS.soci.en.16.2.3570.2026

16(2)2026 (IN PRESS)

Student attitudes toward flexible learning during Covid-19: A survey of J. H. Cerilles State College

Author - Affiliation:

Haidee Fuentes Patalinghug - J. H. Cerilles State College-Dumingag Campus, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur

Mark Erana Patalinghug - J. H. Cerilles State College-Dumingag Campus, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur

Corresponding author: Mark Erana Patalinghug - mark.patalinghug@jhcsc.edu.ph

DOI:10.46223/HCMCOUJS.soci.en.16.2.3570.2026

Submitted: 16-07-2024
Accepted: 31-07-2024
Published: 18-10-2024

Abstract

The study examines students’ attitudes towards flexible learning in response to the disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Using a quantitative-descriptive survey, data was collected from 1,078 randomly selected students at J. H. Cerilles State College (JHCSC) in the Philippines through an online survey. Key findings reveal a strong preference for in-person learning methods over purely online, highlighting the importance of flexible educational modes during the pandemic. The research identified significant positive correlations between Learning Flexibility (LF) and Online Learning (OL), as well as between LF and Study Management (SM) and Technology (TE) and OL. Additionally, moderate positive correlations were found between OL and Online Interaction (OI), emphasizing the role of interactive online activities in enhancing student engagement. However, challenges were noted, including moderate negative correlations between Classroom Learning (CL) and OL and issues related to Time Management (TM) and Technical Issues (TI). The study concludes that while students favor in-person learning, there is a critical need for educational institutions to develop further and refine flexible learning strategies to address the diverse needs of students in a changing academic landscape.

Keywords

Covid-19 disruption; descriptive research; flexible learning; higher education; online survey; student attitudes

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.46223/HCMCOUJS.soci.en.16.2.3570.2026