ISSN: 2265-6294

Escuela: Fears and Aspirations on the Distant Learning Modality among the Parents of the Ati Learners in Capiz, Philippines amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Leo Andrew B. Biclar,Hazel D. Joaquin,Cleo Jude J. Joaquin,Michael Vaugn J. Cadiz

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This study explored the challenges, coping mechanisms, and aspirations of the indigenous peoples’ children in the Ati Community in Dumarao, Capiz, Philippines during the Covid-19 pandemic. It employed the participatory action research using the qualitative research design. Data were gathered through unstructured interview and the results were thematically analyzed. Among the fears expressed by the parent participants in the education of their children were the heavy workload, fear of the pandemic itself, unsupervised learning of their children, and congested learning environment.

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