Joice E. Booc
Saint Columban College, Pagadian City, Philippines
Hazel Joy C. Sarno
Saint Columban College, Pagadian City, Philippines
Norhata W. Talon
Saint Columban College, Pagadian City, Philippines
Remy Richie J. Ferrater
Saint Columban College, Pagadian City, Philippines
Abstract
Beginning a college career is an exciting time. It is regarded as one of a person’s most memorable years. It exposes the students to fresh experiences and things that they are not familiar with. Students may experience several changes, which present many difficulties. This phenomenon did not exempt students of Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education. This study utilized online interviews with the researchers as a primary tool for gathering data using an interview guide. This qualitative case study explores the journey of Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education students. Specifically, it sought to explore students’ reasons why they took up Technology and Livelihood Education as their field of specialization, the challenges they encountered, their strategies in coping with the challenges, and the contribution of their journey as BTLED students to their lives as future educators. A total of four (4) students officially enrolled in the school year 2021-2022 are the research participants of this study. Findings showed that they took up Technology and Livelihood Education because of their passion for teaching and to be more equipped with both knowledge and skills. Second, they encountered challenges during their journey taking the BTLEd course were a lack of time management, self-learning difficulties, and poor internet connection. Third, the strategies they had done to cope with the challenges they experienced were setting goals correctly, staying motivated when learning online, and seeking support. Lastly, the contribution of their journey to become effective educators in the future are their skills acquired and their learning experiences. The study concluded that in times of adversity, having a resilient spirit becomes an asset that seems to transform problems into opportunities for progress.
Keywords; Challenges, Coping Strategies, lack of time management, self-learning difficulties, and poor internet connection
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