Kumustahan with Cher Mau: a study on the impact of online homeroom guidance approach to students during Covid-19 pandemic

Resumo

COVID-19 has been a significant challenge to all, particularly teachers, in terms of connecting with their learners. Online homeroom guidance approach was one of the interventions given to support learners in this pandemic time. The main purpose of this study is to explore the impact of Kumustahan with Cher Mau, an online homeroom guidance approach to students in this time of pandemic. Employing a descriptive phenomenological research design, the researcher involved six (6) Grade 11 students in the said online sessions. They participated in an online focus-group discussion. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi’s method. The results of the study revealed the following themes for the challenges experienced by students: struggles of managing time and difficulty in answering the modules. In addition, developing self-confidence and understanding mental health and its application to self were the salient experiences of students during the online sessions. Moreover, the common changes observed after the Kumustahan with Cher Mau sessions were better understanding of self, planning of daily activities, and taking care of self.