The educational system has changed globally after the COVID 19 pandemic. In this paradigm shift, keeping the students engaged in virtual classroom activities is a challenge. This study aimed to address this challenge by proposing a framework for Virtual Peer Learning through testing Peer Learning Model to forty second year engineering students enrolled in physics at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila during the second semester of school year 2021-2022. Guided Peer Discussions method was applied using Virtual Think-Pair-Share and Virtual Gallery Walk as teaching strategies. Convergent-parallel mixed research design was used to analyze both the quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative findings revealed that the overall level of online engagement and participation is Highly Engaged (TMR = 97.7, SD = 9.592), students’ evaluation on teaching strategies was Very Good (MPR= 94.0, SD = 0.472), and the students’ learning competencies was observed to be Good (MPR = 84.5, S.D. =13.04). Qualitative data were coded and arranged by themes. In the thematic analysis of the data, three major themes were defined based on the literature and nine sub-themes emerged in describing the experiences of the participants as exposed to Guided Peer Discussions. Based on the findings, six factors were identified to have affected the peer learning: technical issues, affordances of LMS, peer relationships, student-teacher relationships, design of suitable learning activities and assessments, and teacher’s instructional strategies. The findings in this study provided valuable input in the development of the Virtual Peer Learning Framework.

Authors:
Maculeta Omiles, University of the City of Manila, Philippines
Eufrecina Jean Ramirez, Centro Escolar University, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Ms. Omiles is an Assistant Professor at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Manila (University of the City of Manila), Philippines, teaching Physics. Her research interest includes peer learning and guided peer discussions.

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