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| Financially Unstable but I am Capable: A Case Analysis on Learners in Difficult Circumstances Relative to their Livelihood and Scholastic Experiences
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Jessicaan Q. Mangalino, Princess Mae A. Capili, Marjie D. Cobacha, Jenneth C. Mercado, Catherine G. Danganan, PhD
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Abstract:
The study aims to unfold the experiences of the learners in difficult circumstances relative to their livelihood and scholastic. This study was carried out to help school administrators, community organizations, and other government agencies recognize these learners, despite of living in difficult circumstances manage to achieve academic achievements. This study is qualitative research and utilized case study as its research design. Six key informants were interviewed in this study. These include the learners in difficult circumstances, their parents, and teachers. Since the key informants were under age, this study made sure to follow the proper protocol in doing research especially in getting the permission of the parents as the study may discuss personal matters related to their children's lives. Case analysis approach and data source triangulation were used to analyze the collected data. The findings revealed that the informants are having financial difficulties which led the learners to work at an early age. Aside from their living conditions, scholastic experiences, learning motivation, and learning characteristics were also identified. To address the challenges met by these learners who are struggling financially, the researchers proposed possible solutions that will greatly assist in resolving and alleviating the cases of these working children. Teachers shall make some adjustments in their instructions especially in giving activities which may require additional expenses on the part of the children, Parents should give more assistance to their children. The school, stakeholders and government shall work together to have a sound policy for the learners living in difficult circumstances.
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