ACTION RESEARCH PROPOSAL S.Y. 2022-2023 INFLUENCES ON LEARNERS’ ACADEMIC READINESS FOR TRANSITION TO IN-PERSON CLASSES JHOMER R. CABANTOG UNSON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CABANBANAN, PAGSANJAN, LAGUNA JULY 2022 I. Context and Rationale For the coming School Year 2022-2023, classes in both public and private schools will be transitioning from distance learning to full implementation of in-person classes as per the instruction of the new Department of Education Secretary, VP Sara Duterte. This is following the nationwide implementation of limited in-person classes. Contrasting views and opinions regarding this order arise. During the pilot implementation of the limited in-person classes, there were challenges experienced by the learners, such as but not limited to the study habit of the students, the level of prior knowledge formed during distance learning, the adjustment to the learning environment, and the like. I. Context and Rationale In an article by Guison (2022), students have mixed expectations with the news of returning to in-person classes. Although enthusiasm is the main feeling most of them share in anticipation of the incoming school year, some of them cited reasons for their anxiety and fear of coming back to school such as the pressure to excel again, time management, commuting, socializing, and also the fact that COVID is still present. I. Context and Rationale In the context of observing the factors influencing learners’ academic readiness for in-person classes in Unson National High School, the present study entitled “Influences on Learners’ Academic Readiness for Transition to In-Person Classes” was conceptualized the aim of addressing the following problems in mind: 1. Determine the factors influencing learners’ academic readiness; and 2. Design a learning strategy that will address the current hindrances cited by the respondents. The researcher formulated this study with consideration to present the academic situation of the students at Unson National High School – Dingin Extension. II. Action Research Questions This study entitled “Influences on Learners’ Academic Readiness for Transition to In-Person Classes” aims to create a baseline study for an intervention program that will address the hindrances cited by the respondents. This study sought to answer the following research questions: 1. What are the factors that influence learners’ academic readiness for transition to in-person classes? 2. What intervention strategy will be applicable to address the hindrances cited by the respondents? IV. Action Research Methods a. Participants and/or other sources of data and information The respondents were Grade 7 students of Unson National High School – Dingin Extension. The respondents were selected using purposive sampling. b. Data gathering methods To gather the data needed for the study, the researcher used a survey. This will be collected on the second week of the First Grading Period for the School Year 2022-2023. Questionaire Ano ang mas gusto mo? Face to face Modular Kung Modular ang iyong gusto. Bakit? Naninibago sa paraan ng pag-aaral Natatakot sa covid Nahihirapan sa mga Subject. Paano ka nahihirapan sa iyong Subject_________________________? Nalalayuan sa distansya ng paaralan Kulang sa pinansyal/ transportasyon Iba pa?______________________________________? Thank you!