@misc{10481/81100,
year = {2023},
month = {3},
url = {https://hdl.handle.net/10481/81100},
abstract = {Providing students the avenue to express themselves and how they view their course learning is
essential to motivate them and building their confidence to learn. Many studies were already
conducted on the student's perception of the course using quantitative methods to determine the
factors contributing to the enhancement and development of educational programs. The course's
learning experiences are not well-known. Hence, this study determined students' learning
experiences in a general education course in Mathematics. By using a descriptive qualitative design,
this study involved interviews with ten students pursuing a nursing course at a university in
Northern Philippines during the school year 2019-2020. Using semi-structured interviews, questions
on perceptions, feelings, and thoughts about the general education course -- Mathematics in the
Modern World – were asked of the student participants. Consequently, to analyze the data, the
researchers made use of a thematic approach. Based on the in-depth analysis, the student's learning
experiences can be summarized in two major themes: appreciation and criticism of the course. Some
students appreciate the course because it is enjoyable, educative, helpful, and good. They also viewed
the course as an essential subject in college. Others criticize the course stressing it was confusing,
boring, and difficult. Because of the technical elements and analytical skills, the participants were
confused and had trouble learning the course. Accordingly, this aspect must be considered in the
course design, educational programs, and curriculum enhancement},
publisher = {Universidad de Granada},
keywords = {Lived experiences},
keywords = {Mathematics in the Modern World},
keywords = {Qualitative Design},
keywords = {Viewpoint in Learning},
title = {Learning Experiences of Students in a General Education Course in Mathematics},
doi = {10.47750/jett.2023.14.01.004},
author = {Rabanal, Glenda and Domondon, Christian S.},
}