Papas, Stella Marie B. <br/><br/>
Alternative learning system graduates' coping strategies and academic achievement in college english   : challenges encountered 
/ Stella Marie B. Papas 
 - Ozamiz City   : Misamis University  ,2018. 
 - viii; 54 leaves  21 x 28cm. 
<br/><br/> Thesis (Master of Arts in Education major in English Language Teaching) -- Misamis University, October 2018. 
<br/><br/> Alternative Learning System (ALS) has been established to provide all Filipinos the<br/>chance to have access and complete their primary education. This study determined the<br/>coping strategies ofthe Alternative Leaming System (ALS) graduates in relation to their<br/>academic achievement and challenges encountered in college. A total of 116 ALS<br/><br/>graduates served as the respondents of the study. The study employed descriptive-<br/>correlational design. A modified Coping Strategies Questionnaire was used in<br/><br/>determining the coping strategies of ALS graduate. The second grading ratings of the<br/>respondents were utilized in determining the academic performance. The data were<br/>analyzed statistically using the Mean, StandardDeviation, andPearson Product Moment<br/>Correlation Coefficient. The findings ofthe study revealed that the students have a very<br/>good coping strategy in terms of approach factor, however, they only have a good coping<br/>strategy in terms ofsocial support factor and avoidance factor. A significant relationship<br/>between approach factor and academic achievement was also noted. Hence, the approach<br/>factor as the coping strategy of the ALS graduates affects their academic achievement<br/>while the other two variables which are avoidance factor and social support factor do not<br/>affect the erformance ofthe students in academic. The second design used in the study<br/>was-the qualitative approach utilizing the thematic analysis. Results revealed a number of<br/>challenges that the ALS graduates encountered, namely: difficulty in dealing with lessons<br/>and projects; financial needs to support schooling; distance from the house to the school;<br/>and bullying for being ALS graduates. Despite these challenges, the ALS graduates<br/>pursue their studies using coping strategies to improve their academic performance. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Alternative education<br/>English language --Study and teaching (Higher)--Philippines