Academic Performance Reimagined: Insights from College Students during the Shift to E-Learning

This study analyzes the trends in academic performance of college students at Olivarez College Tagaytay from the pre-pandemic period (2019) to the post-pandemic period (2022). The primary aim is to develop an intervention scheme that ensures students’ grade outcomes accurately reflect the expected learning outcomes and competencies. Tathathira (2020) identifies four vital pedagogical considerations in e-learning: content, instructional methods, practice examples, and feedback. Educators need to incorporate critical thinking into learning materials to foster deeper understanding and engagement among students. Using a descriptive quantitative design and cross-sectional analysis, data were collected from 635 students across eight collegiate programs, revealing a mean academic performance rating of 1.51 – 1.75, categorized as superior. Notably, there was a significant increase in academic performance during AY 2020-2021, coinciding with the transition to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This unexpected improvement suggests that the shift in learning modality may have positively influenced student engagement and performance, possibly due to increased access to resources and support systems. Therefore, Olivarez College Tagaytay is recommended to continuously monitor student performance through regular assessments, adopt flexible learning modalities tailored to diverse learning styles, and implement authentic assessments that accurately measure competencies. These strategies are crucial for enhancing educational outcomes and ensuring students are well-prepared for future challenges in their academic and professional endeavors.