The purpose of this study was to investigate the respondents’ extent of readiness for a flexible learning approach in Mathematics education in terms of: (a) availability of hardware, (b) internet connectivity, (c) information literacy, and (d) psychological preference. This study is based on descriptive-comparative research to determine the readiness among distance students. The digital form was produced and shared with the mathematics students via a group chat, and their responses were collected immediately after submission. Data were entered and analyzed in MS Excel and SPSS. The conclusion of the findings indicated that the student's readiness to practice flexible learning was considered to be satisfactory. In addition, there were no significant differences in the respondents’ readiness when they were grouped according to their age, sex, and civil status. These findings showed that a flexible learning approach in Mathematics education was viable in the sampled university. To this end, math instructors were encouraged to implement a blended learning model, which included the completion of online courses and offline work via printed modules, videos, and learning packets. Moreover, the potential impact of these findings was significant for both educational practice and policy. Institutions offering distance education should provide Internet access, support policies advocating for the responsible management of devices for learning, and have the responsibility to educate all who work with children and youth on how to use technology safely, ethically, and effectively. Another step towards better preparedness for flexible learning could be the promotion of programs that develop digital fluency, time management, and resource organization. Finally, students’ positive attitude and their information literacy that have been fostered within the hybrid teaching scenario can be exploited as building blocks for the construction of new experiential Mathematics curricula targeted at a hybrid teaching or a fully online scenario.
Rene Llanera (Wed,) studied this question.