Left Out for I am Slow: A Phenomenological Study on Lived Experiences of College Students

Teody Lester V. Panela

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Teody Lester V. Panela Author

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Slow Learner, Academic Circle, Turning Point, Out of Place, college life

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Academic performance in the form of grades has been the defining factor for students to be classified into groups. With the questions on the quality of teaching and learning, it is best to focus on students who felt left out of the academic circle. Thus, Phenomenological Research, with the help of a semi-structured interview, identified and explored the lived experiences of college students who felt being left out because of their deviation from typical high achievers. This study was anchored on Sternberg’s Theory of Thinking Styles and Perry’s Theory of Cognitive Development. From the data analysis with implementation of the Colaizzi Process, Three Major Themes emerged: (1) Admitting Limitation; (2) Understanding Exclusion; and (3) Self-Worth Valuation. The result showed that these students shared an experience of being excluded due to their academic ability. They mostly end up leaving the academic circle as a major resort in escaping the feeling of being left out. Despite such unfortunate predicament, they aspire to do good in areas where they excel and slowly gain the confidence in believing in oneself. It is recommended that the schools place equal value and attention to all types of students. Further and in-depth studies are also recommended.

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