Difficulties Encountered by BLIS Students in the Utilization of HyFlex Learning Modality in the Achievement of LIS Competencies

This study determined the difficulties encountered by BLIS students in the utilization of HyFlex learning in the achievement of LIS competencies. This study aimed to identify the preference for HyFlex learning of the BLIS students. In this study, the researcher used a quantitative approach of research employing a descriptive-survey research design utilizing survey checklist questionnaires as the main instrument in gathering data to determine the difficulties encountered by the respondents in HyFlex learning. Further, this also determined the difficulties encountered by the BLIS students in the achievement of LIS competencies. The research findings served as an aid in the evaluation of the difficulties encountered by the respondents in the utilization of HyFlex learning which hinders the achievement of LIS competencies. The result of the study revealed that the difficulties encountered by the respondents in the utilization of Hyflex learning in terms of connectivity, instruction, resources, and technology got an overall general weighted arithmetic mean of 2.05 with a qualitative index of “Less Difficult”. The perceived difficulties of the respondents' achievement of LIS competencies in the utilization of hyflex learning got an overall general average weighted arithmetic mean of 2.13 and a qualitative index of "Less Difficult". Hence, the respondents are having less difficulty in utilizing hyflex learning and achievement of LIS competencies. Furthermore, the researchers made the following recommendations: (1) students should examine the year level that affects the learnability of LIS students. This may allow students to participate in online learning in a variety of ways. (2) The teachers maintain learnercenteredness and devise techniques to keep students engaged in online learning. In online learning, be aware of the student's limitations and talents. (3) The administration encourages teachers to participate in various courses and seminars that will considerably assist them in engaging students in an online class. Learn what pupils are lacking in online and face-to-face learning.