ACADEMIC FREEZE: THE PERCEPTION OF PARENTS, STUDENTS, TEACHERS ON ITS POSSIBLE IMPLICATION

Abstract

This study entitled “ACADEMIC FREEZE: THE PERCEPTION OF PARENTS, STUDENTS, TEACHERS ON ITS POSSIBLE IMPLICATION”, used explanatory research design which aimed to determine the perceptions of parents, students, and teachers to the possible implication of academic freeze by using a researcher-made interview guide questionnaire. The data from the nine participants were thematically analyzed. Thematic analysis will use in revealing the different perceptions of the participants, some participants may agree to academic freeze, and some may not. Academic freeze has a higher percentage of certainty for safety, but it will not outweigh the damage to the economic and inconvenience to the people. With these, the perception of the participants in implementing academic freeze may produce a difficult time to everyone.