NIGHT OWLS: THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF NIGHTTIME LEARNERS

Background: Night Owls are people who are awake when the sun has set and when the people around them have slept. Night owls share a common trait wherein they find more comfort into letting their creativity out in the dark. Methods: The twenty-five validated questions were used to know the lived experiences of nocturnal learners. The researchers were allowed to ask follow up questions when he or she feels the need to. For better understanding and wider perspective, the researchers also interviewed morning larks. Findings: The proven skills of these learners can be best explained through their Environment preference with fewer distractions, organization of thought to exhibit Time Management, the effectivity of routine that will conclude their Accomplishment. Recommendations: The analysis of the study using a promising approach has shown that a strategic mindset is vital in being a nighttime learner. Attaining a strategic mindset entails routinely proven skills that help a nighttime learner grow academically. Conclusions: The researchers of this study recommends to future researchers to give consideration on the scientific part of the study. The future researchers should seek if there are possible downsidesthis learning style may entail, and if it is more of a preference than found in the genes.