Passi Montessori International School, Inc. French Compound, Sara Road, Passi City, Iloilo
Passi Montessori International School, Inc. French Compound, Sara Road, Passi City, Iloilo
Submitted by:
Honesty P. Bandianon
Endorsed by:
Approved by:
Chrisitina C. Parcia
Academic Coordinator
Violeta M. French
Directress
Background of the Study
COVID-19 pandemic; the schools were shutting down and no face-to-face interaction
between teachers and students. To address these extraordinary challenges, the schools in the
Philippines shifted traditional face-to-face way of teaching to distance learning approach. This is
a learning delivery mode where interaction takes place between the teachers and students
which they are geographically remote from each other during instruction and the lesson proper
delivers outdoors the traditional face to face platform viewed of Bonz Magsambol (2020).
According to John Elflein (2021), Coronaviruses were a group of viruses that can be
transmitted between animals and people, causing illnesses that may range from the common
cold to more severe respiratory syndromes. Here are the top ten (10) most affected countries in
the world: USA, India, Brazil, Russia, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Turkey, and Germany.
Merlina Hernando-Malipot (2020) reported that of all the alternative learning modalities
offered by the Department of Education (DepEd) most students prefer to use the ‘modular’
distance learning options. She added that based on the partial results of the Learner Enrollment
and Survey Forms (LESFs) distributed during the enrollment period, it showed 7.2 million
enrollees prefer to use modular distance learning, TV & Radio based instruction and other
modalities while only 2 million enrollees prefer online for school year 2020-2021. (Anthony,
2020)
to utilize self-learning modules it's either in printed or digital format/electronic copy, learners
access the copies of learning materials on a computer, tablet PC or Smartphone, CD'S, USB
storage, computer-based including offline E-Books, with this learners may ask assistance from
the teacher via E-mail, telephone, text message/instant messaging, messenger, etc.
Research is often pointed as a difficult topic despite of its importance in daily life. Such
perception is due to the abstract nature of research as said by Sufiana K. Malik (2018). If the
students with negative perception towards Research performed poorly and vice versa, that
Research (Wasike, Michael, & Joseph, 2020) According to Antony Charles that modular
approach in Research learning proved to be an effective and efficient tool to help students to
Students improve their understanding on the material that is given to them. As they
explained, the use of module in learning research makes students with high academic ability
tended to be more active in the discussion process. Moreover, this approach is also useful for
students with a poor research background and lack of motivation (Abramovits, Berezina, &
Shvartsman, 2020).
Despite of this COVID-19 pandemic the Passi Montessori Internàtional School, Inc,
particularly in Senior High School Department opened the school year 2021-2022 using modular
distance learning approach that will adapt well in a new normal classroom or environment, and
learn in the comfort of their homes, limited contact to the teachers and their parents or
guardians take place as their learners’ model (Jazim and Rahmawati, 2017).
The purpose of this study will examine the significant effect of modular distance
even this pandemic vanished and how it can be implemented effectively so the teachers
embrace its use. This study will also determine the use of module will help and will be
Grade 12 Students in Practical Research" aims to determine the effects of modular learning
The independent variable is the modular learning approach. The dependent variable is the
Figure 1 shows the relationship between the independent variable and dependent variable of the
study.
Statement of the Problem
This study will be conducted to determine the effects of modular learning approach to the
1. What is the perception of the Grade 12 students regarding modular distance learning approach
in Practical Research?
Hypothesis
Grade 12 Students in Practical Research" aims to determine the effects of modular learning
Students. This study will help them know the effects of modular distance learning
Teachers. This study will inform the teachers the effects of modular distance learning
approach to the academic performance of their students in Practical Research. Through this, they
Parents. This study will inform them the effects of modular distance learning approach
Future Researchers. This study will serve as baseline data for future studies related
from this study. They can use this study to serve as sample for their own research paper.
Definition of Terms
The following terms use in this study were given their conceptual and operational
meanings.
Modular Learning Approach. Emerging trend educational thinking that shifts traditional
In this study, it refers to the independent variable. It is the current learning approach offered.
systematic manner. Furthermore, it will be printed, the printed results are then used as a guide
for the teaching staff as well as for the students (Global, 2020).
In this study, it refers to the teaching guide of students gave by the teacher weekly.
(Britannica, 2021).
Practical Research. One of the subjects in senior high school which aims to develop the
In this study, it refers to the Grade 12 core subject to be tested based on students'
academic performance.
Perception
Perception (from the Latin perceptio, meaning gathering or receiving) is the
understand the presented information or environment (Schacter, 2020). It is not only the passive
receipt of these signals, but it’s also shaped by the recipient’s learning, memory, expectation, and
attention (WIKIPEDIA). William N. Dember (n.d.) said perception, in human, the process
whereby sensory stimulation is translated into organized experience. That experience, or percept,
Smart and Cappel (2019) mentioned if the students perceive some benefits to their
learning (through either a personal interest in or an application of content) they will likely be
more motivated to perform well. He cited McKeachie (2020,pp.19), accordingly students who
are motivated to learn will choose tasks that enhance their learning, will work hard at those tasks,
and will persist in the face of difficulty in order to attain theirgoals.If the students with negative
perception towards Mathematics performed poorly and vice versa, that performance of
According to Anthony Abaidoo (2018) as cited in Narah and Abdullah (2019, academic
performance is the knowledge gained which is assessed by marks by a teacher and/or educational
goals set by students and teachers to be achieved over a specific period of time and they added
that these goals are measured by using continuous assessment or examinations results.
According to Shuja, Qureshi, Schaeffer, & Zareen (2019) in their study entitled “Effect
such as meta-reflective learning and cognition, interest, motivation for learning, skills,
capability to perform at the desired level (Lewin & Mawoyo, 2014; Moseki & Schulze, 2020).
increased by positive students’ experiences that alter their commitments and intentions to
positive encounters.Don Elger (n.d.) claimed performance, as the adage goes, is a “journey not a
destination.” The location in the journey is labeled as the level of performance. Each level
According to Bonz Magsambol (2020), to make sure that learning remains unhampered,
DepEd will be implementing a distance learning approach a learning delivery mode where
interaction takes place between the teacher and the students who are geographically remain from
each other during instruction, this means lesson will be delivered outside the traditional face-
toface setup. Based on (Manlangit, Paglumotan, & Sapera) Modular learning is a form of
distance learning that uses self-learning modules (SLM) based on the most essential learning
According to Mark Antony Llego (2020), modular distance learning is learning in the
form of individualized instruction that allows learners to use self-learning modules (SLM) in
print or digital format/electronic copy whichever is applicable in the context of the learner, and
other learning resources like learners’ materials, textbook, activity sheets, study guides and other
study materials. Learners access electronic copies of learning materials on a computer, tablet PC,
or Smartphone, CD'S /DVDs /USB storage and computer-based application can all be used to
deliver e-learning materials, including offline E-Books. The learners may ask assistance from the
Dr. Sejpal (2020) defined Modular learning as a unit of work that is virtually self-
contained and a method of teaching that is based on the building up skills and knowledge on
discrete units should be independent, self -contained, self-instructional, and well defined and
have clearly defined objectives. He said, modular method of teaching is more effective, recent
and more technology based teaching method in the present educational field. Modular approach
provides more flexibility to distance teaching made as well to learners. Using modular approach,
the students improve the mathematical understanding on the material that is given to them. The
use of module in learning mathematics makes students with high academic ability tended to be
instructional Design that uses developed instructional materials which are based on the needs of
the students. Students are encouraged to work on various activities that are interesting and
challenging to maintain focus and attention, thereby encouraging independent study. Students
engaged themselves in learning concepts presented in the module. They developed a sense of
responsibility in accomplishing the tasks provided in the module. With little or no assistance
from the teacher, the learners progressed on their own, they learned how to learn; they were
empowered.Moreover, this approach is also useful for students with a poor mathematical
concepts and skills, or as remedial instruction is necessary for slow learners and as advance
instruction for the fast and highly motivated ones ( Balderas, 2019).The limitations of the
modular approach are mostly related to its short duration- there is only so much that can be
accomplished with only one week of instruction. A modular approach would be more effective
than only or the other (Martin & Furey, 2018). (Abramovits, Berezina, & Shvartsman)
selflearning method permits to overcome some challenges like the lack of student-teacher
interaction. (Magsambol, 2020) Insufficient budget allocation and supplies of bond paper and he
is also citing its expensive cost and negative impact to the environment, Education Secretary
Leonor Briones hopes schools will eventually “reduce dependence" on modular learning as the
country shifts to distance learning approach during the pandemic. Despite of its effectiveness
many families have experienced challenges because numerous parents have difficulties in terms
of their abilities and availability to support their children in their learning (Deslandes-Martineau,
According to Estrada (2021) modular learning might not work at all. Additionally, she
said that there is a lack of feedback and there are a lot more challenges concerning modular
learning, but because we’re still in the middle of pandemic, it’s not the students or the teachers
fault. Even they will have a harder time adjusting to the new normal. She also mentioned that it’s
hard to absorb new information when no one is there to guide you (or at least empathize with
you) when the lessons become too much. Learning is hard when done own our own (you are
being left in the dark). This contribute to them the anxiety and depression.
transmitted between animals and people, causing illnesses that may range from the common cold
Taxonomy of Viruses and the World Health Organization announced official names for both the
virus and the disease it causes: SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19, respectively. He said that the name
of the disease is derived from the words corona, virus, and disease, while the number 19
represents the year that it emerged.Elflein (2021) added that COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus
that had not previously been identified in humans. The first case was detected in the Hubei
province of China at the end of December 2019. The virus is highly transmissible, and thousands
of new cases are being reported around the world each day. Coughing and sneezing are believed
to be the most common forms of transmission, which is similar to the outbreak of the SARS
coronavirus that began in 2020 and was thought to have spread via cough and sneeze droplets
expelled into the air by infected persons. In his article of COVID-19 cases worldwide as of
March 11, 2021 by country, the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) had been
confirmed in over 210 countries and territories. The virus had infected almost 119 million people
worldwide, and the number of deaths had reached over 2.6 million.
Related studies
In the study of Dangle & Sumaoang (2020) in their title ‘The Implementation of
Modular Distance Learning in the Philippine Secondary Public Schools the key purpose of the
research was to find out the challenges encountered, opinions, and recommendations of teachers,
parents, and students in the implementation of Modular Distance Learning. These challenges,
opinions and recommendations were identified through a mixed quantitative and qualitative
approach by conducting surveys to the 37 participants in the selected schools through quota and
purposive sampling. The main challenges that emerged were lack of school funding in the
production and delivery of modules; students struggle with selfstudying, and parents' lack of
knowledge to academically guide their child/children. In conclusion, the study was able to
determine the prevailing challenges of the participants in terms of resources, preparedness, and
communication.
mathematics for selected topics at plus one level", Modular approach in Mathematics learning
proved to be an effective and efficient tool to help students to learn mathematics themselves. He
also defined that the modular approach is a self-contained package dealing with one specific
subject convenient form, so that the learner can identify the objectives, select materials and
method and evaluate his own accomplishment. This provided more flexibility to distance
teaching mode as well as to learners. It was enable the learners to have a control over his
learning and accept responsibility for learning. Since strategy demanded greater maturity on the
part of learner, the modules are more appropriate for more mature students.
Edgar Julius A. Lim (2019), this study entitled “Effectiveness of Modular Instruction in
Word Problem Solving of BEED Students”, used Quasi-experimental design to the third year
BEED students. Based on the findings cited, it concluded that modular instruction in teaching
Padmapriya P.V. (2021), modules helped to develop self-learning capacity among the learners.
The present study implied that this is self learning style in which immediate reflection of the self
is possible, which motivated the students to regulate and manage their own learning styles, and
thereby to create an interest and attitude towards science among the students as they are free to
learn at their own pace. With the help of modules students learned and interacted which boost
their confidence in their own learning. The student’s treated with modular approach achieved
higher mean scores than those students teach through activity oriented method. The study
students and the administrators must take necessary steps to give special training to teacher in
Mathematics courses because they did not know on how to arrive at the correct decision when
doing a mathematical task. This finding led to the conclusion that both modular and traditional
instructions are equally effective in facilitating the learning of integration by parts. The other
result revealed that the use of modular approach utilizing decision tree in teaching integration by
Cristobal M. Ambayan (2020) as stated in his study entitled “Modular-Based Approacch and
third year Bachelor of Secondary Education students (BSED major in English students for school
year 2019-2020) were the participants of the study. Based on the results, the performance of the
college students in literature improved from poor to fair achievement. Hence it was
recommended that the module is used in similar contexts particularly in learning mythology and
folklore.
Dochy, F.J.C. and others (n.d.) entitled “Modularization and Students Learning in
Modular Instruction in Relation with Prior Knowledge”, the study found out the important of
prior knowledge, suggesting that in a modular Education environment, according to the changing
ideas in today's society on personal development, students requested a kind instruction more
fully in accordance to their personal characteristics and their prior knowledge stated resulting in
a more efficient and effective education for the learner. There was also the opportunity for
students to ship a module or to work through it more quickly on the basis of prior knowledge.
In the study of Carmen L. Vedal Rodeiro and Rita Ñadas on “Effects of Modularisation”,
a modular specification was one in which the content divided into a member of units or modules,
each of which examined separately. The study found out mathematics students were more
satisfied with their grade reports (most common/from of feedback) and gained more information
from them. Furthermore, mathematics students found it easier. However, grade reports were not
helpful in identifying student's learning needs and informing their learning strategies. Students
reported messing the opportunity of going through their own marked paper or receiving
suggestions about the areas they needed to improve on in order to change, it necessary, their
Research Design
This study will use descriptive research design in order to test the hypothesis and
systematically analyze the data about the perceived effect of modular approach to academic
performance in Mathematics. According to Dr. Dela Cruz and Dr. Silverio (2019) Descriptive
Research Design of research illustrates present characteristics, conditions, images, and the like
specifically in Senior High School Department. PMIS is located at French Compound, Sara
Road, Passi City, Iloilo. This study will be conducted for the S.Y. 2021-2022.
Respondents
International School, Inc to answer the survey questionnaires. The respondents will answer the
Data Gathering
A. Research Instrument
The researcher will use survey questionnaire in this study in order to collect facts and
opinions of the respondents about the study because the researcher wanted to know the perceived
effect of modular approach of the students. A questionnaire is a set of questions that measures
every item by making the rating scale to check their level of agreement in various statements
about on perception. The questionnaire made by researcher consist of three parts: the first part
will be the demographic profile of respondents; second part will determine the perception of the
students regarding modular distance learning approach in Practical Research; and the last will be
the perceived effect of modular distance learning approach to academic performance of grade 11
B. Gathering of Data
In gathering all the data needed in this research, the first step is to validate the research
questionnaire. Three (3) experts from the field were tapped to validate the questions. After
which, the researcher secured permission letter from the Director of Passi Montessori
Internàtional School, Inc. The advisers of each and every section helped in administering the
The researcher will collect the accomplished questionnaire from the advisers within one
The statistical tools that the researcher will use in this study will be the following: Mean
will be use for the research statements of “what is the perception of the students regarding
modular distance learning approach in Practical Research?” and “what is the effect of modular
Practical Research?” And for “Is there a relationship of students’ perception regarding modular
coefficient (or pearson correlation coefficient, for short) is a measure of the strength of a linear
With the assistance of the thesis adviser in the analysis and interpretation of data, the
researcher after collecting the data will utilize the computer programming called the SPSS to be
Qualitative Data
This research study aims to investigate the effect of students’ perceptions in regards to
modular distance learning approach and its relation to academic performance of the Grade 12
students in Practical Research. This study will use the descriptive research design and will utilize
the research survey questionnaire to get the data. Purposive sampling will be use in the selection
of respondents. The data will be analyze and interpret using the SPSS computer programming.
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