Impact of Using Modular Learning as a Delivery Mode in Learning Mathematics to the
Selected Grade 1 Pupils of Concepcion Elementary School
Statement of the Problem
This study aims to find out the Impact of Using Modular
Learning as a Delivery Mode in Learning Mathematics to the
Selected Pupils of Concepcion Elementary School.
This research would like to answer the following questions:
1. What is the profile of the learner in terms of:
1.1 Age
1.2 Gender
2. What is the impact of modular learning as a delivery mode
in learning mathematics in terms of:
2.1 Visualizing Numbers from 0 - 100
2.2 Reads and Writes number up to 100 in Symbols and in
Words
3. What is the performance of the learners in mathematics
subject for the first quarter of the school year 2021 –
2022.
Introduction
The COVID-19 outbreak has resulted drastic changes in
education. Part of it is the shift from face-to-face classes to
different learning modalities. Since education is believed to
continue despite the circumstances, teachers started to prepare
for modular and online distance learning (De Villa and Manalo,
2020).
The Department of Education issued Department Order No.18
series of 2020, Policy Guidelines for the Provision of Learning
Resources in the Implementation of the Basic Education Learning
Continuity Plan (BE-LCP) to ensure that learning opportunities
are provided to learners in a safe manner, through different
learning deliveries. This initiative is anchored in the 1987
Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines. Article XIV,
Section 1 states that the “State shall protect and promote the
right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and
shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to
all”.
Self - Learning Modules (SLM) become an ideal learning
resource and a priority in remote or distance learning where a
teacher is unable to provide the usual instructional supervision
and guidance in a classroom setting. SLMs have been used by DepEd
for its alternative delivery modes during disasters or in
situations where learners have difficulty for daily school
attendance and COVID-19 has compelled the use of SLMs on a large
scale (DepEd Order No. 18 series 2020: Policy Guidelines for the
Provision of Learning Resources in the Implementation of the
Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan, 2020).
The modular distance learning emerged as the teaching –
learning modality which poses challenges to teachers in providing
basic quality education. Teachers were not experienced and have
not received sufficient training on how to deal with this type of
learning modality. Teachers were caught unprepared for this
process, and they were expected to take the initiative and carry
out this process on their own. Teachers who have limited skills
in providing distance education face difficulties in effectively
carrying out this process (Esra, T., 2020).
However, using modules has its advantages and disadvantages.
According to (Nardo,M.T.B, 2017), the use of modules advocates
self-directed learning. Using modules for learning leads to
better self-study or learning skills among students. The concepts
presented in the modules engross students in learning. The tasks
provided develop a sense of responsibility among students and
they progressed on their own. They learn to learn; they are
empowered. In addition, the
students participate in real experiences. They discover new
things, and they experience their knowledge on their own.
Students learn to reflect on their own experiences, thus
developing new
skills, learning through modular direct students to be in charge
of their own learning.
The use of modules has its disadvantages also. According to
Bijeesh (2017), without the presence of the faculty and their
classmates who remind them of their assignments the chances of
getting distracted and losing track of deadlines are high. In
addition, in the study of Dangle, and Sumaoang (2020) they
revealed the main challenges that emerged in the implementation
of
modular distance learning where budget is not enough in the
making and delivery of modules; students had a hard time
answering their tasks on their modules and the lack of knowledge
of parents academically to guide their child/children.
With all the advantages and disadvantages of using the
modular learning as a learning modality, this research aims to
determine the impact using modular learning as a delivery mode in
learning mathematics to the selected grade 1 pupils of Concepcion
Elementary School.