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Modular Learning's Effect on Writing Skills

The document examines the impact of Modular Distance Learning on the writing skills of Grade 12 students at Dalupaon National High School, revealing that 66% of students struggle with writing due to challenges in constructing sentences and understanding English. It proposes interventions such as refresher courses and increased parental involvement to improve writing skills. The study emphasizes the importance of addressing these issues to ensure students maintain effective writing abilities despite the challenges posed by distance learning.

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Modular Learning's Effect on Writing Skills

The document examines the impact of Modular Distance Learning on the writing skills of Grade 12 students at Dalupaon National High School, revealing that 66% of students struggle with writing due to challenges in constructing sentences and understanding English. It proposes interventions such as refresher courses and increased parental involvement to improve writing skills. The study emphasizes the importance of addressing these issues to ensure students maintain effective writing abilities despite the challenges posed by distance learning.

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THE IMPACT OF MODULAR DISTANCE LEARNING ON THE WRITING SKILLS OF GRADE 12 STUDENT AT

DALUPAON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

I. CONTEXT AND RATIONALE

Most countries around the world have temporarily closed educational institutions to contain the spread
of the virus and reduce infections (Tria, 2020). Face to face engagement of students and teachers within
the school has also been suspended. The Philippines is in the process of adapting to the new normal
form of education at present, and continuous innovations of educators and active involvement of other
stakeholders are the driving force for its success. For the continuity of education and for every school to
still attain its mission and vision which is to provide quality education to every Filipino learner, the
Department of Education implemented the Modular Distance Learning.

Writing is an activity or process to express idea or opinion. The need to write in English has emerge to be
the fundamental in the present worldwide network since it permits subjects from diverse societies to
convey through letters, messages, business reports, site pages, and so forth (Gaviria, 2016; Weigle,
2001). The definitions of writing are variously state by some experts. According to Brown (2001), writing
is a thinking process. It requests conscious intellectual effort, which usually must be supported over an
extensive period of time (Elsalahat, 2014). Furthermore, it come with idea that writing can be planned
and given with an unlimited number of revisions before its release. In addition, Urquhart and McIver
(2005, p.5) state that;

According to Harmer (2004), there are a lot of importance in learning writing. Firstly, as in writing,
students frequently have more time to think than they do in oral activity. Secondly, they can go through
what they know in their minds, and even consult dictionaries, grammar books, or other reference
material to help them. Thirdly, writing also encourage students to focus on accurate language use and
because they think as they write, it may well provoke language development as they resolve problems
which the writing puts into their mind. Another importance of writing also state by Camilleri, Ford, &
Sollars (2007) that writing offer a way of maintaining social relationships and sharing personal
information. It also assists participants to develop skills which make them persuasive, critical

Modular learning is the most popular type of Distance Learning. In the Philippines, this learning modality
is currently used by all public schools because according to a survey conducted by the Department of
Education (DepEd), learning through printed and digital modules emerged as the most preferred
distance learning method of parents with children who are enrolled this academic year (Bernardo, J).
This is also in consideration of the learners in rural areas where internet is not accessible for online
learning.

According to the Department of Education (DepEd), parents and guardians' perform the various roles in
Modular Learning such as Module-ator, Bundy-clock, and as Home Innovator. As a Module-ator, they are
the ones to get and submit the printed Self-Learning Modules (SLMs) from and to schools or barangay
halls at the beginning and end of the week, depending on the agreement between the parents and the
school. As a Bundy-clock, they must check their child's schedule or workweek plan. Because of the
number of subjects or activities to be done, they must see that it is being followed accordingly to avoid
cramming or delays in submission, which may affect the child's performance. Lastly, as a Home
Innovator, they must provide their child with a productive learning environment to help them focus
more on Learning. It must be a well-lighted and well-ventilated space in the house, with little or no
distraction.

The use of modules encourages independent study. One of the benefits of using modules for instruction
is the acquisition of better self-study or learning skills among students. Students engage themselves in
learning the concepts presented in the module. They develop a sense of responsibility in accomplishing
the tasks provided in the module. With little or no assistance from others, the learners progress on their
own. They are learning how to learn; they are empowered (Nardo, M.T.B, 2017). Other advantages of
modular instruction include more choice and self-pacing for students; more variety and flexibility for
teachers and staff; and increased adaptability of instructional materials.

In Dalupaon national high school there are 60 grade 12 students that encountered difficulties in writing
specially during the modular distance learning. According to their English subject teacher, Grade 12
students struggles a lot in constructing good sentences and paragraph. This research focuses on the
writing skills of the grade 12 students and be able to come up with recommendation and intervention to
address the said matter.

II. ACTION RESEARCH QUESTIONS

The study will seek to answer the following research questions :


1. What is the percentage of students struggles in English phrase/sentences under grade 12

at Dalupaon National High School students.

2. What are the factors that affects poor writing skills in English of Grade 12 student?

[Link] recommendation or intervention can be adopt Ang apply?

III. PROPOSED INNOVATION, INTERVENTION AND STRATEGY


The following innovation will be use to lessen the negative effects of modular distance learning on
students writing skills at Dalupaon National High School :

A. School will implement refresher course and additional activity which requires the students to improve
their writing skills in the midst of modular distance learning.

B. Parents and students will both need to agreed on the policy.

C. Teachers , parents , and administrators will make awareness on students on how to effectively
maintain their writing skills.

IV. ACTION RESEARCH METHODS

A. PARTICIPANTS
The participants in this research are the Grade 12 students of Dalupaon National High School , both
males and females.

B. DATA GATHERING METHOD

The statistical methods that will be use to answer the questions in the study will be the following :

1. Frequency and percentage will be use to determine the effects of modular distance learning on
students writing skills.

2. Frequency will be use to identify the strategy that will lessen the negative effects of modular distance
learning.

3. Frequency will be use to determine the effectiveness of the strategy.

C. DATA ANALYSIS PLAN

This study will make use of descriptive survey under quantitative method of research to determine how
the propose innovation will lessen the negative effects of modular distance learning on students writing
skills. The participantsof the study are the Grade 12 students of Dalupaon National High School that will
complete the target sample population.

V. ACTION RESEARCH WORK PLAN


ACTIVITIES TIME PERSON/S INVOLVE MEANS OF
FRAME VERIFICATION

PRE-IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Prepare an action research November, Researchers Action Research


proposal 2021 Proposal

Revise the action research December Researchers Subject Approved


proposal incorporating the 15, 2021 Teacher Action Research
suggestions of the teacher during Proposal
the consultation

Revise and submit the action Last week of Researchers Subject Approved
research proposal for approval December Teacher Action Research
2021 Proposal

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Gather data from the students January, Researchers,Students Questionnaire


about the issue through the use of 2022
questionnaire

Gather data and analysis January, Researchers Data Gathered


2022 Result

Gather data about the results Last week of Researchers Data Gathered
January Results
onward

POST-IMPLEMENTATION

Gather data from the students February, Researchers,Students Data about the
about the topic 2022 issue

Conduct data analysis plan February, Researchers Analyzed Data


2022

Submit the action research write- March, 2022 Researchers Accepted Action
up and gathered data Research
Encoded
SCOPES AND LIMITATIONS

Our research will be focusing on the problems with writing skills that are faced by Grade-12
Student in Dalupaon National High School.

IV. COST AND ESTIMATE

ACTIVITIES RESOURCES REQUIREMENTS

PRE-IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Propose an action research proposal Mobile phone, laptop, pencil and


ballpen, printer, bond paper, and
ruled pad paper.

Revise the action proposal None

Submit action research proposal for approval None

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Gather data from the students through questionnaire Questionnaire

Collect data analysis None

POST IMPLEMENTATION

Gather data about the topic through questionnaire Questionnaire

Collect data analysis None

Prepare and submit action research Laptop, mobile phone, bond paper,
and pencil or pen.

VII. PLANS FOR DISSEMINATION AND UTILIZATION

This research would therefore be disseminated and will be a great assistance to educational
administrators, students and parents as well. Also the result of this study will give awareness
and lessen the problem with writing skills of Grade-12 Student of Dalupaon National High
School.

VIII. REFERENCES

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about-writing/

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CHAPTER II
DISCUSSION AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

In the study conducted, using survey questionnaire was utilized to know the percentage of Senior
high school students who struggle in having trouble on their writing skills during the modular distance
Have poor
learning, a survey distributed to the respondents, the Grade 12 student writing skills
of Dalupaon National High
School S/Y 2021-2022 with a total population of 60 students. After the survey,all the data listed in survey
questionnaire are gathered. Based on the survey in 50 respondents 33 of them shown that they have
problem with their writing skills and 17 of them claimed that their writing skills is not a problem.

Doesn't have poor writing skill


33÷50=0.66×100=66%

17÷50=0.34×100=34%

66%+34%=100%

FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

Number of respondents that have 33 66%


problem with their writing skills

Number of respondents that don't 17 34%


have problem with their writing
skills

TOTAL 50 100%
A. After the survey conducted, it was found out that among 50 Grade 12 students 33 of them have poor
writing skills during the modular distance learning. Researchers distributed a ratable questionnaire to
those 33 respondents that have poor writing skills, to know the root cause of their poor performance on
their writing skills and why their performance in writing skills are poor. Based on the results, it shows
that all 33 respondents have poor writing skills because they can't write quickly in English. All
respondents didn't mark a check where "They can write quickly in English" as the reason why they have
poor performance when it comes to their writing skills, showing the result that "They can write quickly
in English" thas the lowest rate why students have poor writing skills.

B."They can use appropriate spelling, capitalization, and punctuation" has the second lowest rate that
cause why students have poor writing skills. In the 33 respondents 17 of them didn't mark a check that
"They can use appropriate spelling, capitalization, and punctuation" as the reason why they have poor
performance on their writing skills. Showing that modular distance learning isn't effective on students
learning as what we expected it should be.

SUMMARY, RECOMMENDATION, CONCLUSION

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

This study focuses on determining the impact of modular distance learning on writing skills of
Grade 12-student of Dalupaon National High School S/Y 2021-2022 IIt was found out that among 50
Grade 12- students of Dalupaon National High School, 17 of them have poor writing skills. Study shows
that they can't write quickly in English is the cause why students have poor writing skills, the reason
behind is their abiliment on constructing and understanding words. Because they don't have enough
learning and knowledge during the modular distance learning. This research study prepared a
questionnaire as well as innovation on how to lessen the negative effects of modular distance learning
to the writing skills of Grade 12- students of Dalupaon National High School.

CONCLUSION

Despite that the modular distance learning is giving a hard time to students studies it shouldn't be
the reason for them to have poor performance on their writing skills. Writing is the primary basis upon
which one's learning and intellect will be judged that's why students should have good performance on
their writing skills. With the completion of this study, this will give you more knowledge about writing
skills, you will learn something with this study. By the use of giving awareness to the parents and
teachers and implementation of our innovation, it will help to solve their poor writing skills.

RECOMMENDATION

This research study will help the future research in conducting research about writing skills because
they will gathered information in this study and it is much essential thus, getting to know what the
research topic is all about.

This will help the students to learn more on their deprivation on writing skills. Certainly, to point out
their needs to improve their writing skills by studying additional activities and provide accurate solution
like letting their parents to help and encourage them to focus on their studying to prim their writing
skills to make it more effective.

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Modular distance learning has negatively impacted the writing skills of Grade 12 students at Dalupaon National High School. According to the study, 66% of the students struggle with writing skills, specifically in constructing good sentences and paragraphs. The students face challenges because the modular setup requires independent study, and they receive less direct guidance from teachers. This lack of interaction and immediate feedback may result in difficulties with complex language skills, such as quickly writing in English or using correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation .

In the context of modular learning in the Philippines, parents play several critical roles. They act as 'Module-ators,' responsible for collecting and submitting Self-Learning Modules from and to schools or barangay halls. Parents also function as 'Bundy-clocks,' ensuring their children follow the prepared schedule or workweek plan to avoid cramming. Additionally, they serve as 'Home Innovators,' creating a conducive learning environment for their children .

Feedback plays a crucial role in enhancing students' writing skills in a modular learning environment, as it provides guidance and helps identify areas for improvement. According to the study, a lack of immediate feedback in modular learning can lead to poor writing skills. Feedback enables students to understand their mistakes, learn from them, and develop better writing techniques. Insufficient feedback can hinder students' ability to progress and adapt their skills effectively .

The concept of 'learning how to learn' in modular distance learning contributes significantly to student empowerment by fostering self-directed learning. Students develop the skill to navigate unfamiliar topics independently, which builds a sense of responsibility and accountability for their educational progress. This autonomy allows students to set their pace and choose materials that suit their learning styles, enhancing motivation and engagement. As a result, they become better equipped to face new challenges with confidence .

To address writing skill deficiencies within modular learning contexts, educational innovations include implementing refresher courses that specifically target writing skills. Additional activities designed to improve writing proficiency are also recommended. Engaging stakeholders such as teachers, parents, and administrators in awareness campaigns regarding writing competence is crucial. These approaches aim to provide comprehensive support and enhance the writing abilities of students in a modular learning environment .

Modular distance learning encourages the development of self-study skills as it requires students to engage independently with the learning materials. By relying on printed and digital modules, students are prompted to take charge of their educational activities, fostering a sense of responsibility and autonomy. This mode of learning helps students to learn at their own pace and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as they have to find solutions to obstacles they encounter in the learning process .

The study identified several underlying causes for poor writing skills among students during modular distance learning. A key factor is the inability of students to write quickly in English, stemming from inadequate practice and lack of comprehensive understanding during modular learning. Another significant issue is the difficulty with correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation, likely attributable to limited feedback and interaction with educators, which are crucial for developing these skills .

The statistical findings from the study show that 66% of Grade 12 students at Dalupaon National High School struggle with poor writing skills during modular distance learning. Out of 50 respondents, 33 students reported difficulties, highlighting the widespread nature of the issue. Only 34% of the students did not report problems with their writing skills .

To mitigate the negative impact of modular distance learning on students' writing skills, several strategies have been proposed. These include implementing refresher courses and additional activities to enhance writing skills. The school suggests that parents and students agree on specific policies designed to support their writing development. Additionally, increasing awareness among teachers, parents, and administrators about maintaining writing competence is recommended .

In rural areas, the effectiveness of modular distance learning is often compromised by the lack of accessible internet, limiting students' ability to engage in online learning activities. This situation contrasts with many urban areas where internet access is more reliable, allowing for flexible use of digital resources. Consequently, students in rural areas might rely more heavily on printed materials and experience less interactive learning, which can impede their overall educational engagement and progress .

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