Thesis Proposal of Alven M. Rey
Thesis Proposal of Alven M. Rey
Thesis Proposal of Alven M. Rey
preserve good records for its students and provide the best education they can give. As
we can see at the moment, many educational programs have embraced online and
modular learning, which helps not only students but also instructors and teachers.
Studies have shown that the use of modular learning is growing (Bakia et al., 2012).
provides education to students who are physically separated from one another. M.D.L.s
is the most common type of DL in the United States. MDL is now used in all public
schools after a DepEd study found that 8.8 million parents supported it (Aksan, 2021).
Learning through printed modules is the most preferred method of remote learning
among parents with children enrolled this academic year. Learners in rural locations
with limited internet access and no access to online learning are also considered (Olivo,
2021). Each S.L.M. outlines the learning competencies that students should develop. It
also contains a test to measure the students' past knowledge of the subject. It
comprises exercises or studies to assist students in connecting the dots between the
(S.L.M.) and is extremely handy for the majority of average Filipino students. It was also
the most desired learning system for children by most parents/guardians (Natividad,
2021). The S.L.M. is based on the Department of Education's most essential learning
the learners' progress. Students can contact the teacher via email, phone, text, or
instant messaging (Dargo, Dimas, 2021). The teacher will provide remedial activities for
kids who are having difficulty. Because education takes place at home, parents play an
essential role as facilitators. Their crucial role in modular learning is to connect with and
course of instruction and a teaching approach based on the concept of gaining skills
perform much better than standard teaching groups. Positive modifications in teaching
2020 has been a fascinating moment in which the Philippines has been at the
economy, health, culture, and education (Ambayon, 2020). Face-to-face sessions are
still prohibited due to the growing number of affected patients and the threat of new
coronavirus strains. As a result, Modular Distance Learning has become the most often
used modality in locations where the internet is inaccessible for online learning (Lim,
2016).
Our country placed tenth in upload speed and sixteenth in download speed
among 87 countries while ranking 21st in 4G availability (72.4%), trailing Albania, Brazil,
and Tunisia, among others. As a result of the poor upload and download speeds, it is
possible to conclude that online distance learning is not suitable for usage by students
Modules are used to encourage students to learn on their schedule. One of the
benefits of using modules for training is the improvement of self-study or study skills.
Students participate actively in studying the principles of the subject. Completing the
module's tasks builds a sense of accountability (Naboya, 2019). They are increasing
On the other hand, the teacher can monitor the kids' progress (Nardo, 2017).
Students can contact the teacher using email, text message, or messenger chat. If at all
practicable, the instructor should visit youngsters at home who require remediation or
assistance. Once a week, parents and guardians receive printed modules from their
children's teachers. Before the week's conclusion, students should have completed all
assignments and gotten their grades (Gonzales, 2015; Reyes et al., 2017).
The teacher is in charge of keeping track of the students' progress. Students can
contact the teacher via email, text message, or messenger chat. If possible, the
instructor should visit children at home who need remediation or support (Yazon, 2017).
Parents or guardians receive printed modules from their children's teachers weekly.
Students should have completed all the tasks and reported their grades before the end
aspects, however, that fall into disadvantages. This research will therefore be carried
Grade-8 students.
Strategies
to reduce
dropouts
Engagement Modular
Student Quality
and Student Distance
motivation assurance
motivation to engagement Learning
learn
Instructional
design and
development
The structure was based on the research that Musingafi et al. (2015) performed.
The structure of the analysis shown in Figure 1 shows the relationship between
modular distance learning, while the dependent variable is its effect on teaching Grade-
8 students.
To sustain student interest and motivation, teachers and the school should also
have a quality assurance and vision of a performance production for modular distance
learning like the normal participation in the classroom, as shown in the figure. In
addition, before the start of modular distance learning, plans should have been
prepared. This is for student dropouts to be eliminated. These techniques would make
students more involved and inspired to learn with the support and involvement of the
The research aimed to record and assess the effects of the modular distance
learning approach in effectively teaching Grade-8 students. In addition, this study was
intended to document feedback and opinions regarding the difficulties that modular
distance learning students face. The researcher required, ultimately, to obtain answers
a. Age?
b. Gender?
2. What are the insights of the students about the modular distance learning
3. How does modular distance learning affect the excitement or motivation of the
Research Hypothesis
8 students.
Ha: In terms of the respondents' profiles, the analysis revealed that there is no
difficulties and the strategies for the students to engage more and motivate them in the
new normal teaching modality. Further, the study will be conducted until enough data is
collected. Respondents will be chosen randomly, and their age and gender will not be
considered. Lastly, the study will be conducted from June to December 2022.
Significance of the Study
The findings of the analysis would benefit significantly from the following:
● Modular Distance Learning Students – results are beneficial in the way that
they will provide strategies and techniques on how to become more engaged and
assessing their students and give them ideas on how to reduce student dropouts
● Future Researchers – results of the study will be helpful since they will serve as
the basis for future studies. Results will be their examples of how to come up with
● School Administration – since the study will present strategies to attract more
students and motivate them to participate, the school administration will know
Definition of Terms
from their program without any structured procedure due to some factors, such
O.D.L.
● Quality Assurance – is one method that should be introduced to provide
person has such an ability to become successful and achieve their goal.
Review of Literature
Introductory Statement
This chapter presents the different published literature related to the study. The
literature utilized will be the basis of the researcher for validation. Furthermore, these
articles were also used to provide sufficient information that this study wanted to
document.
Conceptual Literature
Modular Design
Process
Learning
Support
The COVID-19 pandemic's worldwide presence has badly impacted the global
education system. For instance, the majority of nations temporarily closed schools and
other educational institutions to stop the Corona Virus from spreading. The potential for
social interaction, crucial to learning and growth, is lost when educational institutions are
closed to students and teachers (Quinones, 2020). The basic education learning
preserve the education of millions of Filipino students and help every school fulfill its
objective and vision of giving every Filipino student a quality education (Bernardo,
2020).
Students' lives are significantly shaped by their education. One of the critical
is one of these (Nardo, 2017). Most education systems have been forced to adopt face-
to-face teaching and learning alternatives because of the current COVID-19 dilemma.
school closures (Lim, 2016). The transition of teaching and learning in schools to
modular distance learning made it more difficult for school staff to provide a
ensure educational continuity, this epidemic has paved the way for the introduction of
modular distance learning. The Philippines is currently adjusting to the new normal form
innovations and the active participation of other stakeholders (Aksan, 2021; Bagood,
2020).
maintain continuity in education and ensure that every school continues to fulfill its
mission and vision: to offer high-quality instruction to every Filipino learner. Distance
learning is a method of delivering education in which the teacher and the students
interact while physically separated during instruction. This modality has three variations:
imparts knowledge to pupils who are geographically apart. In our nation, M.D.L.s are the
most prevalent kind of DL. MDL is now used in all public schools after a DepEd poll
revealed that 8.8 million parents supported it. Learning with printed modules is the most
well-liked form of distance learning among parents of students this academic year
(Malipot, 2020). We also consider the needs of rural students who lack access to online
education and have poor internet connectivity. The learning competencies that students
should acquire are included in each S.L.M. An exam to evaluate the students' past
knowledge of the subject is also included. It also incorporates exercise or study to assist
students in making connections between the present and earlier lessons. There is a
section where you may find out more about the brand-new lesson (Montemayor, 2020).
A session report and separate practice exercises are also included. It provides activities
to help students assess how well they are doing at achieving the learning skill. It
knowledge. The module's final component contains every activity's outcomes (Martinez,
2020).
a survey by the Department of Education (DepEd), learning through printed and digital
modules emerged as the most preferred distance learning method for parents with
children who are enrolled this academic year. As a result, this learning modality is
currently used by all public schools in the Philippines. This considers that students in
remote locations without internet access cannot participate in online learning (Gonzales,
It was found that the preparation of modules in all topics for all grade/year levels
throughout four quarters starting in May 2020 by the teaching staff and Education
Program Supervisors was done in compliance with the "Most Essential Learning
tasks. The modular learning class schedule they are provided to all students. Public
school teachers all around the Philippines have embraced this method of instruction.
Despite the pandemic, teachers are essential to maintaining a high standard of
instruction. A study found that teachers were very aware of the COVID-19 pandemic's
The teacher's duty of keeping track of the students' progress falls. The teacher
can be contacted by the students via email, phone, text message, and instant
messaging, among other methods. When practical, the instructor should visit students
who need help or remediation at home (Collado et al., 2021). Teachers or Local
the other hand, parents collaborate with instructors in the classroom since education is
no longer confined to the school setting. As home facilitators, parents are essential.
Their primary responsibility in modular learning is interacting with the students and
despite the COVID-19 pandemic's risks. As a result, the teacher acts as a catalyst for
the student's growth as a person and as a member of their community and society.
Studies emphasized that teachers should also discuss their issues with modular distant
learning (Ambayon, 2020). They have attended several training sessions and seminars
as the front-line educators in the educational system have also been emphasized. This
is because the department trains teachers for professional development and prepares
of Education (DepEd). Depending on the arrangement between the parents and the
school, the Module-ators are responsible for collecting the printed Self-Learning
Modules (S.L.M.s) and delivering them to the barangay halls or schools at the start and
end of each week (Baticulon, 2020). They are required to verify their child's timetable or
weekly plan as a Bundy-clock. Because there are so many courses or tasks, they must
which could impact the child's performance. Finally, to help their child focus more on
learning, home innovators need to give their kids a conducive learning environment. It
must be a quiet, distraction-free home area that is adequately ventilated and lit (Cariño,
2021).
learning process than traditional teaching approaches since it allows students to learn at
their own pace. The students are stimulated, and their interest is piqued by the
unfettered self-learning method that includes quick reinforcement and comments that
are added to practice exercises (Rizaldo, 2007). As a result, this type of learning
of modular instruction brought about several difficulties for parents, students, and
teachers. According to the study, the primary issues were a lack of school money for the
and parents' lack of expertise in academic guidance for their child(ren) (Naik, 2018;
Magsambol, 2020).
self-study or learning skills among students is one advantage of employing modules for
instruction. The students actively learn the principles covered in the curriculum
(Montemayor, 2020). Completing the tasks outlined in the module gives them a sense of
responsibility. The students advance independently with little to no help from others
(Dangle, Sumaoang, 2020). They are becoming independent and learning how to learn.
materials, increased diversity and flexibility for teachers and staff, and increased choice
Foreign Studies
maintaining, and delivering online courses is challenging (Wu et al., 2010). Additionally,
e-learning solutions in education have been the subject of numerous analyses. Using e-
school (Tselios et al., 2011). A new e-learning model dubbed "rapid e-learning" should
businesses to produce e-learning more rapidly, more conveniently, and for less money
resources, and tools must be considered. Teaching and learning methodologies must
also be carefully examined. A quick e-learning course's modular structure can help with
teaching, course design, delivery, and student development (Tarman, 2016). Lecture
modules give classes flexibility, richness, scripts, interfaces, and tutorials. The course
modules should also allow the instructor to add, pause, change the order of the topics to
be presented, or present information chronologically and sequentially. A core foundation
and the necessary modules are joined to create a course that is specifically customized
portability, and transferability of digital learning objects, modules, and course materials.
The modules can be improved separately from one another, so if one module fails, it will
not affect the performance of the others. With a modular design, any module can be
added or replaced without affecting the other modules without needing expert
modular content. Each educational tool performs like a building block: it is autonomous
and complete but can also be combined with other building blocks. An online course is
regarded as having been designed utilizing a modular course design when composed of
some learning objects (Alebaikan, Troudi, 2019). Most scholarly text-based materials
are edited, proofread, and arranged properly. They have outstanding sound quality
presentations, they have great sound and suitable graphics to match what is being
spoken. The success of pairing a learning object with other learning objects may be
2019).
spurred the creation and widespread use of modular courses in vocational education,
particularly in Australia and the United Kingdom (Bekesiene et al., 2021). In Scotland
and Sweden, the creation of successful vocational education systems has been largely
method of content structure for presentations has been utilized for a long time (Wu et
al., 2010).
critical mindset and draw from the psychology of learning to provide insights to aid in
effective modular course design and implementation in light of the concerns that are
presenting (Jethro et al., 2012; Dickey, 2010). The U.K. and other nations where
logically self-contained parts that together cover the material that would be delivered by
a typical, longer course (Stefanovic, 2013). For those who support it, the goal is to be
able to evaluate performance and learning before moving on to a new topic or unit for
which the first module is a prerequisite. In contrast to more traditional courses, failures
in modular courses do not compel students to spend time reviewing material they have
already mastered. Instead, students can focus on the modules where they could not
CHAPTER III
Methodology
Introductory Statement
treatment.
Research Design
Research design is vital step researchers take to consider their research and
conducting a study with maximum control over variables that may interfere with the
validity of the results and explains how, when, and where to collect and analyze the
This analysis will use a descriptive research design method in which the
researcher will present such questionnaires to collect data that serve as a research
instrument. It is a descriptive analysis because it has objectivity and neutrality that can
explain how accurate analysis is or how life works. This research aims to accurately
envision and represent participants, thus using a research design that will include
Research Locale
the data gathering will be administered to Grade-8 students with their consent. Table 1
Data will be collected from a critical informant interview with the respondents.
Grade-8 students from the 25 schools of Area 1 – Leyte Division will be the research
age and gender. However, their knowledge about the research topic will be given great
modular distance learning and its effectiveness in their education. In short, the inclusion
criteria will be Grade-8 students of the said research locale, not minding their age and
gender. On the other hand, exclusion criteria will be students enrolled in different
Sampling Procedures
Since this is a quantitative type of research, the study will be conducted through
a purposive sampling method. This means the researcher will be randomly choosing
Grade-8 students in the research locale of this study. The sampling design to be used is
probability sampling where the researcher will select members of the population to
Research Instrument
The research instrument was made by the researcher based on the published
journals used as related literature in this study. However, the researcher modified the
Before the formulation of the title, the researcher downloaded published journals
to identify if enough related literature could be used throughout the study. This ensures
that the researcher will have enough samples for the data analysis. Consequently, the
development of the different chapters was based on the information provided by the
related literature.
During the data gathering, the researcher will formulate a letter of a request
enclosing his interest in conducting research and gathering data. After being checked
by the thesis adviser, the note will be sent to the school principal for approval. Once the
be listed and documented. A phone recorder during discussions and private chats will
perform the study, respondent demographics, and adapted survey questions were
included in the research instrument. Validity of the questionnaire will be conducted, and
approval from the thesis adviser will be needed to proceed to the distribution of survey
forms. Data will be gathered and collated in Microsoft Excel and imported to IBM SPSS,
will be carried out using IBM SPSS to determine the average and frequency of
answers to the survey will be presented in graphs and tables with the percentage of
responses displayed. The reliability and consistency of question items will be analyzed
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