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COVID-19 Through the Implementation of Quality Education in La Paz Central School: A Case Study
Republic of the Philippines

LEYTE NORMAL UNIVERSITY
Tacloban City
Office of the Graduate School
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COVID-19 THROUGH
THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF QUALITY
EDUCATION IN LA PAZ
CENTRAL SCHOOL:
A CASE STUDY
MAIDA S. VILLEGAS
(1500515)
MAED-EDM Student
NILDA V. JAMORA, Ed.D.

Personnel Administration EDM 503
Table of Contents
Abstract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......1
Executive Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Results and
Discussion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Proposed Solutions/
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9
Conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 -11
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-30
COVID-19 Through the Implementation of Quality Education in La Paz Central

School: A Case Study
Abstract
This research study will focus on the implementation of quality education in La Paz
Central School to teachers/implementers as a response to the Corona Virus outbreak. This
study will use a single case study design which targets to produce a synthesis of
information that aims to be the basis of assuring quality education to La Paz Central
School beneficiaries of education - the learners amidst the sudden shift of its learning
modality from face-to-face instruction to the modular approach. The resulting analysis
and interpretation will provide a description of the modality’s feasibility and
effectiveness in instruction, quoting words and/or statements from its premiere
implementers - the teachers.
The outcome of this study is an account of experiences and insights that will serve as
a basis for ensuring beneficiaries a quality education in La Paz Central School. The
findings of this study will be analyzed carefully by the researcher. A survey questionnaire
will be made upon data gathering.
This study will apply a qualitative method with a focus on deeply understanding this
specific case on the effectiveness of modular learning in the implementation of quality
education learning modality in La Paz Central School to teachers/implementers. The goal
in conducting this study is to delve into the experiences and sentiments of the
implementers to ensure that quality service and instruction is continuously delivered to its
beneficiaries through this study’s empirical findings. Knowing such in this study that the
implementers will encourage the beneficiaries to make impossible things to be possible
by eradicating every hesitation and worry amidst the challenge that the world is facing
because of this pandemic. The implications for how these findings can impact the
beneficiaries and future beneficiaries will be discussed.
Key Words: La Paz Central School, implementation, alternative learning, modular

approach, experiences, beneficiary, quality education
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Executive Summary
La Paz Central School is one of the schools covered by the Division of Leyte which
is performing quality education for over years. Although pandemic occurred in these days,
I greatly value the motivation, teachers are showing on how they implement quality
education in a COVID-19 pandemic.
I decided that La Paz Central School teachers are my respondents since my problem
is about implementing quality education amidst the COVID-19 crisis, and I am an
aspiring elementary teacher, I wanted to know their experiences regarding teaching
learners in a traditional as well as in modular learning approach. And also it is my home
ground.
I used a qualitative survey questionnaire to gather data from teachers who are the
implementers in La Paz Central School to have a formal communication with them and
serve as a piece of evidence with my study. I listed their answers and analyzed them
carefully. And found out that they have these experiences, reactions, sentiments, and
insights regarding the alternative learning they are using which is the modular learning
approach - a form of distance learning that uses Self-Learning Modules (SLM’s) based
on the most essential learning competencies (MELCS) provided by DepEd.
Teachers have a great part in this kind of learning. They serve as a model to every
other teacher in other schools. As for teachers in La Paz Central school, I’ve observed
that they have patience at all times regardless of how bad the situations are, they use
strategies to be productive and effective, and they monitor and give clarifications to the
learners’ answers in modules through Messenger and texts or phone calls. They also
conduct home visitations. Some teachers spent their time contextualizing and printing
modules to meet deadlines. Although some teachers are resourceful and doing their best
to provide quality education amidst a crisis.
In this situation, the data that I have collected lead to a conclusion in which the
majority of the teachers are not in favor of this kind of learning in implementing quality
education but this is a reality in which education must continue using this as an
alternative. Thus, to have a good quality education, the educators still firmly preferred to
have face-to-face classes to have a good quality education.
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Introduction
According to Nelson Mandela, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you
can use to change the world wherein it is the key to eliminate gender inequality, to
reduce poverty, to create a sustainable planet, to prevent needless deaths and illness,
and to foster peace."
Since access to education is no longer a problem, the Department of Education
(DepEd) will now change tack and focus on improving the quality of education. (Arcilla,
2020) According to Briones, “We believe that we should place our focus on quality
because our constitution is very clear that it doesn’t only talk about access to education
but also specifically states that quality education should be available,” “We want our
learners to learn differently, then our teachers will have to teach differently and they
will have to augment what they learned in college as to how to teach with children by
new ways and the only constant in education is changing.” she added. The more we
prepare our learners before going out to a world where practices and principles are
already different, then they will be in a better position to accept and look for
innovation." she said.
“I think the basic choice before us is this – COVID-19 will be with us for some
time, a year, and likely longer until a vaccine is found. We cannot afford to keep
schools closed for such a long time. It has a significant long-term impact on our
children. It inflicts a tremendous social and human cost. Studies have shown that it can
set students back for many years, even into adulthood. So we must try our best to save
the school year, this and the next one, by keeping schools open but safe,” Singapore
education minister Ong Ye Kung stated in his speech.
Today, the good quality of education is our biggest concern. While investing in
education has produced major gains in access to education, the evidence is clear that the
quality of our learning outcomes leaves much to be desired. In this regard, La Paz
Central School is one of the many schools that have to compromise the regular school
due to the pandemic is thriving for quality education.
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Results and Discussion
The method/approach the teachers are using in implementing quality education is

modular learning- a form of distance learning that uses Self-Learning Modules (SLM)
based on the most essential learning competencies (MELCS) provide by DepEd.
According to the information that has been gathered through a qualitative survey
questionnaire with 30 respondents - the teachers of La Paz Central School describe what
quality education means and its characteristics. These are the descriptions of quality
education to the teachers: quality education does not show merely on good grades written
on papers but the good behavior that the child posses after schooling, seeing and
checking the learners’ activity sheets with their answers and learners showing their
interests in the different learning activity given to them, seeing the learners applying the
teachings and seeing them motivated and willing to study, there are quality teachers and a
supportive educational system as well. And here are the qualities of quality education to
them: teaching strategy education content, learning environment, school management, the
teacher and teaching methods, mastery of the learners of the skills/competencies taught,
able to apply what they learned in real-life situations, quality performance of the learners,
student-centered monitoring program, education must be accessible, teamwork
communication is honest, and parental involvement is shown.
There are advantages and disadvantages regarding this kind of learning approach, the
following advantages are: the safety of everyone, the time to answer the modules/flexible
time answering, read and reread the discussions on the module, increased adaptability of
instructional materials, less effort exerted since no learners were coming to school,
teachers are all focused in evaluation, flexible in the sense even the learners are at home,
they can proceed with their studies, parents, and learners have time with each other, it
saves time and energy, the activities are appropriate to the level of varied learners, less
pressure for teachers, self-pacing of learners, and make use of parents’ responsibilities.
While the disadvantages are the following: limits the opportunities to learn through the
guidance of teachers, no further discussions from the teacher, difficulty to maintain
learners’ interest, not sure if the learners are the ones answering the modules, difficulty to
determine/monitor the accurate performance of learners, the guardians are the ones
answering the modules/learning materials, no interaction with peers/learners, difficulty
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getting immediate feedback, time constraints, learners find it difficult understanding their
lessons, causes laziness and loss motivation to study, less learning on the part of the
learners, too many modules can reduce performance, and not assured if the child is
learning.
There are common problems and needs of the school as well as the educators. The
following are the problems of this kind of learning: budget for printing materials, some of
the modules are answered by siblings and parents, teachers are the ones who
contextualized the Self-Learning Modules, it cannot answer the modules completed by
the learners due to its difficulty, without proper communication regarding on the
distribution and the retrieval of modules, some parents do not find time getting the
modules for their child and home facilitators that lacks in proper education to handle such
method of learning. And the needs are as follows: printing materials such as the supply of
bond papers, inks and printers, internet connection, and some teachers need a laptop.
This alternative learning can affect the emotional needs of the learners. They
tend to need guidance and motivation from parents and teachers to answer their modules.
Some learners are not interested in answering their modules and depend only on their
elders to answer them, especially in the lower grades. The learners are sometimes bored
in answering the modules every day because they only learn by themselves, and parents
are sometimes busy with their work. When learners don’t understand, they leave them
blank, especially if learners don’t have cellphones that they can use to call or text their
teachers. Some learners lack resources and family members to help them do all the tasks
given by the teachers. Some pupils cannot express their feelings that is why it affects the
learner’s mental health especially when it is time that activities come all at once. The
tendency is the child gets pressured together with their guardians. They don’t have time
to play because there is a duration to finish the module to be submitted on time and
having several modules to work on, the learners may feel tired if they cannot understand
some of the activities in a certain subject area, learners might become frustrated with
their modules.
The implementers are not in favor that the modular distance approach is an
effective method in implementing quality education due to some concerns. The modular
approach is just an alternative during this pandemic, and most parents are the ones
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answering the modules. Some learners need the attention of their teachers to learn. There
is no assurance if the learners are answering the modules since these are done at home.
The teachers cannot monitor learner’s progress. The learners are having a hard time
answering their modules since parents sometimes lack knowledge about the lesson and
for teachers, face-to-face classes is an effective method because it is the best way of
learning, by experiencing it in a real classroom setting to see the learners’ needs and
problems come up with a solution of making them ways to learn/provide guidance and
assistance immediately. Thus, teachers can’t see a successful society through modular
approach because learners need to exercise the “learning by doing” and applying it face
to face will make them see what they wanted to become when the time comes on what
they want to pursue in life, considering that pupils are coming from different family
backgrounds. This approach cannot promise a successful society because the total
development of the learners is being nurtured and developed in school and there is less
that they can apply in real life and the society in general.
Figure: Thematic Map Analysis
Emotional needs of learners

Teachers’ Comments
Advantages
Modular Learning
Needs Approach in
La Paz Central School
Disadvantages
Problems
Characteristics Quality Education Effectivity
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Above is a figure of thematic map analysis - used to analyze qualitative data from
user studies, such as interviews, focus groups, workshops, diary studies, or contextual
inquiries. The thematic map analysis approach is described for example in a paper
from Braun and Clarke (2008). The Nielsen Norman Group (NN/g) recently published an
article about thematic analysis as well, by Maria Rosala.
Based on the information gathered to the 30 respondents - the teachers. This map
has main theme which is the modular learning approach in La Paz Central School and
have sub-themes which are advantages, disadvantages, needs, problems, teacher’s
comments and emotional needs of learners and connected to another main them which is
quality education and its sub-themes which are characteristics and effectivity. This
thematic map was used to provide analysis to my qualitative survey questionnaire by
reading the questions and answers of the respondents then tally their answers and use
coding to make themes and arrive with this figure.
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Proposed Solutions/Recommendations
Based on the topic discussed where the problems and needs of modular approach as an
alternative learning, the solution to the lack of printing materials such as inks, printers,
bond papers used by the educators are to have a petition to DepEd to request to have a
sufficient budget to provide the exact needs of the learners as well. By doing this,
educators will have a voice to speak on their part in this matter. And this is a must to be
heard by the government to do for an action.
(https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/9/25/deped-budget-for-printing-of-modules.html?
fbclid=IwAR1iA1tbSpKXXdJcqMi58nwdfGNxDsSzYISoqt7IstnNm3ZBEOTcBrHI8Ac
)
“Health is wealth” as the old saying goes. Another solution for its effectiveness is to
maintain the health of our educators. Because they are the ones reaching out to the
families. Weekly or monthly, check on their health can be possible.DepEd recognizes
mental health and wellbeing of personnel, conduct MHPSS provisions
(https://www.deped.gov.ph/2020/07/17/deped-recognizes-mental-health-and-wellbeing-o
f-personnel-conducts-mhpss-provisions/)
There should also be proper training of teachers to know the different strategies when
unwanted things happen. It can also be a good practice in their decision-making and
critical thinking.
(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331789567_School_Learning_Action_Cell_SL
AC_Sessions_and_Teachers'_Professional_Development_in_Buhaynasapa_National_Hig
h_School)
Another solution is to have proper communication among teachers and guardians
regarding the distribution and retrieval of modules. Some parents do not find time to get
the modules for their child. (https://www.teacherph.com/teachers-communicate-parents/)
As to home visitation, educators must monitor learner’s performance. The teachers
will ask for feedbacks for them to determine what and where the child lacks to sort things
out. To make sure that the educators are delivering a good quality of
education.(https://www.projectappleseed.org/teacher-home-visits)
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School-Based Feeding Program is a must to the children who badly need to cope
with their health to study. Some families cannot sustain their basic needs mainly food,
which is the school’s immediate solution. ) Instituting a National Feeding Program
(Gatchalian’s 8 ways to make Philippine education system
competitive) (http://wingatchalian.com/news/gatchalians-8-ways-to-make-philippine-edu
cation-system-competitive/)
The educators must have continuous patience and understanding of our slow
government and hope for a positive result. Exactly, applying training to the endeavors
while handling the learners. Seminars can be held in accredited facilities.
Figure: Thematic Analysis
Sufficient Budget
Teachers’ Health Proper Training of Teachers
COVID-19 Through the

Implementation of Quality Education
in La Paz Central School
School-Based Feeding
Teachers-Parents
Program
Communication
Home Visitation
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Conclusion
The study has discussed and gathered relevant information regarding the insights and
honest opinions of the educators. To sum it up, the educators do not fully agree with the
modular approach system of education. The main reason is that the learners cannot focus
well and let their parents answer their tasks. Eventually, they tend to be lazy.
Another obstacle to the educators is the materials needed for their self-learning
modules to hand to the learners. Educators and learners need to have a good bond with
the use of technology as well since educators stand as the second parent to them. Both
educator and learner must have a composed attitude to maintain a good relationship. And
have a balance to their given tasks.
Such that, educators must have proper training when handling unexpected
occurrences. They must remain vigilant and alert because the COVID-19 virus is still
around. It is not just only for the educators, but also the learners must be aware that in
times of crisis. They should not lose focus and always put in mind that education is still
the key to success. The government must have to produce a plan, to focus on giving the
learner's needs, especially in rural and remote areas.
A huge budget is a must. Printers, inks, bond papers, laptops, and other materials
must be distributed immediately to the schools to provide help to the educators. Since we
are here in the Philippines, hunger and poverty is a big problem. It is a huge reason that
cannot ignore the families affected by it. Great help it is that we hold Feeding Programs
in schools. By having this type of education, not all learners can able to receive the right
knowledge that they should be receiving because the parents tend to answer to the
activities instead of the learners.
Amidst this pandemic, it is still modular learning is not the best way to continue
education based on the survey conducted. We cannot deny that it is the only way to
continue this education in this time of crisis, but still not the best way to have a quality
education.
With regards to the opinions and comments of the educators. La Paz Central School
is still far from the said quality that the learners and the educators must be experiencing.
This method is not the best way for implementing quality education learning although, it
is good to use for a fast-learner and not for a slow learner. Since we are facing a crisis,
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the modular approach is the best way of learning but not in implementing a quality
education. Lastly, we cannot ignore our health as well as our emotions. We must not let
our emotions control us. All of us need to be emotionally stable for us to make a move
and move forward.
Figure: Thematic Analysis
It is still far from the said

quality that the learners
and the educators must be
experiencing.
It is the best way of

La Paz Central School Modular Approach learning in our situation now
Teachers in Implementing but not in implementing
quality education.
Quality Education
They prefer face-to-face

classes.
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Appendices
Appendix A
Communication Letter
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Appendix B
Printed Survey Questionnaire
"COVID-19 Through the Implementation of Quality Education in La Paz Central

School: A Case Study"
1. Nowadays, what approach/method are you using in implementing quality education?
- Modular Approach - lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll =31
- Differentiated Method - l = 1
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this kind of learning?
Advantages:
- Safety of everyone - llllll= 6
- You have the freedom as the time to answer the modules/Flexible time answering - ll = 2
- You can read and reread the discussions on the module
- Increase of making/doing/ adaptability of instructional materials- llll=4
- Less effort exerted since no learners were coming to school - lll=3
- Teachers are all focused on the evaluation
- Flexible ( Even the learners are at home, they can proceed with their studies - llll=4
- Parents and learners have time with each other through helping the child
- It saves time and energy -lllll=5
- The activities are appropriate to the level of varied learners
- Less pressure for teachers- ll=2
- Lack of Social interaction-llll=4
- No communication- lllll=5
- Great flexibility - llll=4
- Self-pacing of learners
- Make use of parents’ responsibilities
- Less stress on the part of the learners and class observation
Disadvantages:
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* Limits the opportunities to learn through the guidance of teachers (Some learners do not work
on the modules) -l=1
- No further discussions from the teacher
- Difficult to maintain learners’ interest/motivated -llllllll=8
- Less interest of learners
- Not sure if the learners are the ones answering the modules- ll =2
- Difficult to determine/monitor the accurate performance of learners - lllll=5
- The guardians are the ones who answer the modules/learning materials- ll=2
- No interaction with peers/learners- ll=2
- Difficulty getting immediate feedback-lllll=5
- Time constraints
- Learners find it difficult to understand their lessons
- Causes laziness and loss of motivation to study - lllllll=7
- Less learning on part of the learners/Lack of Learning - ll=2
-Too many modules can reduce performance
-Not assured of the child’s learning
3. Do you find this method effective?
- No - lllllllllllllllllllllllll=25
- Partially no- l=1
- Not sure-l=1
- Yes-lll=3
- I don’t think so-l=1
- Effective for fast-learner not effective for slow learner-l=1
- Since we are facing a pandemic, modular approach is the best way of learning-l =1
4. What are the common problems and needs regarding modular learning in rural areas
like La Paz?
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Printing Materials: supplies of bond paper, ink, and printer - lllllllllllllllllllll
- Laptop - l
The overused printer that may result to completely malfunction -
-Internet connection-lllllll
-Budget for Printing Materials - lll
- Some of the modules are answered by siblings and parents-llll
- Module (Teachers are the ones who contextualized it)- lll
- Cannot answer completely the module-ll
- Proper communication regarding distribution and the retrieval of modules. Some parents do not
find time to get the modules for their child. Home facilitators that lack proper education to handle
such method of learning
5. Leave a short comment, regarding the treatment of the educators while implementing
this kind of alternative learning?
- Teachers prepare to conduct home visitation to monitor the pupils about their modules.-ll=2
- Educators exert too much effort and time for the reproduction of modules-ll=2
- Give appreciation to the educators for their effort just to attend the real learners
-The teachers monitor the pupil’s performance by checking their modules and exert effort and
time in printing modules-llll=4
- MTB-MLE Teachers contextualized the modules into Waray-Waray
- Teachers have patience at all times regardless of how bad the situations are
-Parents are the ones answering the module based on penmanship
-Possible strategies of the teachers mean to be productive and effective. It depends on the persons
involved if he/she gives time to cooperate, be patient, willingness to implement this kind of
program.
-Student should be given some incentives
-Teachers monitor the pupils answering their modules through Messenger, test or phonecalls
-Teachers help the learner in the difficult lesson by giving clarifications through Messenger or
phone/texts/calls-ll=2
- Monitor the learners by conducting home visitation(slow learner)
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-Teachers/educators are resourceful and doing their best to provide quality education amidst
pandemic.
-They assist learners difficult lessons through home visitations-llll=4
- Most of their time spent contextualizing and printing modules to meet deadlines
6. In your own opinion, what are the characteristics of having quality education?
- Quality education does not show merely on good grades written on papers but the good behavior
that the child posses after schooling
- When you see and check the learners’ activity sheets with their answers and when the learners
show their interests in the different learning activity given to them
-Student-centered monitoring program, Teamwork communication is honest and frequent, and

parental involvement-ll=2
-When we see the learners applying our teaching and see them motivated and have their
willingness to study and give their best-ll=2
-Teaching strategy education content, learning environment, and school management
-The teacher and teaching methods. The teacher perhaps is the most important factor in the
quality of education.-lllll=5
- In this new normal we, teachers help our learners/ensure our learners deliver quality instructions
to them and we made sure that our SLMs were reliable and can help them learn and gain
knowledge and skills
- Having a face to face classes
- When you see the learners learn and see them motivated as well as their willingness to
study.-lll=3
- The characteristics of quality education are; mastery of the learners of the skills/competencies
taught and can apply what they learned in real-life situations.
- Quality education needs quality teachers and a supportive educational system as well
- Healthy and motivated children to learn-llll=4
- When we see the learners learn how to read, write and count as well as their willingness to
study.
- Quality performance of my pupil
- When learners apply your teachings
-When seeing the test results, the assessment, learners got high scores.
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-Education must be accessible to all no matter what the circumstances are and fewer demands for
stress-free learning
7. How do you encourage your learners to study amidst the times of pandemic?
- Reaching them out by home visiting, calling, and texting them over cellphone-ll=2
- Guide them to what they should do.
-Start with shorter learning sessions, 30 minutes session-llll=4
- Encouraging them up and guiding them just because of this pandemic situation
- Reach out and talk if there is a problem-lll=3
- By reaching out and talk to the parents if they have queries and problems as well as talk to
pupils if needed through calls, texts, and even home visitation but following health protocols-ll=2
- Cheering up to what they do
- Giving them food especially if they are beneficiary of the School-BasedFeeding Program
- Teachers nowadays limit the chance to ask the pupils about their insights in this kind of
situation. We find time to schedule monitoring them. We checked their modules, performance
tests, and let them know the results. Give comments on their performances
- Time management and think positive amidst these trying times. Make use of time properly
- I will encourage the learners to study by following the Home Weekly Plan with that he/she can
answer the modules on time and have some time to play and watch favorite movies. And to the
parents encourage their children to study, have some patience and guide them well with all your
heart.
- Let the pupils follow the home weekly plan by answering their modules religiously so that they
will learn, they can budget their time wisely and they have enough time to answer their modules,
use their leisure time wisely by reading some books
- I will encourage the learners to follow the Home-Based Weekly Plan so that they will not be
pressured the day of retrieval of modules. The parents are the learning facilitator have the task to
guide their children. And to their children, read some reading materials and books given by the
teacher
- Encourage the learners to take time to study even better
- Talk to them and give some aspiring words that will encourage them to study the given
materials. Let them not be stress in the given activity. Let them ask friends if they do not know
the answer.
- I encourage them to push through even if they find it hard to answer the activities and even
giving up.
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- Pupils who belong to families within the poverty lines are given ample support from the
government. The 4Ps recipients and Feeding program recipients in school where they are enrolled
for them to be encouraged to study amidst pandemic.
8. Do you agree that modular learning is the best way of implementing quality education?
Why or why not?
- No. Because most parents are the ones answering the modules. And the best way of learning is
by experiencing it in a real classroom setting.-llllll=6
- No. Because face-to-face classes are the best way of learning by experiencing it in a real
classroom setting when it comes to a quality education because you can see the learners’ needs
and problems to come up with a solution of making them ways to learn-llllllllllll=12
- No. Face to face is still the best way when it comes to a quality education because teachers can
extend/provide guidance and assistance immediately to the needs of the learners. The modular
approach is just an alternative during this pandemic.
- No. Some learners need the attention of their teachers
- Yes. During this tie of a pandemic but if it’s normal time, no because face to face classes is the
way when it comes to quality education
- No. Because modular learning, is done at home and we are not sure it is answered by the
students.
- As of now, I cannot tell which of the best ways on implementing quality education. Teachers
and parents were trying to give the necessary help to the learners to have a quality education.
- No. Because you cannot monitor learner’s progress since there is no face-to-face setting. Some
parents are the ones answering the module.
- No because the pupils are having a hard time answering their module since parents sometimes
lack knowledge about the lesson
- No. In our case face to face is the best. Even face to face some learners do not give enough time
to listen to the period still how much more the modules.
- With the presence of this pandemic, the best way to implement education is through modules.
That’s the safest way to deliver quality education in today’s time.
- This approach may be effective for others but face-to-face classes may cater to more learners in
terms of the average of the pupils.
9. How does modular learning affect the emotional needs of the learners?
- Learners need guidance from parents and teachers to answer their modules and motivation for
them to continue to study.-llllllll=8
- Modular education may significantly reduce school drop-out.-llll=4
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- There is an impact on the emotional needs of the learners because they need their teacher’s
guidance in which they are looking for every time they encounter a struggle
- Some learners are not interested to answer their modules and depending on their elders to
answer them, especially in the lower grades.
- The learners are sometimes bored in answering the modules every day because they only learn
by themselves. Parents are sometimes busy with their work so when they don’t understand, they
just leave them blank, especially if they don’t have a cellphone that they can use to call or text
their teachers.
- Using a difference -in- differences framework with diverse adoption per school-lll=3
- The virtue of cooperativeness and friendliness tends to lower and that affects the emotional
needs of the learners.
- It affects learner’s needs for modular learning. Some learners lack resources, family members to
help them do all the tasks given by the teachers. Some pupils cannot express their feelings despite
their household chores and other queries on the SLMs
- They don’t have time to play because there is a duration to finish the module to be submitted on
time.
- Modular learning affects the emotional needs of the learners, especially in a lower grade.
Learners need guidance and patience, they also need motivation from teachers, and if the parents
have all those characteristics, learners learned and continue to study.
- Modular learning affect the emotional needs of the learners because they are not interested
because they are guided only by their parents. Learners need teachers to motivate their interest to
let them teach and develop the skills. They are not interested in answering the modules so their
parents are the ones answering the modules.
- Modular learning affect the attitude of parents in teaching their children.
- Having several modules to work on, the learners may feel tired especially if they cannot
understand some of the activities in certain subject areas. Pupils might become frustrated with
their modules.
10.Can you see a successful society through modular learning? Explain briefly.
- No. Because the learners need to exercise the “learning by doing”
- No. Applying it face to face will make them see what they wanted to become when the time
comes on what they want to pursue in life.
- Yes, because it is more effective in the teaching-learning process as compared to ordinary

teaching methods this modular approach, learners learn in their style. - lllll=5
- No, This method is not effective because they can’t apply it in a classroom setting unlike
face-to-face classes that learners can experience through learning by doing.-llllll=6
- No because they still need the usual classroom setting
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- No, I still prefer face-to-face learning because these are the things that must be learned hands-on
inside the school, and could see the strength and weakness of each pupil.
- No Because not all learners would be able to cope up with modular learning especially those
learning in the rural areas. Learners in these areas need teachers with proper training in teaching
them.
- For me, modular learning is not only successful for a shorter period but for long-term learning
face to face is effective because the total development of the learners is being nurtured and
develop in school.
- Modular teaching is more effective in the teaching-learning process compared to the usual
teaching method because, in the modular approach, the pupils feel free to learn in their usual
understanding -ll=2
- No. Learning is less in modular learning. Therefore, there is also less they can apply in real life
and society in general.
- Not so
- Yes, some learners had this eagerness to learn despite the problems they encounter. They adjust,
adapt, and give their best to achieve quality education.
- No, because there is no learning since it is not face-to-face.
- No because some of the modules were answered by the parents not the learners.
- No for me, because I still prefer face-to-face learning because there are things that must be
learned hands-on inside the school. Learners can perform on their own by doing.
- No, for me I still prefer face-to-face learning because there are things that must be learned
hands-on inside the school rather than not doing outside like the activities and performance tasks.
Such practices are a great help to build a child’s composure and confidence.
- Considering that pupils are coming from different family backgrounds, I think this approach
cannot promise a successful society. But we cannot do otherwise through the presence of this
COVID-19 pandemic. All we have to do is to pray that this crisis may end soon.
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Appendix C
Google Form Survey Results
"COVID-19 Through the Implementation of Quality Education in La Paz Central

School: A Case Study"
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this kind of learning?
Advantages are the risk of covid will be minimized and you can save time since you only have
scheduled online classes.
Disadvantages are having an unstable internet connection or no internet access at all. The
disadvantages of modular are as follows. The student will have to spend a lot of time answering
their modules. Some may have difficulty answering the questions especially if they weren't able
to fully grasp the lesson. Also, some modules are not answered by the students but by their
parents or siblings. Some students just answer their modules for compliance and not for learning.
Flexible time
There is too much pressure for learners in answering the modules.
It saves time and energy but at the same time if not applied properly may cause laziness and it can
also become a big factor in losing motivation to study.
the advantages of modular are that the parents can monitor their child every day, the
disadvantages are that the children can't focus property with their studies and some cannot
understand the lesson without the guide of the teachers like for example the parents of the
students doesn’t have any ideas about the lessons of their child, how can they explain it to them if
only the teachers know it because sometimes reading is not enough.
When it comes to the safety of the learners and teachers I think the approach is an advantage for
the 2 parties. The disadvantage part is we cannot measure what needs to be measure.
Safety of everyone.
Parents are answering the modules.
Disadvantages - lack of social interactions, high chances of distraction
Advantages - can learn at your own pace,
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Advantage: Safety purposes from pandemic

Disadvantage: Not so effective due to lack of interaction
Advantages:
1. It makes learning more accessible.
2. It is a one-stop-shop.
Disadvantages:
1. Poor internet connection may interrupt the learning session.
2. It is costly.
Advantage- Security and safety of the students
Disadvantage- Most of the time modules are not being answered by the child instead parents do
it.
Children from rural places lack gadgets and the internet to use for online classes.
Pupils cannot focus during live discussions. There are a lot of distractions, but still, we appreciate
them cause they still choose to learn even when they're at home.
Easier
The primary advantage of such a learning modality is we become self-directed learners and we
become more vigilant in helping stop the transmission of covid 19. However, on the other hand,
some learners with developmental needs cannot be at par with others since there's none to
supervise their learning progress.
Advantage: Easy access
Disadvantage: Not all have gadgets nor a speedy internet connection
Advantage- Fewer expenses, Disadvantage- Lack of learnings
The advantage of using this kind of learning is that students are safe or have a lower risk of being
infected from this global pandemic. Another thing is that students from different places can still
be connected and continue their education despite being in their homes. In every advantage, there
always comes disadvantages and from my point of view, one big disadvantage is that you cant
monitor students if their attention is in the class or not and students find it hard to focus in an
online class and has lower interaction and socializing with their co-students which is also needed
when you are a student.
The children tend to be lazy because they let their parents answer.
The students let their parents answer that becomes a big factor for them to be lazy and lack the
motivation to learn about their study.
ADVANTAGE- Children's safety against the COVID-19 pandemic
DISADVANTAGE- some parents do not have enough time to teach their children.
Students are not going out and they can save on their transportation expenses but learners are out
of focus and are not doing their assigned activities.
The advantage in terms of safety against COVID but on the other side, the learning capabilities
are off-limits.
Advantage, save expenses to the family of the learner, disadvantages lessons are not sure if
attained
The advantage of this kind of process is that we can attend our classes in the comforts of our
home, avoiding daily traffic and the risk of getting coronavirus disease. While one of the
disadvantages is the inconsistent internet connection that causes difficulty in keeping up with the
lessons.
handy, convenient, and inexpensive
Advantage: Can save money.
Disadvantages:
Students could not focus and having little difficulties answering the activities and assessment part
of the module
This Modular Distance Learning wherein children answer activities on the modules teachers
prepped, disadvantages come with a long list. Most modules are not answered by learners, you
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can see that in the handwritings. Tracking down whether or not they are learning is quite a
challenge. The only advantage I can see from this is that parents can know the learning ability and
behavior of their kids since they are under their care.
Advantage - flexible time
Disadvantage - ineffective learning
The chances of distraction are high.
Advantages of online classes are students don’t need to go to school physically to be safe from
the virus, parents can monitor the things that their students are doing and they can independently
learning on their own.
Disadvantages are students are lazy in doing school works and not being participative in class.
The advantage of Face-to-face Learning is that students can learn a lot of things and do some
educational activities.
The disadvantages are that parents can’t monitor their children in school
It doesn't affect your eyesight but it affects your learning because of no teacher’s teaching beside
you.
Advantages of modular fewer expenses.
The disadvantage of modular has a time limit to answer the module and not suitable for learning
because the assessment is limited.
Inaccurate evaluation
Inability to focus, technology and internet connection issues
advantages- it is accessible and I can comply with my requirements in time
disadvantages- slow connection when rainy days
Advantage: Safety
Disadvantage: Guidance
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5. Leave a short comment regarding the treatment of the educators while implementing this
kind of alternative learning?
Educators should be considerate if some of the requirements are not met. Not everyone has a
good internet connection
They help learners through home visitations.
They are doing their job well. My respect for the educators is high and I hope they will have more
patience regardless of how bad the situation may be.
I don't have any comments.
The educators are doing their very best and inject every innovation they think is appropriate.
They are doing their best to make education possible.
Teachers are compassionate and have the dedication, they make sure the continuity of education
through the modular learning approach be effective as possible.
There's always a way to impart knowledge to your students
Teachers during this new normal had a hard time adjusting at first from crafting the LAS to
printing until binding which takes time.
I think educators are doing good, as there are extra works for them. They have been exerting so
much effort, time, and resources to give the best learning experience to their students
Very outstanding
Very persistent
Educators had become more technically competent since the present times calls for digital
competence.
Has difficulty in teaching some children due to slow internet connection
They're doing everything just so the student can learn something
We must educate students in any possible ways it's only that the work is doubled on our part since
we also have to make modules and at the same time make lesson plans.
The educators do their very best to deliver a good quality of education despite this pandemic
The educators do their duties very well especially during this pandemic because they are handling
the materials personally regarding the fright to be affected by the virus around us.
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Educators dedicate most of their time printing modules and unfortunately, parents and other elder
siblings are the ones who are answering them. Teachers’ efforts to print such materials are
sometimes ignored.
Students are a bit disrespectful to instructors.
This has to be improved. Education shall not be forsaken.
Sometimes risky,
Since the pandemic, It has been equally difficult for our educator to cope with the new normal but
I believe that these challenges can be resolve if studied and planned properly.
Not all students are guided in effect some were returned unanswered.
The teachers could not assess the student since they are not aware whether the child is the one
that is working or not
Teachers spend their time checking and preparing the modules. They are more than exhausted
now with this kind of teaching in the new normal setup than the face to face. They are reaching
out through text, messenger, and other means of communication.
Lack of support
They should know how to monitor their students and let them learn independently.
Some of the modules' lessons are hard to understand.
they are in a rush in passing the answers in the module
Very time-efficient and collective
They are doing their best and they are dealing with it with utmost patience
they integrate flexibility and adaptability towards their work in it is crucial in these trying times
of pandemic. They tend to be more responsible in the production of modules
Fair
6. In your own opinion, what are the characteristics of having quality education?
Having a quality teacher and good teaching methods
If the learners are applying the lessons in the real life.
When they stand out in every activity given by the school and when they motivate their peers to
study and learn more each day.
Key characteristics include academic knowledge and the ability to communicate and cooperate as
well as to follow up with pupils individually. Quality will depend on what kind of education the
teacher has and how much - as well as his/her personal qualities.
For me, there's a quality in education among learners if they have acquired the skills and
knowledge that they need to learn.
If the learners are applying the teachings from the teachers.
Effective teacher and effective teaching methods, relevant educational content, conducive
environment,
2-way process
Quality education must embrace learners’ diversity and generation which makes learning fun for
them. As well as, it must be dynamic and student-centered since we are now living in the 21st
century.
There should be good communication, wherein all the discussions, lessons are fully and conveyed
to the students.
To provide the outcomes needed for every individual so as the communities
Effectivity of learning modality
Quality education entails quality learning. Once every child is known to have learned a lot and
was able to apply their learning in real life, then that is already quality education.
Children can gain skills in comprehension and understanding instead of just being able to
memorize
Advantage- Fewer expenses Disadvantage- Lack of learnings
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Having quality education means educators should able to educate their educand with the proper
tools and materials for proper education. Quality education doesn't only depend on the knowledge
itself but also the character building of the student so proper implementation of rules in the
institute is also needed in achieving quality education.
When you see the children learn and are eager to study, go to school and learn more.
When I see the student becomes top and when I see him communicate well and remain respectful
with his peers.
Quality Education means instilling learning into the young's minds.
Quality education means the achievement of desired learning outcomes.
Students are well-educated in all aspects. Including morality.
if learners able to graduate and work
The characteristics of quality education are student-centered, having competent teachers,
competent teaching methods and facilities, parents’ involvement, and the attitude of the faculty.
interactive, being measured after the discussion
The characteristics of having a quality education are as follows: 1. the student can understand the
lesson 2. the student is given assessments that can be answered by himself 3. the lessons learned
by the students must be applied and is used as a solution in the real problem situation
Quality education entails a good rapport with the teacher and their kids and stakeholders. School
children are well equipped with the curriculum/lessons that teachers are teaching them. It must be
child-centered, teacher and children-friendly, a harmonious environment where everyone is safe
and equal.
Lifetime learnings
Quality Education: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong
learning
The willingness to learn.
Teaching methods, the teacher, educational content, learning environment
be patient
Confidence in what we learn
One thing that defines quality education in any learning institution is the teaching methods used.
The teaching methodologies used should help one understand what they are taught, better.
Getting teachers or trainers who have the right training will help students understand everything
that is being taught. Teachers should be given the right teaching content and make sure their
students understand everything.
nurturing students to learn to be competent, as well as teaching moral values
Perseverance and patience
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COVID-19 Through the Implementation of Quality Education in La Paz Central School: A Case Study

Republic of the Philippines

NILDA V. JAMORA, Ed.D.

COVID-19 Through the Implementation of Quality Education in La Paz Central

Key Words: La Paz Central School, implementation, alternative learning, modular

Results and Discussion

The method/approach the teachers are using in implementing quality education is

Emotional needs of learners

Characteristics Quality Education Effectivity

Teachers’ Health Proper Training of Teachers

COVID-19 Through the

Figure: Thematic Analysis

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It is the best way of

They prefer face-to-face

DepEd recognizes mental health and wellbeing of personnel, conducts MHPSS

Gatchalian’s 8 ways to make Philippine education system competitive – Win Gatchalian.

Llego, M. (2018). Just a moment...

Zulhafizh, Z. (2021). Developing quality of learning in the pandemic covid-19

"COVID-19 Through the Implementation of Quality Education in La Paz Central

1. Nowadays, what approach/method are you using in implementing quality education?

- Modular Approach - lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll =31

2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this kind of learning?

- Safety of everyone - llllll= 6

- You can read and reread the discussions on the module

- Increase of making/doing/ adaptability of instructional materials- llll=4

- Less effort exerted since no learners were coming to school - lll=3

- Teachers are all focused on the evaluation

- It saves time and energy -lllll=5

- The activities are appropriate to the level of varied learners

- Less pressure for teachers- ll=2

- Lack of Social interaction-llll=4

- Great flexibility - llll=4

- Make use of parents’ responsibilities

- Less stress on the part of the learners and class observation

- No further discussions from the teacher

- Difficult to maintain learners’ interest/motivated -llllllll=8

- Less interest of learners

- Difficult to determine/monitor the accurate performance of learners - lllll=5

- No interaction with peers/learners- ll=2

- Difficulty getting immediate feedback-lllll=5

- Learners find it difficult to understand their lessons

- Causes laziness and loss of motivation to study - lllllll=7

- Less learning on part of the learners/Lack of Learning - ll=2

-Too many modules can reduce performance

-Not assured of the child’s learning

3. Do you find this method effective?

- Partially no- l=1

- I don’t think so-l=1

- Effective for fast-learner not effective for slow learner-l=1

Printing Materials: supplies of bond paper, ink, and printer - lllllllllllllllllllll

The overused printer that may result to completely malfunction -

-Budget for Printing Materials - lll

- Some of the modules are answered by siblings and parents-llll

- Module (Teachers are the ones who contextualized it)- lll

- Cannot answer completely the module-ll

- MTB-MLE Teachers contextualized the modules into Waray-Waray

-Parents are the ones answering the module based on penmanship

-Student should be given some incentives

- Monitor the learners by conducting home visitation(slow learner)

-They assist learners difficult lessons through home visitations-llll=4

-Student-centered monitoring program, Teamwork communication is honest and frequent, and

-Teaching strategy education content, learning environment, and school management