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LEVEL OF EFFECTIVENESS IN ONLINE DISTANCE

LEARNING AMONG BTLED STUDENTS AND
THEIR ACADEMIC PERFORMACE

A Thesis
Presented to the Faculty of Teacher Education Program
RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES
General Santos City

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree

Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education
Major in Home Economics

CAMILLE APELINGA
May, 2022
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RAMON MAGSAYSAY MEMORIAL COLLEGES

GRADUATE SCHOOL
Pioneer Avenue, General Santos City, Philippines
Telephone Number: (083) 301-1927 Telefax: (083) 552-3624
Email: rmmcgensan@yahoo.com Website: www.rmmcmain.edu.ph

APPROVAL SHEET

This thesis entitled “LEVEL OF EFFECTIVENESS IN ONLINE DISTANCE

LEARNING AMONG BTLED STUDENTS AND THEIR ACADEMIC
PERFORMANCE” prepared and submitted by Camille S. Apelinga in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Technology and
Livelihood major in Home Economics, has been examined and is hereby
recommended for approval and acceptance.

GINA G. RAPATAN, PhD

Adviser
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PANEL OF EXAMINERS

APPROVED by the Panel of Examiners on Oral Examination with a grade of

PASSED.

ANALISA T. AMADA, EdD

Chairperson

ENGR. ARCELI P. NAVAL. MA SALOME ROCACURVA MLIS. RL.

Member Member
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ACCEPTED and APPROVED in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the

degree of Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood major in Home Economics.

Comprehensive Exam: PASSED

GERALDINE D. RODRIGUEZ, EdD, PhD

Vice President for Academic Affairs
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ABSTRACT

This study was conducted with the objective to determine the level of effectiveness of

online distance learning among BTLED students and their academic performance

officially enrolled at the Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges for the school year

2021-2022. In this study, the researcher used descripted method to find out the level

of effectiveness in online distance learning of the BTLED student and their academic

performance. The study’s 35 students were chosen using total census and Slovin’s

formula. The statistical tool used percentage to be computed. Result showed that

online distance learning is highly effective because BTLED students find it

intellectually challenging. Moreover, online distance learning is effective among

BTLED students in Academic Year 2021-2022. Additionally, the effectiveness of

online distance education has no significant relationship with student academic

performance. It also revealed that most BTLED students had excellent academic

results, indicating they performed well in school.

Keywords: Level of effectiveness of online distance learning & acad. perf

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The researcher expresses her heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the

following persons who have contributed to the successful accomplishment of this

study.

To her research adviser, Gina Rapatan, PhD, who gave her the time to share

brilliant ideas, expertise guidance, patience, and words of encouragement throughout

the study.

To her research panelists, Ma’am Analisa T. Amada EdD, College of Teacher

Education, for her generosity guidance and assistance in making this research

reality. Also, to Engr. Arcelli P. Naval, MA and Salome Rocacurva MLIS, RL, for the

patience, understanding, encouragement, and of giving ideas and thoughts for the

improvement of the study.

To her statistician, Sir Janzen Gabio LPT, for sincerely extending his best

efforts in correcting and computing the data gathered.

To her grammarian, Ma’am Phoebe

To her parents, Resty Apelinga and Genalyn Apelinga, for their love, prayers,

sacrifices, financial supports, and encouragement in allowing her to pursue her

studies.

Above all, to the Heavenly Father God, for the knowledge and wisdom,

guidance, and protection for making this study a success.

C.S.A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content Page

TITLE PAGE i

APPROVAL SHEET ii

ABSTRACT iii

ACKNOWLEDGMENT iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS v

DEDICATION vii

Chapter

1 INTRODUCTION 1
Rationale 1
Research Objective 2
Review of Related Literature 2
Theoretical Framework 11
Significance of the Study 12
Definition of Terms 13
2 METHODS 14
Research Design 14
Research Locale 14
Population and Sample 15
Research Instrument 16
Data Collection 16
Statistical Tools 16
Ethical Consideration 17
3 RESULTS 18
Level of Effectiveness of Online Distance Learning 18
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Academic Performance 20
Significant Relationship Between the Level of Effectiveness of Online
Distance Learning and the Students’ Academic Performance 21
4 DISCUSSION 22
Conclusion 25
Recommendation 25
5 REFERENCES 27
6 APPENDICES 30
A. Research Instrument 30
B. Letter for Research Instrument Validation 31
C. Validation Rating Sheet for Expert Validation 34
D. Summary of the Validation Ratings 35
E. Letter for Permission to Conducting a Survey 38
F. Letter for Permission 39
G. Letter of Request to the Registrar 40
7 CURRICULUM VITAE 41
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DEDICATION

The resercher gladly and proudly dedicated this work to the people who

served as inspirations to make this study possible, her parents, guardians,

classmates and circle of friends who offered assistance when challenges arose

while working on this thesis.

The researcher would also like to dedicate this study to her school,

RMMC, and the professors and staff of the institution.

Above all, to the Almighty God, for his undending blessings, especially to

the strength, courage, patience, wisdom, time, and guidance in completing this

study.

C.S.A