The Impact of Modular Learning To Academic Performance Among Senior High School in BBNHS During The Pandemic

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region I
Schools Division of DAGUPAN CITY
BONUAN BUQUIG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
THE IMPACT OF MODULAR LEARNING TO ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG
SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS IN BONUAN BUQUIG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DURING
PANDEMIC
A Research Paper Presented to
The Faculty of Senior High School Department
Bonuan Boquig National High School
Dagupan City
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
In Practical Research 1
Palsimon, Raquel H.
Biason, Althea Joy R.
Gonzales, Nicole D.
Canto, Akira Mae C.
Vidal, Rucel G.
Navarro Regielyn Princess C.
Rayos, Prencess Dianne E.
Espiritu, Erika Mae B.
De Guzman, R-jhay T.
Mararac, Mark Angelo G.
Chico, Mark Tristan Y.
June 2022
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dedication Page
Acknowledgement
CHAPTER
I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
Rationale 2
Conceptual Framework 6
Statement of the Problem 8
Definition of Terms 10
II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
III. RESEARCH DESIGN

Research Method Use 18
Respondents 19
Data Gathering Instrument 20
IV. PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Finding 32
Conclusion 34
Recommendation 35
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Chapter I
THE PROBLEMS AND ITS BACKGROUND
This chapter contains the background Rationale, Theoretical, Statement of the
problems, Assumption of the body, Scope and delimitation and the Definition of terms
which focuses on the impact of academic performances among the senior high students of
Bonuan Boquig National High School during pandemic.
Rationale
Modular Distance Learning is in the form of individualized instruction that allows
learners to use self-learning modules (SLMs) in print or digital format/electronic copy,
whichever is applicable in the context of the learner and other learning resources. Modular
learning is the current learning modality of primary education in the Bonuan Boquig
National High School ,Students using the modular learning approach to significantly
increased the academic performance of the student, modular learning is the way for a
student to gain some knowledge to learn even we are still  in pandemic ,The often users of 
modular learning is young people who don't have the tools to access online learning to
continue studying, but many young people have stopped to go to school  because of the
difficulties of life even if we say it's better to learn but for them they'll be more willing to
work because of the difficulty of teaching modular learning without  a teacher in front of
you when you answering your modules. (https://www.teacherph.com/deped-learning-
delivery-modalities/?fbclid=)
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The global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has spread worldwide, affecting
almost all countries and territories. Educational pedagogies were modified during the
COVID-19 pandemic to minimize interruption to teaching. One approach has been the
distance learning problem-based learning (PBL) tutorial utilizing the online peer-to-peer
platform. The aim of this study was comparing the performance of students using distance
learning PBL tutorials using with that of students utilizing the conventional face-to-face
approach. (https://campaignforeducation.org/en/press-centre/coronavirus-dont-let-
ourchildrendown?gclid=Cj0KCQjwhqaVBhCxARIsAHK1tiN0SlW0iDPPIiDGN_KDsT84vLqq
N_Phx07rD6OrivzRIxLayExBGvEaAiNnEALw_wc&fbclid=IwAR0tF8Kzc1TOZXHyoOCH4Ul
uaTJaCHDeCvfbPKaG2k2HbJFlgdF50eQpoe0)
The impact is far reaching and has affected learning during this academic year or
even more in the coming days. The research shows that the implementation of modular
learning had a positive impact on student’s outcomes and the level of student’s satisfaction
with the education process increased. There is significant difference in the number of
hours spent sleeping, studying and using social media before and during pandemic.
However, there is no significant difference in students’ academic performance before and
during pandemic. Several schools, colleges and universities have discontinued face-to-face
teaching. (https://bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12909-020-
02312-0)
There is a pressing need to innovate and implement alternative educational and
assessment strategies. The COVID-19 pandemic has provided us with an opportunity to
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pave the way for introducing digital learning. the limited exposure of teachers to online
teaching, the information gap, a non-conducive environment for learning at home, equity
and academic excellence in terms of higher education. This article evaluates the impact of
the COVID-19 pandemic on teaching and learning processes across the world.
(https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348605338_A_Literature_Review_on_Impact
_of_COVID-19_Pandemic_on_Teaching_and_Learning)
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 Some of children do not like modular
learning. Generally, the children don’t like online and modular learning, they get weary
and restlessness sets in. Be understanding with your students as it’s not the same as the
regular normal classes prior to the pandemic. In our country it has not been easy, because
not all students have the ability to join a virtual class, the use of modular sheets is not
easy to understand because no one teaches the activities. There is no statistically
significant relationship between students’ academic performance and the number of hours
they sleep and the use of social media during the pandemic. Those on the other side of the
country don’t have much of a Covid infection in there are but still do modular learning.
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. The learners may ask assistance
from the teacher via e-mail, telephone, text message/instant messaging among others and
it helped students’ economies on daily transportation, fares, gasoline for those who have
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cars or vehicles. (https://www.dpublication.com/abstract-of-3rd-
icate/27427/fbclid=IwAR2C6aMApoMSObQtTuHwdzBF33y6jOoV0XPCZ4_CAZZfOhFSX
U0OBW0yQw)
Modular learning in Dagupan City based on are observation most of students picked
modular learning because more young people struggle to find a device to attend an online
class, most of students live in squatter areas so it means they can’t afford to buy a device
so they can attend an online class, modular learning is very helpful to them to continue
their education by answering some modules. Modular learning can be in printed or digital
format. According to Mark Antony Llego (2020), modular distance learning is learners‟
learning at their own pace, in their own way and using self-learning modules (SLMs). It
can be printed/digitized format/electronic copy that is appropriate to learners, and other
learning resources like learners‟ materials, textbook, activity sheets, study guides and
other learning materials. Learners can access electronic copies of learning materials on a
computer, tablet PC, or smartphones. CDs, DVDs, USB storage and computer-based
applications can be used to deliver e-learning materials, including offline E-books. The
teacher takes responsibility for monitoring the progress of learners. While the learners
may ask help from them via-email, telephone, text messaging/instant messaging, etc.
Teachers shall do home visits to learners if the learners need remediation or assistance in
his/her module. Any member of the family or other stakeholders in the community can
aid. In addition, modular learning is a form of distance learning that uses self-learning
modules (SLM) and follows the most essential learning competencies (MELCS) provided by
DepEd. City administrator Vladimir Mata has assured the city government is giving its all-
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out support and Special Education Funds will be maximized for the immediate needs and
requirements of the learners. (https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1110185)
Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine and consider the views,
suggestions, and effective ways in modular learning of Bonuan Buquig National High
School to Senior High School Students.
Conceptual Framework
Modular learning is the current learning modality of primary education in the
Philippines where traditional teacher-student practice has now been shifted to mother-
child since mothers are the immediate assistants of their child in modular learning.
Furthermore, the researchers seek to determine the disadvantages and advantages of the
impact of modular learning to academic performance of Senior High School Students at
Bonuan Boquig National High School.
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

• What are the • Data analysis • Suggested
advantages through; effect ways in
and Surveying modular
disadvantage learning.
Senior High
s of modular
learning? School
Students
Figure 1: Research Paradigm of the Study
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Figure 1 presents the conceptual framework of the study. It consists of two variables,
disadvantage of modular learning as an independent variable and advantage of modular
as the dependent variable.
The input of the study are the disadvantages and advantages of modular learning.
Next, the process of the study includes surveying Senior High School Students. Lastly, the
output of the study are the suggested effective ways in modular learning.
As shown in figure 1, the disadvantages of modular as an independent variable
pertain to how students will need more self; discipline and motivation, as well as more
preparation time and a lot of clear benefits for teachers and staffs, as well as more
administrative resources to track students and administer different modules.
Disadvantages such as additional family responsibilities, loneliness and technical
difficulties. In general, Senior High School Students dislike online and modular learning,
they become tired and restless as a result.
Therefore, in another variable, the advantages of modular learning as dependent
variable. Modular learning can provide many benefits to students of all types, including
the acquisition of new skills, increased flexibility, the ability to learn at their own speed,
family time, and problem solving. When compared the traditional teaching strategies, this
modular approach is more effective in the teaching learning method since students learn
at their own pace.
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Statement of the Problem
The purpose of this study is to see how modular learning affects the academic
performance of senior high school students at Bonuan Buquig National High School. It
aimed to answer the following questions in particular:
1. What are the advantages of modular learning?
2. What are disadvantages of modular learning?
3. How does modular learning affect academic performance of SHS students?
4. What are suggested effective ways to help SHS students in modular learning?
Assumption of the Study
The purpose of this research was to see how situational interest changes over time
and how it relates to academic accomplishment in modular learning. The point of the study
is to see how an entry-level module on a modular learning platform affects student
performance. The study aims to improve the impact of modular learning to academic
performance of Senior High School Students of Bonuan Buquig National High School.
Scope and Delimitation
The focus of the study is to determine the impact of modular learning to academic
performance among Senior High School students in Bonuan Buquig National High School
during pandemic.
The researcher limited the study to Senior High Students of Bonuan Buquig National
High School. The researchers selected to respondent per section of Senior High School
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Students in the total of 32 respondent. The researchers made online questionnaire
through google form.
Significance of the Study
The researcher's goal is to determine the impact of modular learning to academic
performance of the Senior High School Students at the Bonuan Buquig National High
School. Indeed, it will be good benefit for them to the researcher's goal is to determine the
impact of modular learning to academic performance of the Senior High School Students
at the Bonuan Buquig National High School. Indeed, it will be good benefit for them to
grasp, to give solutions, and to be aware of the perceived the impacts of modular learning
to academic performance.
STUDENTS - The students will be the most beneficial stakeholder of this study. This study
will really help them to identify the impacts of modular learning to academic performance
and how these perceived impacts gradually affect their education. Moreover, it will give
them some realizations and solutions on how to deal with modular learning.
TEACHERS - This study will help the teachers to be aware of the impacts of modular
learning to academic performance of their students. This will also help the teachers to use
and obtain some effective techniques in their online discussion / lectures so that their
students will easily cope with modular learning and it will be really comfortable for the
teachers to have their lecture.
PARENTS - This study will surely benefit the parents of the student’s fir them to know
and sustain what are the needs of their children in order for them to deal with modular
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learning. This study will also inform the parents about how the perceived impacts of
modular learning to academic performance affects the education of their children in
modular learning so that they can have knowledge and comprehend the condition of their
children as well.
FUTURE RESEARCHER - The data collected and ideas presented in this study may be
used as a reference by the future researchers. This study can help them to evaluate their
related findings and data, it will serve as an overview or background to their future study
as well.
Definition of Terms
The following terms, which were used in the study were defined to provide
clarification and additional information to the readers.
1. Modular learning - is the current learning modality of primary education in the
Philippines where traditional teacher-student practice has now been shifted to
mother-child since mothers are the immediate assistants of their child in modular
learning. Therefore, they play essential parts in their children's education.
2. Senior High School Students (SHS) - refers to Grades 11 and 12, the last two years
of the K to 12 Basic Education Program. In SHS, students are required to go through
a core curriculum and subjects under a track of their choice.
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3. Pandemic - is a disease outbreak that spans several countries and affects a large
number of people. Pandemics are most often caused by viruses, like Coronavirus
Disease 2019 (COVID-19), which can easily spread from person to person.
4. Disadvantage - is a factor which makes someone or something less useful,
acceptable, or successful than other people or things.
5. Advantage - refers to anything that places one in an improved position, especially
in coping with competition or difficulties.
6. Research Impact - is the contribution that research makes to the economy, society,
environment or culture, beyond the contribution to academic research.
7. Academic performance - these are expressed through grades which are the result
of an assessment that involves passing or not certain tests, subjects or courses.
8. Independent variable - is defines as the variable that is changed or controlled in a
scientific experiment.
9. Dependent variable - is the variable that is being measured or tested in an
experiment.
10. Researcher - this someone who conducts research, i.e., an organized and
systematic investigation into something.
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Chapter II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
This chapter merely focuses on the related conceptual and research literature of the
study that gave the researchers an enough background in understanding the study.
Furthermore, this chapter utterly discusses the modular learning: the advantages and
disadvantages of modular learning, affect academic performance of SHS students,
suggested effective ways to help SHS students in modular learning, and how it will help
the researchers to fully understand the research study.
Conceptual Literature
This section shows the research literature related to the impact od modular learning
to academic performance among Senior High School Students in Bonuan Buquig National
High School during pandemic.
Advantages of Modular learning
The evolution of one advantage of using modules for training is improved self-study
or study abilities. Students participate actively in studying the principles of the topic. They
develop a sense of responsibility by carrying out the module's responsibilities Increasing
their ability to study on their own, with little or no aid from others. The instructor is
capable of monitoring the kids' progress. Students can contact the teacher using e-mail,
text message, or messenger chat. Whenever feasible, the teacher should pay youngsters
who require remediation or help at home a visit Guardians and parents Once a week, they
receive printed modules from their children's teachers. Before the conclusion of the week,
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students should have completed all of the assignments and gotten their grades. The
instructor is in charge of keeping track of the students' development. Students can contact
the teacher by e-mail, text message, or messenger chat. If possible, the teacher should
visit children at home who need remediation or support. Parents meet once a week.
Teachers send printed modules to parents and guardians. By the weekend's end, Students
should have finished all work and turned in their grades. Parents are increasingly
functioning as educators alongside teachers since education is no longer restricted to the
classroom. Learner assistance enables students to achieve levels of comprehension
previously unattainable.to do without aid Learner assistance gives students greater
structure. Throughout the early phases of a new learning and progressively hand over
responsibility as they internalize and develop the abilities required to engage in more
complicated activities learning. The usage of modules in learning allows pupils to learn
completely autonomously and without supervision. reliance on others the instructions and
resources supplied are helpful, as is the communication. The language chosen is clear,
easy to understand, and straightforward. According to Prastowo (2015), formalization.
According to Bonz Magsambol, a Modular Distance Learning Approach (2020), DepEd will
create a distant learning program to ensure that learning is not impeded. Method, a style
of learning delivery in which the instructor and the students engage Students who are
geographically separated from one another during class. This means that teachings will
be given in ways other than the usual face-to-face format. As a result, according to
Manlangit, Modular learning is a sort of distant learning that uses self-learning modules
(SLM) based on DepEd's most important learning characteristics (MELCS). Similarly, the
findings complement Selga's (2013) study, which found that the modular-based worktext
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was helpful in assisting students in improving their academic performance. As a result,
the module achieved the subject's primary objectives, provides for the development of
higher cognitive abilities, is well-organized and well-designed, and is appropriate for the
students' vocabulary level and performance.
Disadvantages of Modular Learning
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be inaccessible ways of learning unto
students, especially in the Philippines. Hence, DepEd decided to implement a Modular
Distance Learning (MDL). It is a way of learning in the Philippines' basic education that
allows students to access printed self-learning modules (SLM) and modules that can be
accessed digitally or via electronic devices such as laptops, computers, tablets, and
smartphones. However, in the year of 2020, DepEd conducted a survey among parents,
which revealed that 87% chose the printed modular learning modality for their children.
It reflects most Filipinos’ lack of access to other modalities, the uncertainties will be the
new environment, and the new ways of delivering education must be responsive to these
realities.
There are many cases that not all students do their modules wholeheartedly, some parents
spoil their children and do the deed instead of their children, it adds to the burden and
extra work for parents, some students tend to copy their answers from others which is
very rampant online, someone is getting paid to answer their modules, many students said
they never learn from the modules. It is just for formality cause and not internalized by
the students. COVID-19 will also impact the students’ mental health, UNICEF warns. The
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negative mental health consequences of online learning among students can include
increased anxiety and absenteeism. These can stem from the increased demand for new
technological skills, productivity, and information overload (Poalses and Bezuidenhout,
2018). the DepEd organization must have a well-trained teacher who have consideration
in order for the students embrace the new normal and cope their activities day by day.
Affect Academic Performance of SHS Students
The study revealed that the 2.25% decrease in the GWA of learners after the
implementation of MDL denotes a significant difference in their academic performance.
Also, it finds that students in online courses fail to complete them and get lower grades
than peers learning in person. On the other hand, over 86% of the students polled by the
Movement for Safe Equitable, Quality, and Relevant Education said they learned less
through the education department take-home modules. Hence, it is particularly
pronounced for less-academically prepared students and for students pursuing bachelor's
degrees.
Suggested Effective Ways to Help SHS Students in Modular Learning
One of the concerns of the students is that they do not have enough time to answer
all the modules within a week. Therefore, if DepEd cannot extend the modules’ duration,
they must lessen the activities. The instructions in every exercise must be clear enough
for the learners to understand. The topics must be simplified, and teachers must give more
examples. Therefore, all the printed modules should be clear. The COVID-19 cases in the
Philippines are still insignificant, especially now that there’s the Omicron variant, so face
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to face is not yet possible. The Department of Education and the government must
collaborate towards the success of the Philippine Educational System despite the
pandemic.
From the gathered information and facts, several recommendations were created.
The methods and strategies to further improve Modular Distance Learning are reducing
activities from the modules, more examples for each subject, home visitations, blended
learning, and provision of colored printed modules. The teachers are also recommended to
be active online most of the time to address the concerns of some students, which to be
patient enough in attending to the needs and to respond to the queries immediately with
regards to learning. For parents, teachers can assist them through text and call,
consultations, meetings, posting updates on social media, and giving them words of
encouragement.
Research Literature
Advantages of Modular Learning
The utilization of modules, according to (Nardo, M.T.B, 2017), promotes self-directed
learning. Students' self-study or learning skills improve when they use modules for
learning. The topics covered in the modules captivate pupils. Students develop a sense of
responsibility as a result of the responsibilities assigned to them. They advanced on their
own. They are empowered as they learn to learn. Furthermore, the students participate in
real-life situations. They learn new things and expand their knowledge on their own.
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Students learn to reflect on their own experiences, therefore gaining new abilities; modular
learning leads students to take responsibility of their own learning.
Disadvantages of Modular Learning
The usage of modules has several disadvantages. According to Bijeesh (2017), the
presence of teachers and classmates who remind students of their duties the possibility of
the chances of becoming sidetracked and losing track of deadlines are great. Furthermore,
in the study of Dangle, and Sumaoang (2020) outlined the major obstacles encountered
during the execution of Where the funding for the creation and delivery of modules is
insufficient; Students struggled to complete their module requirements due to a lack of
knowledge about Academic guidance for parents' child/children. With all the advantages
and disadvantages of using the modular learning as a learning modality, this paper aims
to determine the effect of printed modular learning on the academic performance of the
students. It is important to assess the program's advantages and disadvantages from the
perspectives of both teachers and students. At the same time, instructors, particularly
those of an older generation, were frequently less prepared to transition to distant learning
than pupils of the so-called "Z" generation. They improved their electronic communication
abilities. The analysis revealed that DL offers various advantages and downsides that are
nearly balanced in proportion. As a result, DL cannot be the only and final kind of training.
According to students and instructors, the most significant disadvantage of DL is the lack
of social contact among educational participants. The educational system's teaching
component must be safeguarded. As a result, remote learning is only suited for students
who are truly interested in learning. A basic disadvantage of DL is the impossibility to
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conduct practical lessons under the direct supervision of an instructor. It has a negative
influence on the development of practical abilities in practice-oriented academic fields
such as medicine and physical education. he disadvantages include the increased self-
discipline and self-motivation demanded of pupils. Increased preparation time and a lack
of tangible benefits for instructors and employees, as well as increased administrative
resources are required to keep track of students and run various programs.
Affecting to Academic Performance of SHS
According to Lapada et al. (2020), instructors were acutely aware of the presence
and repercussions of the COVID-19 epidemic. Despite the concerns of the COVID-19
pandemic, teachers continue to serve by developing modules that act as students' learning
guides. As a result, the teacher becomes a facilitator in the student's growth as a member
of their community and a member of society (Martineau et al., 2020). However, Malipot
(2020) emphasized that teachers should also raise their concerns about modular remote
learning. According to Dangle and Sumaoang's (2020) research, the primary issues that
arose were a lack of school funds in the design and distribution of modules, students'
difficulties with self-studying, and parents' lack of understanding to academically advise
their child/children. Due to Covid-19 pandemic, schools, particularly in the rural areas
employed Modular Distance Learning (MDL) to ensure education continuity. This study
seeks to investigate the effects of MDL in the academic performance of learners whether
there is a significant difference in their performance before and after the implementation
of MDL. Because of the Covid-19 epidemic, schools, particularly in remote regions, used
Modular Distance Learning (MDL) to maintain educational continuity. The purpose of this
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study is to determine whether there is a substantial change in learners' academic
performance before and after the deployment of MDL. In this investigation, a mixed
technique was used. This pandemic has paved the way for the implementation of different
learning modalities like the Modular Distance Learning as an urgent response to ensure
the continuity of education. The following studies were reviewed to determine the gap in
existing related literature related to the effect of printed modular learning on students‟
academic performance. Students that used the modular learning technique dramatically
improved their academic performance. One of the major issues that surfaced in the was
the large number of activities in each module Modular Distance Learning is being
implemented. This should be considered by the Department of Education. problem,
decrease the tasks, and eliminate the unneeded subjects in order to achieve mastery to
the greatest extent feasible According to some of the parents, the less the better. One of
the issues that the students' main complaint is that they do not have enough time to
complete all of the modules in a week. As a result, if DepEd is unable to increase the time
required to complete the courses, they must reduce the number of modules. activities. We
are all aware that mistakes cannot always be avoided. The instances Because there are
still a large number of COVID-19 students in the Philippines, face-to-face instruction is
not yet available. However, the researchers believe that Blended Learning is equally
feasible in non-traditional settings. infected with the virus. According to Sahin (2009),
problem-based learning entails educating how to tackle existing problems in the
Experiential learning in the real world It is often used. Achieved by the use of scenarios.
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Suggested Effective Ways to Help SHS in Modular Learning
The usage of modules in the classroom allows students to learn completely
independently and without supervision. Depending on others the instructions and
materials are helpful, and the communication is excellent. The language employed is clear,
straightforward, and straightforward. Formalization is defined by Prastowo (2015). A
Modular Distance Learning Method According to Bonz Magsambol (2020), the Department
of Education will implement a distance learning approach, which is a learning delivery
style in which interaction occurs between the teacher and students who are physically
separated during teaching. This means that lessons will be provided in a non-traditional
manner. Modular learning, according to Manlangit, Paglumotan, and Sapera, is a sort of
distant learning that uses self-learning modules (SLM) based on DepEd's most important
standards. They were able to recall and be motivated as a result of their modular distance,
according to Mark Antony Llego (2020). Modular learning, according to Dr. Sejpal (2013),
is a set of tasks that are practically self-contained, as well as a teaching method that
focuses on the development of abilities and capabilities in individual components that
should be self-reliant, self-contained, self-instructional, and very well identified with
clearly defined goals. In today's sphere of education, he believes that the modular way of
teaching is a far more practical, contemporary, and innovative teaching method.
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CHAPTER III
RESEARCH DESIGN
The established design used to perform the study is presented in this chapter. It is
concerned with the clear explanation of the research method used, the study's location,
respondents, instrumentation, and data collection procedure.
Research Method Used
The researchers used the descriptive method of research to determine the impact of
modular learning to academic performance among Senior High School in Bonuan Boquig
National High School during pandemic. A descriptive research plan is one that tries to
gather data in order to characterize a phenomenon, situation, or population in a
methodical manner. It mostly assists in answering the what, when, where, and how
questions about the research challenge, rather than the why.
A descriptive study's purpose is to characterize a phenomenon and its
characteristics. This study is more interested in what happened than how or why it
happened. As a result, observation and survey tools are frequently utilized to collect data
(Gall, Gall, & Borg, 2007). It is essential to note that, unlike experimental research, the
researcher does not control or influence any factors in descriptive research. The variables
are just recognized, observed, and measured in this case. Because none of the variables
in the study are altered throughout the research process, descriptive research is referred
to as an observational research method. To explore the variables in question, the
descriptive technique of research might involve the use of a variety of research methods.
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It mostly uses quantitative data; however qualitative data is occasionally employed for
descriptive purposes.
Locale of the study
This study was conducted in Bonuan Buquig National high School. This public high
school is located in San Gabriel Street, Bonuan Buquig, Dagupan City, Pangasinan. It has
one gymnasium and four (4) building. Three for the Junior High and the other one is for
the Senior High students, consisting of four (4) floors.
Figure 2: Site Map of Bonuan Buquig National High School
Respondents
The respondents of the study are the Senior High School students in Bonuan Buquig
National High School which was composed of 30 respondents. The table shows the
distribution of the respondents of the study:
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Table 1 Grade 11 Students
Distribution of Respondents
N=15
Grade 11 Strand Respondents Percentage
HUMSS 5 16.67%
ABM 2 6.67%
STEM 4 13.33%
TVL 4 13.33%
Total=15 Total= 50%
In the first table of content of content you will find the number list of respondents
in grade 11. The respondents in grade 11 HUMSS were only five, and two in grade 11
ABM in STEM and TVL, which is also grade 11 were only four respondents, and the total
of all respondents from grade 11 was fifteen.
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Table 2 Grade 12 Students
N=15
Grade 12 Strand Respondents Percentage
HUMSS 5 16.67%
ABM 2 6.67%
STEM 3 10%
TVL 5 16.67%
Total= 15 Total= 50%
In the second table of content you will find the number list of respondents in grade
12 the respondents in grade 12 HUMSS and TVL were five, while in grade 12 ABM were
two, and in STEM were three respondents, the sum of all respondents in grade 12 is fifteen
Table 3 Summarize Students
N=30
Senior High School Respondents Percentage
Grade 11 15 50%
Grade 12 15 50%
Total= 100% Total= 100%
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The total number of respondents in grade 11 and grade 12 was thirty.
Instrumentation
The research instrument used in this study was the interview guide question using
the online survey, the interview guide was divided into two parts, the respondent’s profile
and the prepared questions of the researchers and some follow up question. The first part
of the interview guide asked questions pertaining to the respondent’s profile such as name,
strand and section of the respondent. On the second part, respondents were asked about
the disadvantage/advantage of modular learning, does modular learning affect the
academic performance of SHS student, and effective ways to help SHS students in modular
learning with the follow up questions. The last part interview guide where the suggested
assistance of the effect of modular learning in SHS students.
Data Gathering Procedure
After the validation of the instrument, the researches submitted a letter of request
to conduct the study. After given the permission to conduct the study, the researcher
explained the purpose of the study to the respondents. The researcher collected the data
by means of a survey questionnaire that will hide the respondents profile the impact of
modular learning to academic performance among Senior High School in Bonuan Buquig
National High School and the suggested assistance will be identified through the second
part of the survey questionnaire that was given to them. After respondents have taken the
test, the data were checked, tallied interpreted and analyzed
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Chapter IV
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
This chapter contains the relevant substantial data gathered for the study's aim
achievement. It consists of the study and interpretation of gathered data with the main
objective of the impact of modular learning to academic performance among Senior High
School in Bonuan Buquig National High School during pandemic.
Description of the Advantages of Modular Learning
➢ Family Bonding
• “The advantages of modular learning are you don’t have to go to school to study and
you will have time for your family.”
• “The advantages of modular learning are very simple; we get less tired because we
don’t go to school physically anymore and we get to spend time with ourselves and
our family.”
This means you’ll be able to maintain an active social life while also balancing your
studies. They get less tired because they don’t go to school every day. They also have their
own time to spend with family and themselves. They can Independently plan their own
time and effectively use their own skills.
➢ Leisure Time
• “You can study anytime and anywhere, and at the same time be safe from the
spreading virus.”
• “The advantage of modular learning is that you have so much time to do it.”
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The advantages of modular learning include the ability to do it on any day and at
any time. They are also free to answer whenever they want, and they can think too much
to fully answer the questions that need to be answered.
• Stay at home
• “Can be study at home that students don’t have to go in school due to pandemic
to reduce the spread of virus”
• “You can stay at home and do your modules at times you want to.”
The modular learning, according to students will help them stay protected from the
COVID-19 infection. They can also help prevent the virus from spreading.
Description of the Disadvantages of Modular Learning
➢ Self-learning
• “Many students are stressed because of learning the lessons by yourself without guide from any
teacher. And some teachers cannot check on their phones whenever their students ask some questions
about any lesson, because they mostly work on their student's paper.”
• “For me the disadvantages of modular learning are that it’s never easy for me do my
modules without teacher, it’s easy to get an answer but it’s hard for me to learn
something through answering modules.”
Many students reported that they never learned anything from the modules.
Modular learning also makes you lazy all the time. However, we must self-study the
majority of the time. Students are more distracted, and not all students have the means
to provide a device for their modular and online classes. Students easily become distracted
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and lose track of deadlines. They miss out on networking, and not all students do their
modules completely; instead they copy answers from other students. Moreover, students
are getting stressed because of having to learn the lessons by themselves without any
guidance from their teachers.
➢ Lack of knowledge
• “Lack of detailed knowledge”
• “You don’t learn early and your teacher won’t focus on the tasks.”
Some of students are saying that they have not learned anything in the modules
answered because no one is teaching them how to do it.
➢ No Internet Connections and Gadgets
• “For those students who don’t have an internet connections gadget it will be hard for
them to answer their modules.”
• “Some learners may not be able to access the hardware and software they need.”
Many students do not have an internet connection and gadgets to use because they
don’t have the income or source to have them because of their poor life.
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Description of the Modular Learning affect Academic Performance of Senior High
School Students
➢ Personal Problems
• “Modular learning greatly affects academic performance because first of all it is very
mentally exhausting, especially when you have struggles with online communication,
and more than half of the student’s population have this problem.”
• “Modular learning has a negative effect on academic performances because of mental
exhaustion, and sometimes family or personal problems.”
Many problems students face in their life, it can be personal problems or family
problems. Their learning is affected and they are unable to focus on the modules that need
to be answered due to the problems they have in life. Moreover, there are other negative
impacts on their academic performances. For example, they will get low grades as a result
of not having good answers in their modules.
➢ Health issue
• “It's effects on mental health of the students.”
• “It affects our mental health.”
Students said that the modular learning have health issues. It has a significant impact on
student’s mental health, mental exhaustion, and on occasion, family or personal problems.
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➢ Difficulty to learn
• “The affects SHS students because some students because some students still have
difficulty studying or are not learning very well.”
• “It is difficult to learn in modular learning and based on my experience it is difficult to
answer a module without discussion.”
Modular learning is not easy for them without a teacher who can help them in their
subjects, unlike in face-to-face classes. It can also be difficult for us students to learn by
ourselves.
Description of the Suggested Effective Ways to Help Senior High School Students in
Modular Learning
➢ Shouldn’t depend on the sites
• “Students shouldn’t depend on sites that will automatically give solutions to their
school work and students must voice their struggles to them parents and teachers for
them to have help.”
• “What I can suggest to the students suffering hard time to learn in the midst of the
pandemic is to become hardworking and be more patient because in the end of the
day you can achieve no matter what those dreams in your life.”
The students should not be dependent on the website for help with them schoolwork.
They must express their problems to their parents and teachers in order to receive help.
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Students must also work in hard in school because this is the path that will lead to their
future. Whatever your life goal is, you can achieve it as long as you show patience while
studying. If we have the confidence to pursue our ambitions, they can all come true.
➢ Attend Face to Face Classes
• “Join face to face classes so that they can better understand what they are learning.”
• “Face to face class this is a great option because the students will get motivated, hard
work, time management and they’ll adopt solidarity.”
Some students suggest to attend face to face class because they want to be clearer in the
lessons discussed by the teacher.
➢ Send Video to Discuss the Lesson
• “Try encouraging the students to learn. Give them instructional videos in order for
them to learn and answer their modules easily.”
• “I should recommend that every teacher send online video or set a cloud meeting to
discuss the certain lesson that every student struggle.
Some of our respondent want the teacher is to send a video to discuss the lesson so they
will understand the lesson carefully.
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Chapter V
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This chapter presents the results found in the study which includes the summary
of findings. The conclusions drawn and recommendation to further other studies to be
conducted.
Summary of Findings
The focus of the study was to determine the impact of modular learning to the SHS
student in Bonuan Buquig National High School. A total of 30 students were involved in
this study. It consists of the study and interpretation of gathered data with the main
objective of the impact of modular learning to academic performance among Senior High
School in Bonuan Buquig National High School during pandemic.
The researchers used the descriptive method of research to determine the impact of
modular learning to academic performance among the Senior High School students in
Bonuan Buquig National High School during pandemic.
The Advantages of Modular Learning
The largest group of the respondents includes family as the affect the academic
performance of SHS students with the frequency of 6 or a percentage of 20%. The largest
group of the respondents include personal problems as the most encountered constraints
in answering them modules with the frequency of 6 or a percentage of 20%. 13.3% of the
respondents says that having suggested ways to help SHS students in modular learning.
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The Disadvantages of Modular Learning
A large number of respondents, 19 respondents or 63.33%, say that they did not
understand very well the modules because teachers did not discuss them. In other
categories, the lack of knowledge has 7 respondents, or 23.33%, who didn't really learn in
the module. However, in the category of no internet connections and gadgets, there are 3
respondents with the same answers, or 10%. Many students don't have stable internet
connections or gadgets to use in modular learning.
Affect To Academic Performance
The 5 respondents (16.6%) says that their personal problem is affecting there
academic performance. In Health issue 4 of respondent (13.3%) says that they having
health issue that's why their academic performance is affected, however 5 of respondent
(50%) they are having difficulties to learn the lesson.
Suggested Effective Ways to Help SHS Students in Modular Learning
Five respondents (16.6%) say that their personal problems are affecting their
academic performance. For health issues, 4 of the respondents (13.3%) say that they have
health issues and that's why their academic performance is affected. However, 5 of the
respondents (50%) say they are having difficulties learning the lesson.
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Conclusions
Based on the findings derived from this study, the following conclusions were drawn.
1. A lot of student reported that they never learned from the modules. They miss out
on networking opportunities and not all students finish of all their modules. Rather
they copy responses from other students. Furthermore, students are receiving
stressed since they have to study the lesson without any help of teachers. They also
maintaining active social life while also balancing their study.
2. They also have more time to spend with their families and themselves while there
staying at home.
3. The personal problems of every student having their mental health problem while
answering their modules. Their learning is hindered, and they are unable to
concentrate on the modules that must be completed due to personal problems.
4. Some students depend on the websites for helping them to answering their school
works. The students they need to work hard at school for the good path of their
future life. They need patience to understand their school works to pursued their
ambitions of their life.
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Recommendations
Based on the findings and conclusions presented, the following recommendations
are suggested:
1. The researchers recommend to all of students that they must be need to study hard
even though were in the middle pandemic.
2. Some students need to have confidence for their academic performance.
3. The researchers also recommend to conduct similar studies about this topic.
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Republic of the Philippines

THE IMPACT OF MODULAR LEARNING TO ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG

SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS IN BONUAN BUQUIG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DURING

A Research Paper Presented to

The Faculty of Senior High School Department

Bonuan Boquig National High School

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements

Biason, Althea Joy R.

Canto, Akira Mae C.

Navarro Regielyn Princess C.

Rayos, Prencess Dianne E.

Espiritu, Erika Mae B.

Mararac, Mark Angelo G.

Chico, Mark Tristan Y.

III. RESEARCH DESIGN

V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

THE PROBLEMS AND ITS BACKGROUND

This chapter contains the background Rationale, Theoretical, Statement of the

Bonuan Boquig National High School during pandemic.

Modular Distance Learning is in the form of individualized instruction that allows

learners to use self-learning modules (SLMs) in print or digital format/electronic copy,

you when you answering your modules. (https://www.teacherph.com/deped-learning-

However, there is no significant difference in students’ academic performance before and

There is a pressing need to innovate and implement alternative educational and

assessment strategies. The COVID-19 pandemic has provided us with an opportunity to

present, and continuous innovations of educators and active involvement of other

easy to understand because no one teaches the activities. There is no statistically

which is to provide quality education to every Filipino learner, the Department of

cars or vehicles. (https://www.dpublication.com/abstract-of-3rd-

can be printed/digitized format/electronic copy that is appropriate to learners, and other

requirements of the learners. (https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1110185)

School to Senior High School Students.

Modular learning is the current learning modality of primary education in the

Philippines where traditional teacher-student practice has now been shifted to mother-

impact of modular learning to academic performance of Senior High School Students at

Bonuan Boquig National High School.

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

Figure 1: Research Paradigm of the Study

disadvantage of modular learning as an independent variable and advantage of modular

as the dependent variable.

As shown in figure 1, the disadvantages of modular as an independent variable

administrative resources to track students and administer different modules.

Disadvantages such as additional family responsibilities, loneliness and technical

they become tired and restless as a result.

Therefore, in another variable, the advantages of modular learning as dependent

at their own pace.

Statement of the Problem

aimed to answer the following questions in particular:

1. What are the advantages of modular learning?

2. What are disadvantages of modular learning?

3. How does modular learning affect academic performance of SHS students?

Assumption of the Study

is to see how an entry-level module on a modular learning platform affects student

Scope and Delimitation

Students in the total of 32 respondent. The researchers made online questionnaire

through google form.

Significance of the Study

The researcher's goal is to determine the impact of modular learning to academic

teachers to have their lecture.

modular learning to academic performance affects the education of their children in

clarification and additional information to the readers.

1. Modular learning - is the current learning modality of primary education in the

Modular learning is the current learning modality of primary education in the

Philippines where traditional teacher-student practice has now been shifted to mother-