ABSTRACT

This study aimed to determine the students' perceptions of modular

distance learning in this new normal education for the Technical Vocational
Livelihood track. The researcher utilized descriptive research, which employed
a statistical research design to determine the preparedness and effectiveness of
the implementation of MDL. This study had conducted in the public technical
school of Opol-East district, Misamis Oriental. One hundred thirty-nine
respondents from the four different TVL strands for this school year 2021-2022
participated in this study.
The result revealed that students had negative perceptions about the
preparedness and effectiveness in implementing modular distance learning for
the TVL track. Due to the difficulties and challenges met by the students in
utilizing the MDL approach for learning. However, the study also revealed no
significant difference in MDL of TVL students when grouped according to age,
sex, and specialization, which means students have the same perception
despite their difference in age, sex, and TVL strand.
Therefore, the researcher concluded that Modular Distance Learning did
not meet the learning needs of TVL students for industry, employment, and
college-related courses. Thus, appropriate learning activities and essential
learning are needed for the student to be motivated to learn, especially for TVL
track students. This track focuses on developing students' skills and
competencies for the specific specialization.
Keywords: Modular Distance Learning, Technical Vocational Livelihood,
Specialization