Learning Modality Preference of Grade 10 Venus Students: A Case Study

Results and Discussions

The learner is the very reason for the entire curriculum system. Its primary emphasis
is on the learner’s holistic learning and growth. An instructor provides an environment in which
the learner enjoys learning, participates in meaningful learning activities, and achieves success
because he or she is valued, embraced, and feels secure, even if he or she makes mistakes
during his or her learning exploration. He/she is empowered to make choices to become
responsible for his/her learning in the classroom and for a lifetime.
Furthermore, when the preferred learning modalities of the grade 10 Venus students
has been assessed, these are the evaluation results and the responses to the specified
questionnaire. The collected data is displayed below.

Students in Grade 10 demonstrate a variety of characteristics that influence their

study habits. Having stated that, we may utilize these characteristics to determine the pupils'
preferred learning mode.

Table 1. Compilation of the Data Obtained from the Respondents

Table 1.1 The Likert Scale Questionnaire Checklist for Interpretation

Likert-Scale Numerical Scale Range Interpretation

Description
Strongly Agree 5 4.21-5.00 Very High
Agree 4 3.41-4.20 High
Neutral/Uncertain 3 2.61-3.40 Moderately High
Disagree 2 1.81-2.60 Low
Strongly Disagree 1 1.00-1.80 Very Low

Table 1.1 shows the responses and interpretations of the data for each number of
answers given will be determined by the Likert Scale, on which the questionnaire is based.
Table 2. Responses of the Students to the Questionnaire Checklist
Table 2.1 Student’s Responses in the Face-to-face Learning Modality Questionnaire Checklist:

Strongly Agree Neutral/ Disagree Strongly

Agree (5) (4) Uncertain (2) Disagree
(3) (1)
1. I feel confident to answer oral 5 7 5 1 0
questions in face-to-face classes.
2. Face-to-face learning 12 5 1 0 0
approach enhanced my self-
directed learning ability.
3. Face-to-face learning was an 12 6 0 0 0
effective motivating learning
process.
4. Face-to-face learning develops 12 4 2 0 0
a strong student-teacher
relationship.
5. Students can interact with 10 6 2 0 0
each other in person.

Table 2.1 summarizes the participants’ responses to the questionnaire checklist for
the face-to-face learning modality.

Table 2.2 Student’s Responses on the Modular Learning Modality Questionnaire Checklist:

Strongly Agree Neutral/ Disagree Strongly

Agree (5) (4) Uncertain (2) Disagree
(3) (1)
6. Modular learning is the same 1 0 1 10 7
as face-to-face learning.
7. Modular learning allows me to 4 4 4 3 4
study the lesson at my own pace.
8. Modular learning gives me 5 3 4 6 1
flexible time to finish the assigned
task.
9. I am enjoying my study in 0 2 7 4 6
modular learning.
10. Modular learning is helpful to
continuing my studies, especially
in this time of pandemic. 2 5 5 4 3
 Table 2.2 summarizes the students' responses to the questionnaire checklist for the
modular learning modality.

Table 3. Determining the Weighted Mean for the Face-to-Face and Modular Learning Modality
Questionnaires.
Table 3.1 Face-to-Face Learning Modality

Statements Weighted Mean Interpretation

1. I feel confident to answer 3. 68 Agree
oral questions in face-to-face
classes.

2. Face-to-face learning 4.26 Strongly Agree

approach enhanced my self-
directed learning ability.

3. Face-to-face learning was 4.52 Strongly Agree

an effective motivating
learning process.

4. Face-to-face learning 4.47 Strongly Agree

develops a strong student-
teacher relationship.

5. Students can interact with 4.36 Strongly Agree

each other in person.

Average Weighted Mean 4.26 Strongly Agree

The table above shows the weighted mean of each statement as well as the overall
average weighted mean of the face-to-face learning questionnaire.

Table 3.2 Modular Learning Modality

Statements Weighted Mean Interpretation

 6. Modular learning is the 1.84 Disagree
same as face-to-face
learning.

7. Modular learning allows 3.05 Neutral

me to study the lesson at my
own pace.

8. Modular learning gives me 3.26 Neutral

flexible time to finish the
assigned task.

9. I am enjoying my study in 2.26 Disagree

modular learning.
10. Modular learning is 2.52 Disagree
helpful to continuing my
studies, especially in this time
of pandemic.

Average Weighted Mean 2.58 Disagree

The table above shows the weighted mean of each statement as well as the overall
average weighted mean of the modular learning questionnaire.

The researcher will now proceed to the processing questions included with the
questionnaire checklist after the questionnaire checklist has been evaluated. The information
gathered from the students' responses is categorized into themes in this section in order to
appropriately evaluate the preferred learning modalities among grade 10 Venus students.

Theme 1. Difficulties in Modular Learning

In this theme, it shows the student’s difficulties in modular learning. In addition to their
preference in face-to-face learning.

“During modular learning, I find it difficult because I can’t focus. I prefer face-to-face because I
can’t cope with our lessons and discussion.”
Participant 1

“During modular learning, I experienced a lot of difficulties. I prefer face-to-face than modular
learning because F2F learning allows students to have communication to the teacher and it is
easier to ask for your concerns about the topic.”
 Participant 2

“In modular, I answer my task on my own. I prefer F2F because it gives me more knowledge
and gives me more knowledge and gives me full access to my surroundings.”

Participant 3

“I had a negative learning experience in modular learning. I prefer face-to-face. Because it is

more convenient.”

Participant 4

According to the answers provided above, four participants find modular learning
challenging and prefer face-to-face learning because it is more convenient for them. This
demonstrates that these students favor face-to-face learning more than modular learning.

Theme 2: Comparison of Student’s Learning Experiences with Modular Learning

This theme compares the student's learning experience during the pandemic-free
time to the modular distant learning.
“Modular kay dli ko kaayo ko ka sabot, sa F2F kay makasabot kog tarong.”

(In face-to-face I understand better while in modular I don’t)

Participant 6

“Lahi ra ang modular learning kaysa karon. Because karon ang face-to-face daghan
nakog na undestsand nga lesson.”

(Modular learning is different from today. Because now face-to-face I understand lessons
better.)

Participant 7
“In general, learn more during face-to-face than modular.”

Participant 8

“Modular learning is being independent towards our studies while face-to-face, were dependent
towards teachers.”

Participant 9

“It was really difficult since I was not used to self-studying. That’s why I do not recommend
modular and distance learning. It’s more efficient in F2F.”

Participant 10

According to the responses above, six students believe that their learning experience
before the pandemic was superior to modular learning.

Theme 3: Different ways in attaining better studying

This theme demonstrates the student’s suggestions to improve the quality of learning.

“Whatever the modality they’re into, I advise to motivate themselves.”

Participant 12
“To do leisure activities to distract themselves from being pressured regardless of the kind of
they’re into.”

Participant 13

“Find efficient ways of studying that will suit the nature of any modality.”

Participant 14

According to the responses above, the students' recommendations to increase the

quality of learning were mostly able to determine what would be best for them.

Conclusion
 The data gathered from the students answered the research questions attached to this
study. Therefore, the students preferred the face-to-face learning modality over modular
learning. The researcher expected the gathered data that the students will choose face-to-face
learning. In the face-to-face learning questionnaire checklist, the average mean was 4.26 which
the interpretation is strongly agree while the modular learning questionnaire checklist average
mean is 2.58 which the interpretation is disagree. Hence, the majority is clearly in face-to-face
learning.

Recommendation

The researcher advise the upcoming students to choose a modality that is best for them.
Whether it might be modular or face-to-face learning. According to Hraht Humlao(2000-2022),
each individual has it’s own free will in choosing things that will suite them, in addition no one
can control them or