Chapter 1

CHAPTER 1
Introduction
Background of the Study
During 2020, the pandemic came and brought changes in many perspectives
of our lives including our education and academic life. While the COVID-19 pandemic
sent educational institutions scrambling to move classes online, many forget that
there are other modes for distance learning. Online learning is not the only type of
distance learning. However, the most popular mode of distance learning under
consideration is modular learning. To make sure that learning remains unhampered,
DepEd implemented a distance learning approach, a learning delivery mode where
interaction takes place between the teacher and the students who are
geographically remote from each other during instruction. This means lessons will be
delivered outside the traditional face-to-face setup. The modules include sections on
motivation and assessment that serve as a complete guide of both teachers’ and
students’ desired competencies. Teachers will monitor the learners’ progress
through home visits (following social distancing protocols) and feedback
mechanisms, and guide those who need special attention (Llanes, 2020).
Additionally, Barnett et al (2004), defined module as a unit of work in a
course of instruction that is virtually self-contained and a method of teaching that is
based on the concept of building up skills and knowledge in discrete.

Moreover, Varieties of teaching methods that will fixate on cumulating
methods that can best realize the creative and constructive engagement with
learning activities that leads to understanding. Even very good designed modules,
with very well defined learning outcomes, can fail if the edification strategies
employed are infelicitous to inspirit and support the learners towards meeting the
desired learning outcomes (Khan, 2011).
Kandarp Sejpal (2013) offers the following definition: “A teaching strategy is a
plan for learning, and it includes the presentations which the teacher might make,
the exercises and learning activities designed for students, av-aids which will be
supplied or suggested for students to work with, in which they show of their growing
understanding and capability will be collected.” Modular teaching is one of the most
widespread and recognizes teaching learning techniques in many countries including
other Western countries and Asian region. Modular approach is used almost in all
subjects like natural science, specifically in biology and medical education and even
in social sciences as well as in computers education. It considering the individual
differences among the learners which necessitate the planning for adoption of the
most appropriate teaching techniques in order to help the individual grow and
develop at her/his own pace.
Finally, this study has substantial effects to impart on the people’s existing
knowledge especially the students of our country about effectiveness of modular
distance learning among grade senior highschool students.

Statement of the Problem
This study aimed to determine the level of effectiveness of Modular Distance
Learning among the Senior High school Students of Immaculate Conception School
of Guiuan. Specifically, it sought to answer the following questions:
1. What is the profile of the respondent in terms of the following:
1.1.1 Age
1.1.2 Sex
1.1.3 Specialization
2. What level of effectiveness of learning modality of the senior high school students
in ICS?
3. What is the academic achievement of the senior highschool students in ICS?
4. Is there a significant relationship of learning modality and academic achievement
of the senior highschool students in ICS?
Hypothesis
Based on the statement of the problem, the following hypotheses was considered on
this study:
There is a high level of effectiveness of learning modality and the academic
achievements of the senior high school students on ICS.

Scope and Delimitation
This study focused on the level of effectiveness of learning modality
and the academic achievement of senior high school students of Immaculate
Conception School, Guiuan, Eastern Samar school year 2020-2021. Senior
high school students of Immaculate Conception School of Guiuan was
identified as the respondents of the study for the researchers to easily access
and gather data.
This study employed descriptive-correlational research design to
determine if level of effectiveness of learning modality are significantly
correlated to the academic achievement of the respondents. Furthermore, the
researchers utilized survey questionnaire adapted and modified from the
study Factors Affecting Mathematics Performance of Laboratory High School
Students at Laguna Polytechnic University Academic Year 2009-2010. The
data was tabulated and analyzed through the use of different statistical
analysis such as Weighted Mean and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation
Coefficient or also known as Pearson’s r.
Significance of the Study
Many important sectors found worth from the results of this work.
To the Teachers. This study would give the teachers an avenue to reassess
the students’ academic achievement regarding the level of effectiveness of
learning modality.
To the Students. This study would provide an opportunity for the students to
understand the level of effectiveness of learning modality to their academic
achievement.
To the School. This study would be served as an instrument for the school
on how they would be able to uplift the students’ academic achievement
despite of the level of the high level of effectiveness in of learning modality.
To the Future Researchers. This study would help all the future researchers
get some information in case they conduct the same research. This would
also serve as a guide or reference for their study.
Definition of terms
This study delineated terminologies to achieved clarity of essential concepts
as applied in the study. The following terms are defined conceptually and
operationally.
Academic Achievement. This referred to performance outcomes in
intellectual domains taught at school; the most important prerequisite for
individual and societal prosperity (Steinmayr et. al., 2017). In this study,
academic achievement is defined depending on the indicators used to
measure it.
Learning Modality. The sensory channels or pathways through which
individuals give, receive, and store information. Perception, memory, and
sensation comprise the concept of modality (web.cortland.edu). In this study,
learning modality is the independent variable that specifically refers to
modular learning.
Level of Effectiveness. The degree to which something is effective
(Cambridge English Dictionary). In this study, level of effectiveness is an
indicator of correlating learning modality and the academic achievement of the
students.

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Background of the Study

consideration is modular learning. To make sure that learning remains unhampered,

DepEd implemented a distance learning approach, a learning delivery mode where

students’ desired competencies. Teachers will monitor the learners’ progress

through home visits (following social distancing protocols) and feedback

Additionally, Barnett et al (2004), defined module as a unit of work in a

course of instruction that is virtually self-contained and a method of teaching that is

based on the concept of building up skills and knowledge in discrete.

desired learning outcomes (Khan, 2011).

Kandarp Sejpal (2013) offers the following definition: “A teaching strategy is a

widespread and recognizes teaching learning techniques in many countries including

in social sciences as well as in computers education. It considering the individual

develop at her/his own pace.

knowledge especially the students of our country about effectiveness of modular

distance learning among grade senior highschool students.

This study aimed to determine the level of effectiveness of Modular Distance

of Guiuan. Specifically, it sought to answer the following questions:

1. What is the profile of the respondent in terms of the following:

3. What is the academic achievement of the senior highschool students in ICS?

4. Is there a significant relationship of learning modality and academic achievement

of the senior highschool students in ICS?

There is a high level of effectiveness of learning modality and the academic

achievements of the senior high school students on ICS.

This study focused on the level of effectiveness of learning modality

and the academic achievement of senior high school students of Immaculate

Conception School, Guiuan, Eastern Samar school year 2020-2021. Senior

high school students of Immaculate Conception School of Guiuan was

and gather data.

This study employed descriptive-correlational research design to

determine if level of effectiveness of learning modality are significantly

correlated to the academic achievement of the respondents. Furthermore, the

researchers utilized survey questionnaire adapted and modified from the

study Factors Affecting Mathematics Performance of Laboratory High School

Students at Laguna Polytechnic University Academic Year 2009-2010. The

analysis such as Weighted Mean and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation

Coefficient or also known as Pearson’s r.

Significance of the Study

the students’ academic achievement regarding the level of effectiveness of

understand the level of effectiveness of learning modality to their academic

on how they would be able to uplift the students’ academic achievement

despite of the level of the high level of effectiveness in of learning modality.

also serve as a guide or reference for their study.

This study delineated terminologies to achieved clarity of essential concepts

Academic Achievement. This referred to performance outcomes in

intellectual domains taught at school; the most important prerequisite for

academic achievement is defined depending on the indicators used to

Learning Modality. The sensory channels or pathways through which

individuals give, receive, and store information. Perception, memory, and

sensation comprise the concept of modality (web.cortland.edu). In this study,

learning modality is the independent variable that specifically refers to

(Cambridge English Dictionary). In this study, level of effectiveness is an

indicator of correlating learning modality and the academic achievement of the

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