THE EFFECTS OF MODULAR LEARNING IN GRADE 12 ICT
STUDENTS OF MAMALI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Chapter 1
Introduction
Information and technology has a major role to play in forming the new
worldwide economy to deliver fast changes in the society. Within the previous decade,
ICT has advanced and changed at such a speed, that developing countries have not
been able to catch up with the revolution and have been left behind and thus lag in their
communication with the developed countries. ICT acts as the foundation stone of the
contemporary world; thus, understanding this technology and its fundamental concepts
is considered as part of the core of education (UNESCO, 2002). Technology has the
potential to renovate the ways of instruction, where and how learning occurs and the
roles of students and educators in the instructional process (UNESCO, 2002a). ICT is
transforming procedures of instructional process by contributing components of strength
to learning situations involving virtual environment. It is an effective and influential
instrument for providing educational opportunities; thus, it is difficult to envision future
learning situations that are not bolstered by information and communication technology.
Modular learning is a form of distance learning that uses Self-Learning Modules
(SLM) based on the most essential learning competencies (MELCS) provided by
DepEd. 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
Modular system is an educational system whose curriculum is made up of
modules. The parts of the modules are arranged so that they complete each other.
Each module provides knowledge and skills towards proficiency in a field. The existance
of a management format for the learning process is effective on school activities and the
structure of administration. This situation is the most important element that makes the
modular system consistent. The other elements are rules, standards, evaluation,
guidance, documentation, the structure of each module and the continuation of the
whole system (Altın, 2008, p.144).
Modular system of higher education curriculum, according to Ali, Ghazi, Khan,
Hussain, and Faitma (2010), is largely a response to the very growing sectors of
business, industry, and consumers’ choice in general. It emphasizes more explicate
outcomes in relation to each small part of the degree, rather than the more broadly
defined “course” in general. As opposed to most traditional curriculum designs, modular
design gives greater student autonomy in constructing the programs and greater range
of entry gates and exit points (Ali et al., 2010). These authors further explained that
modularity enables the design of the curriculum to meet students’ needs, thus moving
the curriculum from the supply side (what universities want to deliver) to the demand
side (what students and their employers identify as what they want). Modular instruction
meets the needs of today’s students more adequately than traditional instruction both
with respect to the quality of learning and the content.
The objectives of the current study are as follows:
• To determine the effect of modular learning in Grade 12 ICT of Mamali National High
School.
• To determine the influence of modular learning in Grade 12 ICT of Mamali National
High School.
• To investigate the good and bad effect of modular learning on educational
performance in Grade 12 ICT of Mamali National High School.
The following questions will be answered in the study:
• What are the effects of modular learning in Garde 12 ICT students of Mamali National
High School?
• Positive and Negative effect of modular learning in Grade 12 ICT students of Mamali
National High School.
• What is the academic performance of students in modular learning?
Significance of the study:
•This study aims to help student on how important modular learning in today's
time.Also it helps school to continue the learning studies of the students.
Scope and Limitation of the study:
•This study focused on the effect of modular learning on the ICT students in MNHS.
This study was conduct during SY2020-2021
Defenition of Terms:
1. Effectiveness- the degree to which something is successful in producing a
desired result; success.
2. Learning- is the process of acquiring new understanding, knowledge, behaviors,
skills, values, attitudes, and preferences.
3. Student- denoting someone who is studying in order to enter a particular
profession.
4. Pandemic- A pandemic is basically a global epidemic -- an epidemic that spreads
to more than one continent," says Dan Epstein, a spokesman for the Pan American
Health Organization, a regional office of the World Health Organization.
5. School- A school is an educational institution designed to provide learning
spaces and learning environments for the teaching of students under the
direction of teachers.
6. Effect- a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
7. Modular- defined as a part of the main course that can stand alone. The topics are
related and when combined with all other parts, become the entire course. Modular
courses may not exist without
Chapter 2.
Related review of the study
The Development of Modular Learning
Modular learning arranges information in a way that presents points in an
intelligent way, and it can be individualized according to learners' needs. Traditional
course frameworks generally present information sequentially, and the perception by
the learner is one of monotony. Traditional courses often intersperse quizzes after some
prescribed reading or lecturing is offered. Modular courses tend to use learning objects
that are more closely related to a holistic approach to information, often including a
problem oriented approach (Tseng, Su, Hwang, Hwang, Tsai, & Tsai, 2008).
Sahin (2009) explained that problem-based learning involves teaching how to
resolve problems that exist in the real world through experiential learning. It is often
accomplished through the use of scenarios. In a Peruvian study of problem based
learning using a modular structure to teach physics through scenarios, students
developed an unfavorable view of the modular approach after having exposure to it in
introductory physics classes. The unfavorable view appeared to arise because students
felt that the instruction of physics is best accomplished through memorization of material
that the learner gets from texts and instructor knowledge. Any favorable view the
students expressed solely centered on how physics was connected to real life, and how
it connects to other subjects like math. While some confounding variables may have
been present (e.g. course load, grading variations, etc.) the findings were significant.
Dochy (1989) explained that modular learning's most important consideration is
the student. The author explained that learners want a more individualized approach to
the course content so that his/her prior knowledge and personal characteristics are
taken into account. Further, modularization will generally allow a student to learn at his
or her own pace. By definition, an appropriate pace may allow the learner to skip
modules if they already know the material. Offering pre-tests for each module is
therefore a critical element to modularization. If the student achieves a passing score,
they may skip the section. If he or she does not taken the section, a post test is
administered. Only upon successful completion can the student continue on with the
next module in the course. Douchy pointed out that modular learning is often best
achieved through computer based courses.
Gahutu (2010) studied modular learning as it applied to a physiology course at
the National University of Rwanda. Students reported that they learned best when the
teaching was less theoretical, and they could work through material using practical
classes and demonstrations. However, to make the problem based approach
successfull, they need a greater access to outside materials that might be available
through the library and the Internet. Overall, the Rawandan students reported greater
satisfaction with the modular, self directed approach to learning than with the more
traditional style previously used in the classroom. Khan (2011) has found success in
creating and offering online modular packages to help students to become a master in
multitude of subjects. The Khan Academy has a library of over 4300 videos designed to
tutor students through specific learning objectives and offers an example of the
individualized approach discussed by Dochy (1989). Students do not complete the
learning objectives until they can demonstrate 100% mastery. In a pilot program offered
in California, teachers in elementary grades used the Academy's resources to help
children to master their math skills. In the pilot, as well as other venues, students are
able to learn specific subject matter, to get tutoring, to see how they are doing in their
objectives along the way to understand how their knowledge base integrates with the
subject matter in a larger picture, and earn badges in areas they have mastered. The
pilot also allowed teachers to visualize where students were having difficulties as well
as where they were currently working. The use of the online learning modules allowed
students to proceed at their own pace while receiving help at critical junctures through
online or on-ground tutors who have already mastered the knowledge areas. The Khan
Academy offers modules in three forms which are through formal programs, often
involved with public schools; through supplements to formal educational offerings; or as
stand-alone, self-paced tutorials.
Chapter 3
METHODOLOGY
Research Design
Locale of the Study
The research will be coducted in Mamali National High School, .Mamali Lambayong
Sultan Kudarat .This school was selected to be the locate of the study because it is
suitable for my study.The reason why I choose MNHS because it is the most convenient
area to conduct the research.
Respondents
The respondents of this study are the students who are under ICT strand of MNHS. The
main respondents of the study are Grade 12 students that is enrolled in modular
learning.
Instruments
The research instrument that will be used is a questionnaire. questionnaire which
indicates a couple of questions about the study entitled ”THE EFFECTS OF MODULAR
LEARNING IN GRADE 12 ICT STUDENTS OF MAMALI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL”.
This instrument will really support the study as well as a big help to the researcher.
Data Gathering
researcher will make the questionnaire and pass it to the research adviser for
validation. When the letter has been approved the researcher will prepare the
questionnaires and gather data from the participants by sending the questionnaires
through the advice messaging platforms. there is complete and enough data the
researcher will gather the answers of the respondents and process.
Data Analysis
In a data ,this can allow the researcher to quickly recognize patterns and can be used
to compare.
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Name: ________________________________________________________________
Grade and Section: ____________________ Age:________________
Survey Questioner
Explain:
1. As a student, how
does your
experience of
modular Education
programs compare
with in-traditional
class? How do you
like? Or dislike?
2. In what ways could
modular Education
programs serve
your Education
need?
3. As a student, how
do you think you
learning outcome
could be archive
through modular
Education? Why?
How?
4. As a student, how
would you rate the
overall Quality of
the Modular
Education you
receive?
5. What do you think
Are the important
factors to
determining the
quality of modular
Education You
received?
6. As a student, what
could you improve
Quality of modular
learning?
7. Who do you view
modular learning in
Education
environment?
8. Who about the
people who has low
understanding the
lesson in modular
learning? Do you
help them? Why or
why not?
9. What factors would
lead You to choose
modular learning
Program?
10. What are the
benefits of Modular
learning?
Chapter 5:
Conclusion
This study
