Modular Learning Efficiency: Learner’s Attitude and Performance Towards Self-Learning Modules

Abstract

Learner’s attitude towards modular distance learning catches uncertainties as a world crisis occurs up to this point. As self-learning modules (SLMs) become a supplemental means of learning in new normal education, this study investigated efficiency towards the learners’ attitude and performance. Specifically, the study described the learners’ profile and their attitude and performance towards SLMs. It also ascertained the relationship between the learner’s profile with their attitude and performance, as well as the relationship between attitude and performance relevant to SLMs. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed in the study with 88 non-randomly chosen participants from secondary schools in West Philippines. The learners’ GWA (general weighted average) was used to determine their performance and a survey questionnaire for their profile and attitude. Frequency counts, percentage, and Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient were used to analyze the data gathered with the aid of Jamovi software. Results revealed a strong correlation between attitude and performance, but there was no link between learner’s attitude and performance as to the learner’s profile. It was affirmed that attitude is a compelling factor that is related with performance. Hence, this research has broader ramifications that can direct the Bureau of Learning Delivery to orient the module writers to further contextualize the learning materials that can compound learner’s disposition and academic performance.

COVID-19 and New Normal Education: Modular Learning Styles, Study Hab-its, and Performance of Grade I Learners

“…The learners fairly attained the learning outcomes set by the teachers with the curriculum standards. This result is similar to Bacomo et al (2022), where learners performed satisfactorily with their self-learning modules. Additionally, this affirms Pentang (2021a), where learners under a home study program could work independently with their self-learning modules.…”

“…With the COVID-19's existing challenges, the learning process should be done at home using self-learning modules (Agayon et al, 2022;Bacomo et al, 2022;Bonilla et al, 2022;Hamora et al, 2022). The modules are given by teachers to their learners in different subject areas to specific grade levels to be answered at home with the help of the learner's parents and then submitted to the concerned teachers for checking on the scheduled date and time given by the teachers during Homeroom.…”

Parents’ Coping Mechanism in Conquering Challenges towards Distribution and Retrieval of Modules

“…When coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) strikes the Philippines, modular distance learning arises for continuity (Agayon et al, 2022;Bacomo et al, 2022;Bonilla et al, 2022;Hamora et al, 2022). Since parents prefer this type of distant learning, school systems use printed and electronic modules (Bernardo, 2020).…”

“…Perhaps it is a problem all over the Philippines. Among the challenges are the distribution and retrieval of modules (Agayon et al, 2022;Bacomo et al, 2022;Bonilla et al, 2022;Hamora et al, 2022). Teachers encountered difficulties in distributing and retrieving modules in modular distance learning modalities.…”

“…Integrating SLMs with alternative learning delivery modalities will assist the department in ensuring that all learners have access to quality primary education this school year, despite the fact that face-to-face classes are still prohibited due to public health concerns. Still, SLMs may also impact learners' interests and academic success (Bacomo et al, 2022). Teachers monitor the learners' progress (Dangle & Sumaoang, 2020).…”