This study aimed to identify and describe the challenges and barriers encountered by the students in modular learning. This study utilized quantitative research design. The researchers sent out an electronic survey via google forms to students. The respondents were selected using convenience sampling technique.
Using open-ended questions, and Likert scale the following data were obtained: demographics; self-assessment of capacity for modular learning; and challenges and learning barriers encountered by the students in modular learning. Descriptive statistics were calculated. Under prevailing conditions, the students considered themselves physically and mentally capable of engaging in modular learning. Challenges experienced by the students were classified to 4 categories: individual; domestic; institutional; and community barriers.
The study limited its coverage on the response of 217 students in Eugenio Cabezas National High School S.Y. 2021-2022. Research on distance learning is still in its early phases and there are very few studies which investigated the modular learning. Hence, the findings of this study are of paramount importance for future learning continuity plans of educational institutions and stakeholders.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION AND RATIONALE
2. LITERATURE REVIEW
3. RESEARCH QUESTIONS
4. SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS
5. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
6. DISCUSSION OF RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
7. DISSEMINATION AND ADVOCACY PLANS
Research Goals and Themes
This study aims to identify and analyze the specific challenges and barriers students at Eugenio Cabezas National High School faced while transitioning to modular learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, evaluating both their self-assessed capacity and the systemic obstacles encountered.
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on educational delivery.
- Categorization of learning barriers: individual, domestic, institutional, and community.
- Assessment of student readiness and adaptability to modular learning.
- Evaluation of school-based support systems and resource availability.
- Recommendations for improving learning continuity and stakeholder collaboration.
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This study used the convenient sampling technique. It is defined as non-probability sampling technique where subjects are selected because of their convenient accessibility and proximity to the researchers. The researchers will use this sampling technique because it is fast, inexpensive, easy and the participants are readily available. The selected respondents are the students who were available to answer, have smartphones, and had access to internet connection.
The researchers used validated survey questionnaires by the expert from the Department of Education as the main data gathering tool for this study. The instrument consists of two parts; Part I is composed of the demographic profile of the students and Part II will focus on the challenges encountered by the students in modular learning.
The questionnaire was administered using google forms. De-identified data was exported to Microsoft Excel 2016. The researchers stratified the data based on demographics calculating the frequencies and percentages of categorical variables. In the self-assessment of capacity for modular learning, the responses were converted to their numeric equivalents from 1 to 4, and these were used to get the standard deviation and mean of the responses. For the rest of the Likert scale questions and the list of challenges and barriers to modular learning, we computed the standard deviation and mean of responses.
Summary of Chapters
INTRODUCTION AND RATIONALE: Discusses the global shift toward distance education during the pandemic and the specific implementation of modular learning in the Philippines.
LITERATURE REVIEW: Provides an overview of existing studies on distance and modular learning, highlighting the roles of teachers, parents, and the challenges of curriculum implementation.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS: Outlines the core objectives of the study, focusing on demographic profiling, student self-assessment, and the identification of various learning barriers.
SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS: Defines the population scope to 217 students at Eugenio Cabezas National High School and classifies the types of barriers investigated.
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: Describes the use of convenience sampling, survey-based data collection, and statistical analysis methods to interpret findings.
DISCUSSION OF RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Presents the quantitative data and analysis regarding student demographics, capacity assessments, and categories of encountered barriers, followed by policy recommendations.
DISSEMINATION AND ADVOCACY PLANS: Details the authors' strategy to share findings through academic colloquiums and international publications.
Keywords
modular learning, individual barriers, domestic barriers, institutional barriers, community barriers, distance education, COVID-19 pandemic, learning continuity, student readiness, quantitative research, DepEd, educational challenges, pedagogical adaptation, school-based survey, student workload
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research study?
The study examines the challenges and environmental barriers students faced during the transition to modular learning prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic at Eugenio Cabezas National High School.
What are the four main categories of barriers identified in the study?
The research categorizes the obstacles into individual, domestic, institutional, and community barriers.
What is the central research question?
The study aims to determine the extent and nature of challenges and barriers to modular learning, including assessing student capacity and specific external factors affecting their education.
Which methodology did the researchers employ?
The researchers utilized a quantitative research design, specifically employing convenience sampling and an electronic survey administered via Google Forms.
What is covered in the main body of the paper?
The main body covers the literature review on modular instruction, the detailed methodology of the survey, demographic analysis of participants, and the statistical breakdown of the challenges encountered.
Which keywords best describe the paper's contents?
Key terms include modular learning, individual, domestic, institutional, and community barriers, distance education, COVID-19, and educational continuity.
What were the major findings regarding institutional barriers?
Surprisingly, the study found that students disagreed that they encountered significant institutional barriers, suggesting the school system was relatively well-prepared to support them.
Did the students find themselves capable of handling modular learning?
Yes, the quantitative results indicated that students generally considered themselves physically capable and mentally prepared for the demands of a modular learning setup.
- Quote paper
- Kevin Kertz Peñaflor (Author), Marina B. De Ocampo (Author), 2023, Challenges and Barriers to Modular Learning in the Time of COVID-19. A School-Based Survey for Students in Eugenio Cabezas National High School, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1325237
