Modular Distance Learning and the Academic Performance of Young Learners in Cebu South

Abstract

When the Philippines made a shift from face-to-face to face-to-screen or face-to-modules, a lot of adjustments were made.  The covid-19 pandemic was affecting the education sector and most schools have to adopt to the new normal.  Challenges in learning brought about by the lack of competitive technology and stable internet connectivity were evident and schools have to make course of action in order to continue the teaching-learning process.  The printed modules are better served in remote areas where technology is scarce.  Two hundred forty-one Grade – IV pupils at Cebu South were made part of the study.  Their average academic performance was 84.78 with an interpretation of satisfactory.  Of the five indicators measured to gauge their perception on modular distance learning, technical element got the lowest mean of 1.91 with an interpretation of disagree.  Most of these pupils are living in remote areas where internet connectivity is scarce.  It is a fact that these areas are constantly hit by typhoon contributing to the ever-challenging quest for stable internet connection.  Sense of authority got the highest mean of 3.14 which is interpreted as agree.  It implies that parents are really their role as facilitators seriously which includes explaining contents in the module which are found to be difficult to comprehend.  Strengthened Learning Approach Program (S.L.A.P.), a finding-based intervention program, was recommended in order to further strengthen the learning approaches of pupils and provide alternatives for technology for learning continuity.