BROKENSHIRE COLLEGE SOCSKSARGEN, INC.

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DISTRIBUTION AND COLLECTION OF MODULES: AN

EVALUATIVE RESEARCH
 
 Introduction
Background of the study
The fight against the COVID-19 pandemic has far-reaching
consequences in nearly every part of human life. It has incalculable
effect especially to educational institutions who were forced to close
their doors to contain the spread of the virus (Tria, 2020) and
compelled teachers to move from face to face set up to modular
distance learning (Handal, 2020). Given the new mode of delivery, it’s
understandable that many are having trouble adjusting to this new
reality, not just the teachers but the students as well.
 In the worldwide educational type of learning , Web or online learning
is the most popular type of learning as their response to the challenge
brought by COVID 19 pandemic where distribution and collection of
modules can be easier and more convenient to be done online via email,
Facebook messenger and other modes of social media
interaction(Guerrero, 2017).
In the Philippines, this modular learning modality is currently used by
all public schools, learning through printed and digital modules
emerged as the most preferred distance learning method of parents
with children who are enrolled this academic year. This also is also in
consideration of learners in rural areas where internet is not accessible
for online learning (Bernardo, 2020). According to the study of Llego&
Quinones (2020) the country has shifted to blended-learning methods
such as the use of streaming apps for online classes, printed learning
modules, and broadcast education through radio and television to
ensure continuity of learning amid the pandemic.
 There was a study conducted by Croft, Dalto, and Grant (2010) who
presented the different challenges and issues in distance learning.
Their study revealed that preparing and providing quality material and
a rich learning experience are key challenges in distance learning. The
chances that these findings by the author is experienced and similar to
what the chosen locale is also experiencing and observed.
With these issues, the researchers believed that through this study,
many concerns in the distance learning modality will be addressed
especially in the chosen locale especially on the distribution of
modules as observed by the parents in terms of the quality of
printing, timeliness, assessment and instruction. Finally, the direction
of the study is to design a program that will help address the issues in
distance learning especially in the chosen locale.
 Review of Related Literature
This chapter presents the readings from books, journals and studies
which were found significant to the present study.
Experiences of Parents and Students in Modular Learning
The combat problems of the outbreak such as that of education system
that educational ministries and other others stakeholders have taken
a stand at national levels. Countries like Egypt, France, Italy, United
Arab Emirates (UAE). Are pursuing distance learning education
modalities via internet and online platforms continuous education.
The lessons are either delivered through apps, television, or other
media. Teachers have access training through these avenues as well
(Chang & Yano, 2020). In order to ensure children’s learning
continuous, a collaboration between that telecom industry, school
networks at different levels and the education ministry is needed
(UNESCO, 2020).
When parents and children collaborate in learning activities, bonding
between parents and children increases as they are able to spend much
more time together. Such instances allow parents to become a source of
comfort in easing pain and worry and engage in conversations with their
children to help them in alleviating their anxiety. It has been recommended
that parents should be taught interventions on how to provide emotional
support to children at times of uncertainty Wang, et al. (2020).
“ Challenges and Experiences of Students in New Normal”
Globally, everything has stopped because of COVID 19. Projects have been
delayed, workplaces closed and schools shut down. The world seems to
have ground to a halt because of the novel corona virus. However, students
continue their education through online learning and via video calls with
their teachers, especially in big cities.
But, studying itself can be time-consuming, and as a result, it necessitates a
high degree of motivation. Self-discipline, meticulous preparation, and time
control are all qualities that must be integrated into the program. As this is
also valid for historically taught classes, physically attending lectures requires
students to be accountable, which can help motivate them by social
interaction. While this is true of conventional taught classes as well, physically
attending lectures requires students to be accountable, which may help
motivate them by social interaction with their peers: Where a student's
autonomy necessitates higher degrees of intrinsic incentive, distance learning
does not have this advantage (Croft, Dalton, & Grant , 2010).
 Likewise, as a student in a home-learning class, online education was difficult to adapt to
because we had not been prepared beforehand by simulations or activities. The home-
learning curriculum was stated by students to be much more overwhelming than normal
classrooms. Some of the common reasons for this went along the lines of: "Normal classes
may have been difficult, but having friends makes it so much more manageable and less
stressful. Online classes take out the benefits of having friends to socialize with and being
stuck alone with nothing but assignment” (Angdhiri, 2020).
Statement of The Problem
• The study was conducted to develop and evaluate modules in distribution and
collection of data specifically; it sought to answer the following questions:
1. What is the status of distribution and collection of modules in Mission Integrated School
Barangay Upper Suyan, Malapatan Sarangani Province In terms of :
• Instruction
• Quality of Printing
• On – time distribution
• Scoring/Evaluating
2. Based on the result, what program can be created?
Significant of the Study:
This research will be the great help of the following:

Administration: For the gathered information will help them how to plan and assess
distance learning program and to promote them reasons to plan and expand the program
more efficient and effective.
Teacher: The result of this research will provide ideas or knowledge to the school officials
and administration on how to plan more effectively to meet the goals of providing
assistance on every pupils.
• Parents: The result will help them to do more and support their children in achieving their
goals and help them excel on their academic performance, By the help our teachers and
officials.
• Learners: The result of this research will encourage them to give more time and effort
to answer and study their modules and will inspired them to achieve their goals and finish
their schooling.
 
Scope and Delimitation

The study aims to describe the effectiveness of distribution and collection of

modules program to the respondents the parents and the students.
Specifically those who are the far flung areas in Malapatan. It aims to
determine the negative and positive effect of this program to those parents
and students living in Barangay, Upper Suyan, Malapatan Sarangani Province.
 
 
Definition of Terms
To give clear understanding of terms use in this study, the following terms are defined
operationally and conceptually.
Distribution- Conceptually, an educational program in which students receive both
classroom instruction and on-the-job training. (Joseph A. 2014). In this study, it refers to
the way the instructional materials, printed or recorded, are distributed to the parents or
guardians.
Collection- In this study, it refers to the manner or way that the modules are collected
to the parents or guardians after the student will complete the task.
Modular Learning- Conceptually, is an emerging trend educational thinking that
shifts traditional method of instruction to outcome-based learning paradigm. (Malik,
2015) Operationally, is a unit of work in a course of instruction that is virtually self-
contained and a method of teaching that is based on the building up skills and knowledge
in discrete units.
Limitation of Terms
The limitations of our study are within Mission Integrated School Barangay Upper Suyan,
Malapatan Sarangani Province. That the respondent is parents so we need to focusing in
Malapatan area only to distribute and collect the modules.
 METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the methods of research and procedures that will be used in
conducting the study. This includes the research design, research locale, participants of the
study, research instrument, data gathering procedure, sampling technique and data
analysis.
Research Design
This study will utilize descriptive qualitative research design. First, the data that will be
collected from participants will be through interviews. This approach will allow the
researchers to be more intentional and meticulous in collecting the data so that the
experiences or stories of individuals will be heard (Creswell, 2007, p. 40).
• Second, a qualitative approach is appropriate because participant‘s expressions of
meanings are the foundation for the study. The focus of this research is to determine the
status of distribution of modules in the selected locale in terms of instruction, timeliness,
and printing quality.
Participants : The participants of the study will be the preschool parents/guardians. They will
be chosen randomly.
Locale Setting
The study will be conducted at selected schools in General Santos City.

Research Instruments
This study will utilize a semi-structured research interview guide as an
instrument in getting the status of module distribution in terms of instruction,
quality of printing and timeliness.
Data Analysis
According to Braun and Clarke (2006), the data will be analyzed thematically following the
specific steps.

1.Familiarizing yourself with your data- This step requires the researchers to be
fully immersed and actively engaged in the data by firstly transcribing the
interactions and then reading (and re-reading) the transcripts and/or listening to
the recordings. Initial ideas should be noted down. It is important that the
researcher has a comprehensive understanding of the content of the interaction
and has familiarized him/herself with all aspects of the data. This step provides
the foundation for the subsequent analysis.
2. Generating initial codes - Once familiar with the data, the researchers must
then start identifying preliminary codes, which are the features of the data that
appear interesting and meaningful. These codes are more numerous and specific
than themes, but provide an indication of the context of the conversation.
3.Searching for themes - The third step in the process is the start of the
interpretive analysis of the collated codes. Relevant data extracts are sorted
(combined or split) according to overarching themes. The researcher’s
thought process should allude to the relationship between codes,
subthemes, and themes.
4. Reviewing themes - A deeper review of identified themes follows where the
researchers needs to question whether to combine, refine, separate, or
discard initial themes. Data within themes should cohere together
meaningfully, while there should be clear and identifiable distinctions
between themes. This is usually done over two phases, where the themes
need to be checked in relation to the coded extracts (phase 1), and then for
the overall data set (phase 2). A thematic ‘map’ can be generated from this
step.
5. Defining and naming themes - This step involves ‘refining and defining’
the themes and potential subthemes within the data. Ongoing analysis is
required to further enhance the identified themes. The researcher needs
to provide theme names and clear working definitions that capture the
essence of each theme in a concise and punchy manner. At this point, a
unified story of the data needs to emerge from the themes.
6. Producing the report - Finally, the researchers needs to transform his/her
analysis into an interpretable piece of writing by using vivid and compelling
extract examples that relate to the themes, research question, and
literature. The report must relay the results of the analysis in a way that
convinces the reader of the merit and validity of the analysis. It must go
beyond a mere description of the themes and portray an analysis
supported with empirical evidence that addresses the research question.
 Research Procedures

In this study, the researchers will write a letter first to the principal for the approval to
conduct the study. When the consent will be granted, a letter of invitation will be given to a
preschool teachers and parents to ask their consent to be part of the study through
interview. It will be clearly stipulated in the letter that the interview will be conduct at the
participants’ most convenient time which will last for 20 minutes only. This is done to avoid
conflicts with the teachers other task or activities. When consent will be granted, the data
gathering will eventually Transcription and analysis will be done afterwards for the
formulation of themes. The conclusion and recommendation will be drawn after the data
analysis.

 
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