The Effects of Modular Learning in Academic Performance of Previous Grade 9

Students in Batasan Hills National High School Year 2021-2022

A Research Proposal Presented

to the Faculty of Batasan Hills National High School

Quezon City, Philippines

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in English 10

By

Group 2

Borbon, Adrianpaul

Calinawan, Adrian S.

Carullo, John Michael T.

Desalisa, Aaron P.

Abalos, Rea Z.

Belo, Bianca A.

Bonina, Irish T.

Jacinto, Rina Mae

Marcella, Myca Jane P.

2023

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 Abstract

This research aimed to gather data on the perceived effects of modular distance

learning in Academic performances of Previous grade 9 students during School Year 2021-

2022 in Batasan Hills National High school, Moreover, to determine the factors affecting the

academic performance of the students in using the modular distance learning in terms of well-

being of the students, time management and environment.

In this research, the researchers use a non-random sampling method in selecting the

respondents. Only the selected respondents are chosen to answer the survey questionnaire

through the use of the provided google form. The researchers chose the previous Grade 9

students in Batasan Hills National High School who took the modular learning class because

they have firsthand knowledge and experience. Described how modular learning affects their

academic performance. This study was conducted in Batasan Hills National High School

during the school year 2022-2023 involving the previous grade 9 students in academic year

2021-2022.

Based on the gathered data, most of the responses of the respondents are all about the

negative effects. First, 47.8% of the respondents feel pressured while answering modules

while 8.3% did not feel any pressure. Second, 39.1% of the respondents did not fully

understand the topic and found it hard to answer modules while 30.4% had a full

understanding in their module. Third, 39.1% of the respondents answered that their

environment around them was not helpful enough while during their module. Fourth, 47.8%

of the respondents feel stressed every time they are doing their module. And lastly, 43.5% of

the respondents answered that their grades in modular learning were lower than their grades

in face-to-face learning.

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 Based on the findings of the study, the respondents influence the academic

performance of students using modular learning in terms of, first in well-being. Most of the

respondents feel pressured and stressed while doing their module. Second, time-management.

Majority of the respondents finished and passed their module activities in less than one (1)

week. And lastly the environment, most of the respondents said that their environment did not

help them learn while they were doing their modules. Also, most of the respondents (23

respondents) did not want to continue modular distance learning because of these following

grounds. First, because they face difficulty in understanding the module alone and they need

the help of their teacher. Students have different learning capacities. Some are fast learners

and some are slow learners, some can easily understand the lesson through reading and some

can easily understand the lesson through listening. As per respondents, they need the

explanation or the discussion of the teacher first before answering their module. Second, they

feel pressured and stressed every time they answer their modules. For them, modular learning

is a big challenge for their mental health.

Based on the result of the study, the following recommendations are hereby offered

by the researcher. For Students, they need to be supported and well educated in doing their

modules because doing it alone without a support system can affect their well-being that can

result in poor time-management and later on their academic performance will be on edge.

For Parents, they should help their children to answer the module in a conducive and stress-

free environment so that their children will not feel pressured in doing their modules. For

Teachers, they must be encouraged to modify the modules to the best interest of their

students as students are different in learning capacity and monitor the students while doing

their modules with the help of parents. For Future researchers, this will allow the

researcher in the future to understand more about the modular distance learning and also the

factors that affect the academic performance of the students and also determine what are the

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interventions that can be used to help the students understand more about the content of the

module.

Acknowledgement

This research study becomes a reality with the kind support and help of many individuals.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to the following professionals who

supported and contributed to the fulfillment of this study.

First of all, we would like to thank Almighty God for His guidance and protection

that He bestowed upon us during the conduct of our research.

We would also like to express our sincerest gratitude to our English Teacher Mrs.

Catherine Francisco, for her continuous support, dedication, and patience in conducting

this research. Additionally, her guidance helped us in conducting research and in writing the

research paper.

Lastly, to the parents and guardian of the researcher, for the support for

their financial assistance and especially for their endless love, tender, care, and moral

support that gave them a lot of inspiration to finish this study

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 Dedication

This research is dedicated to the parents of the researchers who give their full

support and never-ending inspiration throughout the study. It is also dedicated for our

Teacher for her guidance and support in the completion of this study. The researchers would

also like to dedicate this study to students who might want to conduct similar research and

may use this as a reference. This research is also dedicated to the school that gave an

opportunity to the researchers to develop and nurture knowledge, test their skills and ability,

as well as their cooperation in building this study. The researchers look up and dedicate this

whole study to Almighty God who gave wisdom, strength, knowledge, protection, and

positivity from the beginning until the end of this research.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE i

ABSTRACT ii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv

DEDICATION v

TABLE OF CONTENTS vi

CHAPTER 1

 Introduction 1

 Review Related Literature 2

 Statement of the Problem 4

 Purpose of the Study 4

 Definition of Terms 5

CHAPTER 2

 Research Methodology 8

 Conceptual Framework 8

 Research Design 9

 Sampling Technique 9

CHAPTER 3

 Result 10

CHAPTER 4

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Discussion 16

Summary of Findings 16

Conclusion 17

Recommendations 18

References 20

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