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TITLE OF ACTION ONLINE DISCUSSION: A Support System in Addressing Problems

RESEARCH Encountered by the Selected Grade 10 Students in Modular Mode of
Learning

I. INTRODUCTION Distance learning refers to a learning modality, where learning

takes place between the teacher and the learners who are
geographically remote from each other during instruction. This modality
has three types: Modular Distance Learning, Online Learning, and
TV/Radio-Based instruction. (Quinones, 2020).

Modular learning is the most popular type of Distance Learning

in the Philippines, this learning modality is currently used by both
public and private schools because according to a survey conducted
by the Department of Education (DepEd). Learning through printed and
digital modules emerged as the most preferred distance learning
method of parents with children who are enrolled this academic year
(Bernardo, J).

Learner’s problem in answering the modules rises as the

academic year started. Both the learners and parents are having
difficult time in answering the activities and exercises due to lack of
knowledge and expertise in different subject areas. Because of this
situation, the possibility of the learners of getting high scores lessen.
Having this kind of challenges, learners and parents are urge to use
different platforms such as messaging applications for them to consult
the assigned teachers in different subject areas.

The presence of a mentor to lend a helping hand no matter how

small or big the problem is, is sealed to them by the virtue of their
profession. Thus, scheduling of online discussion is deemed
necessary.

The aim of online discussion is to help students cope with

lessons, intensify learning and complete the needed task given in the
module or as simple as sharing to their teachers what bothers them.
This usually last for an hour depending on the degree to which they
need help and expertise of the teachers on the topic at hand.
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The main purpose of this study is to design and develop an

online discussion for students to assist them in their academic
difficulties.

A. Research Research Questions:

Questions
1. What is the demographic profile of the respondents according to:

a.) Age c. Section

b.) Sex

2. What are the problems encountered by the selected Grade 10

students in modular mode of learning?
3. What are the benefits of online discussion as a support system in
addressing problems of selected Grade 10 students in modular mode
of learning?
B. Hypothesis

II. BRIEF REVIEW OF III. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

RELATED
LITERATURE AND
STUDIES

IV. SCOPE AND SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS

LIMITATIONS
This study was conducted to determine the powerful tool in
addressing problems encountered by the identified Grade 9 students in
the new learning modality during this pandemic in Eastern Tayabas
College Inc. Through the use of questionnaire as a tool. The
researcher gathered information from students.

The researcher randomly selected 50 students in Grade 10 who

presently enrolled in S.Y. 2020-2021 to gather information in the new
learning modality during this pandemic.

V. METHODOLOGY Research Design

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This study will use descriptive method of research because it is

something more and beyond just data gathering the responses and
investigating the problem. According to VALDEZ (2012). Descriptive
Method is concerned with the description of data and characteristics
about a population. The goal is the acquisition of factual, accurate and
systematic data that can be used in average, frequencies and similar
statistical calculations. This research, however, aim to determine the
problems and benefits of online discussion as a support system in
addressing problems of selected Grade 10 students in modular mode
of learning.

Research Locale

This study will be conducted at Eastern Tayabas College Inc. This

was founded by Dr. Vicente R. Vilar, an educator,Socio-economic
Leader and Business Executive born in Lopez, Quezon. It was way
back in 1920. After the Second World War, the institute began its
operation now name Eastern Tayabas College Inc. It is located at the
Fourth District of Quezon Province Municipality of Lopez, Quezon.

Research Instrument

The main type of research instrumentation which will be applied in

this research is a questionnaire which is prepared and formulated by
the researcher to gather the necessary data. It is the most efficient
device for gathering the greatest volume of information with
consistency. The questionnaire has three parts. The first part will be
demographic profile of the respondents, the second part will be the
encountered problems in modular learning and the last part is the
benefits of online discussion.

Data Gathering Procedure

The preliminary form of questionnaire will be constructed for

comments and suggestions by the action research adviser regarding
the format of item and content. The suggestions will serve as the
guidelines for revision of questionnaire. After this, the approval of the
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intention letter containing the request to conduct a survey for the

students. The questionnaire will be distributed and retrieve. The data
gather will be recorded, ordered, analyzed and will be interpreted
accordingly.

Statistical Treatment of Data

In this study, the researcher will use different statistical measures to

treat the data. All data will be carefully read and examined for analysis.
They will be tallied and entered into a master list of the data collection
sheet. Percentage will be used to interpret the profile of the
respondents with the following formula:

f
P= x 100
n

Where: P= Percentage

f = frequency

n = Number of respondents

Weighted arithmetic mean used to identify the impact of parental

involvement to the academic performance. This formula cite from “
Statistics: Rudiments and Analysis of Data” Author by Carmelita U.
Cruz, ph.D. (2007). It has the following formula:

X=
∑ fw
n

Where: X = Weighted arithmetic mean

∑ fw = Number of responses
n = Number of respondents

The computed weighted arithmetic mean was qualitatively

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described using the continuous scale as follow:

Continuum:

4.21----5.00 = (SA) Strongly Agree

3.41----4.20= ( A) Agree

2.61----3.40= ( U ) Uncertain

1.81----2.60= ( DA) Disagree

1.00----1.80= (SDA) Strongly Disagree

VI.RESULTS AND PART I: PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENTS
DISCUSSION
Table1. Distribution of Respondents in Terms of Age

AGE FREQUENCY(F) PERCENTAGE(%) RANK

18-19 1 2% 3
16-17 19 38% 2
14-15 30 60% 1
total 50 100%

Table 1 above shows the distribution of the respondents in terms of age. It revealed
that most of the respondents are in the age bracket of 14-15 years old representing
60% of the total responses. Last, from age bracket of 18-19 years old representing
2% of the total responses.

PART II. SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

TABLE 2. Frequency Distribution and Weighted Mean of Encountered Problems

in Modular Learning

INDICATORS 5 4 3 2 1 WM INT RANK

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEMS
Quality of Instruction 8 22 20 4 0 3.92 A 2
Parental Guidance/Supervision 9 20 16 4 1 3.64 A 4
Lack of Knowledge to the subject 8 26 11 3 2 4.18 A 1
matter
Time Management 6 19 20 11 2 3.82 A 3
Quantity of Modules 4 20 20 6 0 3.44 A 5
AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN 3.8 A
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Table 2 shows the frequency distribution and weighted mean of Encountered

Problems in Modular Learning It revealed that the most common answer of the
respondents was “Lack of knowledge to the subject matter”. It has weighted mean of
4.18 and interpreted as “ Agree”. It was followed by the “ Quality of Instruction” and
has weighted mean of 3.92 and interpreted as “ Agree”. It was followed by the “ Time
Management” and has the weighted mean of 3.82.and interpreted as “ Agree”. Then
followed by “ Parental Guidance/ Supervision” and has the weighted mean of 3.64.
and interpreted as “ Agree”. Then followed by “ Quantity of Modules”and has
weighted mean of 3.44. and interpreted as “ Agree”.

Table 3. Frequency Distribution and weighted mean of Benefits of Online Discussion

INDICATORS 5 4 3 2 1 WM INT RANK

BENEFITS OF ONLINE DISCUSSION
Work Quality(The quality of the 17 22 10 0 1 4.08 A 1
outputs are good as a result of
the discussion)
Equal Chances( Everyone has 15 24 10 0 1 3.88 A 3
the chance to ask questions
regarding the lesson)
Direct and Clear Instructions 12 24 11 4 0 3.7 A 5
from the Teacher
Immediate response from the 13 21 15 0 2 3.92 A 2
teacher about the queries of the
students
Teacher-students interaction is 13 19 15 2 1 3.82 A 4
present
AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN 3.88 A

Table 3 shows the frequency distribution and weighted mean of Benefits of Online
Discussion. It revealed that the most common answer of the respondents was “Work
Quality”. It has weighted mean of 4.08 and interpreted as “ Agree”. It was followed by
the “ Immediate response from the teacher about the queries of the students” and
has weighted mean of 3.92 and interpreted as “ Agree”. It was followed by the “ Equal
Chances(everyone has the chance to ask questions regarding the lesson)” and has
the weighted mean of 3.88.and interpreted as “ Agree”. Then followed by “ Teacher-
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Students interaction is present” and has the weighted mean of 3.82 and interpreted
as “ Agree”. Then followed by “ Quantity of Direct and Clear Instructions from the
teacher ”and has weighted mean of 3.7. and interpreted as “ Agree”.

VII. RECOMMENDA
TIONS

VIII. LIST OF REFERENCES

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IX. APPENDICES

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