Philippine E-Journals

MY CHILD, MY STUDENT: EXPERIENCES OF PARENTS IN ASSISTING THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH MODULAR LEARNING

Janice Cristine S Panisa | Remigilda D Gallardo

 

Abstract:

This study aimed to explore parents' experiences assisting their children’s education through modular learning. I employed qualitative phenomenology as my research design. The participants of this study are parents of Grade 1 learners. They were identified using a purposive sampling technique. The ethical considerations aspect of my research was addressed effectively. I employed individual interviews and focus group discussions with an interview guide for collecting data. The data gathered were analyzed thematically. Results of the analysis revealed the beautiful experiences of parents in modular learning were obtaining more time to assist in their child’s education, gaining more opportunities to bid with one’s child and learning strategies to help the child learn effectively. For the challenges experienced by the parents in the use of modular education, the themes were: problems with accessing gadgets, lack of knowledge about the lesson, and loss of the child’s interest to learn. For the coping strategies of parents, the themes were: asking for help from others, finding ways to access gadgets, and motivating and understanding one’s child. There were three insights, and lessons parents learned in assisting their child in learning using the modular learning approach. Communication is essential, modular learning is not easy, and face-to-face understanding is better. Parents should be given more assistance to facilitate their children’s learning t home.