Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 34 no. 10 (2025)

Assessing Modular Distance Learning in Araling Panlipunan: Implementation Extent, Challenges, and Academic Outcomes in Talakag District III

Kenje Obod | Lutchie Ducot

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study aimed to explore the relationship between the extent of Modular Distance Learning (MDL) implementation, challenges encountered during its process, and learners' academic achievement in Araling Panlipunan at Talakag District III during SY 2020–2021. The research employed a descriptive-correlational design and utilized a validated questionnaire developed by Prof. Nuri Gomleksiz to gather data from teachers across 12 schools in the district. The results showed that MDL was implemented to a moderate extent across module content, utilization, teacher facilitation roles, but only to a low extent regarding transferable skills. Teachers generally held positive views about MDL's effectiveness despite encountering moderate challenges such as insufficient time for learners to ask questions and difficulties with module content clarity. Notably, most learners demonstrated outstanding academic performance in Araling Panlipunan without any significant correlation between MDL implementation extent and academic achievement. The findings suggest that while MDL is perceived as effective by teachers and can lead to strong academic outcomes for learners, there are areas needing improvement—particularly enhancing teacher support systems alongside parental involvement to optimize future implementations. Recommendations include sustaining current levels of MDL while addressing technical challenges faced by educators through strengthened technical assistance from school heads. Overall, this study highlights the potential benefits of modular learning when supported adequately but also underscores the need for continuous refinement based on feedback from both educators and learners.



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