Modular Learning Efficiency: Learner’s Attitude and Performance Towards Self-Learning Modules
April Clarice C. Bacomo1, Lucy P. Daculap2, Mary Grace O. Ocampo3, Crystalyn D. Paguia4, Jupeth T. Pentang5, Ronalyn M. Bautista6
Santo Niño Elementary School, San Vicente, Palawan, Philippines1,
Tinintinan Elementary School, Araceli, Palawan, Philippines2
Araceli National High School, Araceli, Palawan, Philippines3
Inagawan Sub Elementary School, Puerto Princesa City, Philippines4
College of Education, Western Philippines University, Puerto Princesa City, Philippines5
School of Graduate Studies, Saint Mary’s University, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines6
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54476/s149512
ABSTRACT
Learner’s attitude towards modular distance learning catches uncertainties as a world crisis occurs up to this point. As self-learning modules (SLMs) become a supplemental means of learning in new normal education, this study investigated efficiency towards the learners’ attitude and performance. Specifically, the study described the learners’ profile and their attitude and performance towards SLMs. It also ascertained the relationship between the learner’s profile with their attitude and performance, as well as the relationship between attitude and performance relevant to SLMs. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed in the study with 88 non-randomly chosen participants from secondary schools in West Philippines. The learners’ GWA (general weighted average) was used to determine their performance and a survey questionnaire for their profile and attitude. Frequency counts, percentage, and Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient were used to analyze the data gathered with the aid of Jamovi software. Results revealed a strong correlation between attitude and performance, but there was no link between learner’s attitude and performance as to the learner’s profile. It was affirmed that attitude is a compelling factor that is related with performance. Hence, this research has broader ramifications that can direct the Bureau of Learning Delivery to orient the module writers to further contextualize the learning materials that can compound learner’s disposition and academic performance.
Keywords: Attitude, Academic Performance, COVID-19, New Normal Education, Modular Learning