INTRODUCTION
Modular Distance learning is the most popular type of Distance Learning in the
Philippines. According to a survey conducted by the Department of Education (DepEd), modular
distance learning is currently used by most public because learning through printed and digital
materials considered as preferred distance learning method of parents having their children
enrolled for this year. This is also in consideration of the learners in rural areas where internet is
not accessible for online learning.
It is relevant to consider the advantages and disadvantages of the Distance Learning,
both on the part of teachers and pupils. At the same time, teachers, especially those of the older
generation, were often less prepared to switch to distance learning than students, belonging to
the so-called “Z” generation. They developed electronic communication skills.
Statement of the Problem
The modular distance learning is one of the options to pursue education considering the
current state of the Philippines right due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although having this mode
of learning will be beneficial to the pupils’ learning, we can’t deny the fact that there are factors
affecting the learning and the pupils themselves. To deeply analyze the situation, this proposed
research can be a way to determine what are the effects and challenges being faced by
kindergarten pupil in modular distance learning.
Research Objectives:
The designing of this research papers entitled Modular Distance Learning in Times of
Pandemic: Its Effects and Challenges to the Kindergarten Pupil has the following objectives:
To understand the concept of Modular Distance Learning
To identify the effects of Modular Distance Learning to the Pupil
To identify the challenges being faced by the pupils undergoing the Modular Distance
Learning
Research Questions:
The research paper sought answers to the following questions:
1. What are the challenges being faced by the kindergarten pupils undergoing the Modular
Distance learning?
1.2 How did the pupils cope the challenges occurred in Modular Distance learning?
2. What are the effects of the Modular Distance learning to the pupils?
3. How did the Modular Distance learning affect the status of the pupils?
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of Modular Distance learning?
Hypotheses
Null Hypothesis:
The Modular Distance learning doesn’t have significant effects and challenges to the
Kindergarten pupils.
Alternative Hypothesis:
The Modular Distance learning do have significant effects and challenges to the
Kindergarten pupils.
Significance of the Study
This paper is highly significant for the all the citizens concerning to the status of their
kindergarten children that undergo Modular Distance Learning. The content of this research
paper will serve as another information source regarding the effects and challenges of the
kindergarten pupils under the Modular Distance learning. More importantly, all the data gathered
in the paper are all beneficial to raise the awareness and future concern about the learning of
the pupils.
Scope and Delimitation of the Study
The research paper only focuses to the pupils and limited to kindergarten children. The
range of the research will only cover the effects and challenges being encountered and
experienced by the kindergarten pupils through surveys and questionnaires handed over them.
Definition of Terms
Module - defined as a unit, chapter, topic, or segment of instruction. It is a standard unit or
instructional section of your course that is a “self-contained” chunk of instruction.
Modular Distance Learning - is a form of distance learning that uses Self-Learning Modules
(SLM) based on the most essential learning competencies (MELCS) provided by DepEd. The
modules include sections on motivation and assessment that serve as a complete guide of both
teachers' and students' desired competencies.
Kindergarten – a program that provides your child with an opportunity to learn and practice the
essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and study skills that he will use throughout his
schooling.
References:
https://www.dpublication.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/27-427.pdf
https://www.bioconferences.org/articles/bioconf/full_html/2020/10/bioconf_pes2020_00058/bioc
onf_pes2020_00058.html