Modular Distance Learning: Its Effect in the Learning Performance of Junior High School Learners of Vicente L. Basit Memorial High School

This research examined the impact of (MDL) modular distance learning on Junior High School learners at Vicente L. Basit Memorial High School. It utilized the descriptive correlational method of research which involves the collection and analysis of the respondents’ demographic profile and it sought the significant relationship between the demographic profile of the respondents and the learning performance of the students as well as the significant difference along social interaction, access to resources, assessment and feedback, and learning interest and motivation. Learning interventions were proposed to improve the learning performance of the Junior High School learners in Vicente L. Basit Memorial High School. The data were obtained from 240 student-respondents. The findings revealed that, the profile of the respondents vary such that there are more females who are pursuing their studies rather males, with most families’ earnings ranges from Php 5,000-15,000, each family averagely comprised of five to six members. Along the four indicators, the students believe that the negative feelings linked with social interaction negatively influence them, students encountered several problems in using the limited educational resources, they have less opportunity to explain ideas or ask questions which affects how well they understand the lesson and perform on examinations. The students have hard time managing their time and staying motivated because of several issues, and the learners ignored the importance of improving school performance because of the challenges which make them not to give priority to their studies. Lastly, the profile of the respondents has no significant relationship on the effect of modular distance learning during the new normal learning modality, except for the grade level. The said summary of findings resulted to a list of recommendations that will improve the learning performance of the respondents in the present mode of classes.