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TITLE OF ACTION ONLINE DISCUSSION: A Support System in Addressing Problems

RESEARCH Encountered by the Selected Grade 10 Students
in Modular Mode of Learning

I. INTRODUCTION Distance learning refers to a learning modality, where learning takes place
between the teacher and the learners who are geographically remote from each other
during instruction. This modality has three types: Modular Distance Learning, Online
Learning, and TV/Radio-Based instruction. (Quinones, 2020).

Modular learning is the most popular type of Distance Learning in the

Philippines, this learning modality is currently used by both public and private schools
because according to a survey conducted by the Department of Education (DepEd).
Learning through printed and digital modules emerged as the most preferred distance
learning method of parents with children who are enrolled this academic year
(Bernardo, J).

Learner’s problem in answering the modules rises as the academic year

started. Both the learners and parents are having difficult time in answering the
activities and exercises due to lack of knowledge and expertise in different subject
areas. Because of this situation, the possibility of the learners of getting high scores
lessen. Having this kind of challenges, learners and parents are urge to use different
platforms such as messaging applications for them to consult the assigned teachers
in different subject areas.

The presence of a mentor to lend a helping hand no matter how small or big
the problem is, is sealed to them by the virtue of their profession. Thus, scheduling of
online discussion is deemed necessary.

The aim of online discussion is to help students cope with lessons, intensify
learning and complete the needed task given in the module or as simple as sharing
to their teachers what bothers them. This usually last for an hour depending on the
degree to which they need help and expertise of the teachers on the topic at hand.

The main purpose of this study is to design and develop an online discussion
for students to assist them in their academic difficulties.

A. Research Research Questions:

Questions
1. What is the demographic profile of the respondents according to:

a.) Age c. Section

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b.) Sex

2. What are the problems encountered by the selected Grade 10 students in modular
mode of learning?

3. What are the benefits of online discussion as a support system in addressing

problems of selected Grade 10 students in modular mode of learning?

B. Hypothesis

II. BRIEF REVIEW OF III. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

RELATED
LITERATURE AND There are many benefits to having online discussions even in face-to-face (f2f)
STUDIES course. From fully f2f to blend to fully online, the students can expand their learning
outside the classroom through interactive dialogue with their peers and the instructor.
An online discussion is very similar to an f2f talk in that they require moderation and
active management by the instructor, preparation time, and summarization of the
concepts covered. In this learning guide an online discussion is defined as
communication between instructors and students using interactive communication
tools. These tools can take many forms, from chat sessions, to discussion forums, to
video chat. The value of the online discussion is that even those students who are
shy and timid can find the time to express their views, and more in-depth dialogue
between students-students can occur.

According to Bedi, L. (2008), online discussion helps the learners increase the
level of their quality of work. If the instructor makes the expectations and
requirements clear then, given that students have time to reflect on their discussion
contributions before posting, they can offer more resources and interesting facts than
they could in a f2f talk on the same topic, thus increasing the quality of the
discussions.

He also states that online discussion will give learners an equal chances to
learn. In a modular mode of learning there is no time for everyone to talk; as soon as
the learners receive the modules, they immediately answer the exercises written on
the modules. The online format is a great place to continue the classroom
discussions thus allowing all the students, even the shy or timid, a chance to have
their say. This also allows students to participate at the same time in multiple lines of
thought (threads) within the same discussion theme.

According to Blau, P. G. (2020), learners nowadays are having a hard time in

answering their modules because of lack of instruction from the teachers. He states
that online discussion will give the learners a chance to have a direct and clear
instruction from the teachers. Blau also said that one of the benefits of online
discussion is the immediate response from the teacher about the queries of the
learners. He said that learners under the modular mode of learning often asked
questions on how and what to do about their modules.

Dennen, V. P. (2005) said that teacher-students’ interaction is also present in

online discussion. He also added that the value of the online discussion is that even
those students who are shy and timid can find the time to express their views, and
more in-depth dialogue between students-students can occur.
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IV. SCOPE AND SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS

LIMITATIONS
This study was conducted to determine the powerful tool in addressing
problems encountered by the identified Grade 10 students in the new learning
modality during this pandemic in Eastern Tayabas College Inc. Through the use of
questionnaire as a tool. The researcher gathered information from students.

The researcher randomly selected 50 students in Grade 10 who presently

enrolled in S.Y. 2020-2021 to gather information in the new learning modality during
this pandemic.

V. METHODOLOGY Research Design

This study will use descriptive method of research because it is something more
and beyond just data gathering the responses and investigating the problem.
According to VALDEZ (2012). Descriptive Method is concerned with the description
of data and characteristics about a population. The goal is the acquisition of factual,
accurate and systematic data that can be used in average, frequencies and similar
statistical calculations. This research, however, aim to determine the problems and
benefits of online discussion as a support system in addressing problems of
selected Grade 10 students in modular mode of learning.

Research Locale

This study will be conducted at Eastern Tayabas College Inc. This was founded by
Dr. Vicente R. Vilar, an Educator,Socio-economic Leader and Business Executive
born in Lopez, Quezon. It was way back in 1920. After the Second World War, the
institute began its operation now name Eastern Tayabas College Inc. It is located at
the Fourth District of Quezon Province Municipality of Lopez, Quezon.

Research Instrument

The main type of research instrumentation which will be applied in this research is
a questionnaire which is prepared and formulated by the researcher to gather the
necessary data. It is the most efficient device for gathering the greatest volume of
information with consistency. The questionnaire has three parts. The first part will be
demographic profile of the respondents, the second part will be the encountered
problems in modular learning and the last part is the benefits of online discussion.

Data Gathering Procedure

The preliminary form of questionnaire will be constructed for comments and

suggestions by the action research adviser regarding the format of item and content.
The suggestions will serve as the guidelines for revision of questionnaire. After this,
the approval of the intention letter containing the request to conduct a survey for the
students. The questionnaire will be distributed and retrieve. The data gather will be
recorded, ordered, analyzed and will be interpreted accordingly.
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Statistical Treatment of Data

In this study, the researcher will use different statistical measures to treat the data.
All data will be carefully read and examined for analysis. They will be tallied and
entered into a master list of the data collection sheet. Percentage will be used to
interpret the profile of the respondents with the following formula:

f
P= x 100
n
Where: P= Percentage

f = frequency

n = Number of respondents

Weighted arithmetic mean used to identify the impact of parental involvement to

the academic performance. This formula cite from “Statistics: Rudiments and
Analysis of Data” Author by Carmelita U. Cruz, ph.D. (2007). It has the following
formula:

X=
∑ fw
n
Where: X = Weighted arithmetic mean

∑ fw = Number of responses
n = Number of respondents

The computed weighted arithmetic mean was qualitatively described using the
continuous scale as follow:

Continuum:

4.21----5.00 = (SA) Strongly Agree

3.41----4.20= ( A) Agree

2.61----3.40= ( U ) Uncertain

1.81----2.60= ( DA) Disagree

1.00----1.80= (SDA) Strongly Disagree

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VI.RESULTS AND PART I: PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENTS

DISCUSSION
Table1. Distribution of Respondents in Terms of Age

AGE FREQUENCY(F) PERCENTAGE(%) RANK

18-19 1 2% 3
16-17 19 38% 2
14-15 30 60% 1
total 50 100%
Table 1. above shows the distribution of the respondents in terms of age. It revealed
that most of the respondents are in the age bracket of 14-15 years old representing
60% of the total responses. Last, from age bracket of 18-19 years old representing
2% of the total responses.

Table 2. Distribution of Respondent in terms of Section

Section Frequency(F) Percentage (%) Rank

Eagle 20 40% 1
Dove 11 22% 2
Hawk 5 10% 4.5
Falcon 6 12% 3
Peacock 5 10% 4.5
Hornbill 3 6% 6
Total 50 100%
Table 2. above shows the distribution of the respondents in terms of section. It
revealed that most of the respondents are in the section of 10 eagle representing
40%of the total responses. Last, from section hornbill representing 6% of the total
responses .

Table 3. Distribution of Respondents in terms of Sex

Sex Frequency Percentage Rank

Male 28 56% 1
Female 22 44% 2
Total 50 100%
Table 3. above shows the distribution of the respondents in terms of Sex. It revealed
that most of the respondents are in the male representing 56% of the total responses.
While male have 44% of the total responses.

PART II. SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

TABLE 4. Frequency Distribution and Weighted Mean of Encountered Problems

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in Modular Learning

INDICATORS 5 4 3 2 1 WM INT RANK

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEMS
Quality of Instruction 8 22 20 4 0 3.92 A 2
Parental Guidance/Supervision 9 20 16 4 1 3.64 A 4
Lack of Knowledge to the subject 8 26 11 3 2 4.18 A 1
matter
Time Management 6 19 20 11 2 3.82 A 3
Quantity of Modules 4 20 20 6 0 3.44 A 5
AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN 3.8 A

Table 4 shows the frequency distribution and weighted mean of Encountered

Problems in Modular Learning It revealed that the most common answer of the
respondents was “Lack of knowledge to the subject matter”. It has weighted mean of
4.18 and interpreted as “ Agree”. It was followed by the “ Quality of Instruction” and
has weighted mean of 3.92 and interpreted as “ Agree”. It was followed by the “ Time
Management” and has the weighted mean of 3.82.and interpreted as “ Agree”. Then
followed by “ Parental Guidance/ Supervision” and has the weighted mean of 3.64.
and interpreted as “ Agree”. Then followed by “ Quantity of Modules”and has
weighted mean of 3.44. and interpreted as “ Agree”.

According to Pratt, K. (2007). Lack of knowledge to the subject matter by the

learners and parents is the major problem in modular mode of learning. He states
that students are having difficulties in answering the modules because of this factor.
For the part of the parents, he states that they are hesitant and helping and in guiding
their children in answering the module because they only have limited knowledge
about the topic given in the modules.

Table 5. Frequency Distribution and weighted mean of Benefits of Online Discussion

INDICATORS 5 4 3 2 1 WM INT RANK

BENEFITS OF ONLINE DISCUSSION
Work Quality(The quality of the 17 22 10 0 1 4.08 A 1
outputs are good as a result of
the discussion)
Equal Chances( Everyone has 15 24 10 0 1 3.88 A 3
the chance to ask questions
regarding the lesson)
Direct and Clear Instructions 12 24 11 4 0 3.7 A 5
from the Teacher
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Immediate response from the 13 21 15 0 2 3.92 A 2

teacher about the queries of the
students
Teacher-students interaction is 13 19 15 2 1 3.82 A 4
present
AVERAGE WEIGHTED MEAN 3.88 A

Table 5 shows the frequency distribution and weighted mean of Benefits of Online
Discussion. It revealed that the most common answer of the respondents was “Work
Quality”. It has weighted mean of 4.08 and interpreted as “ Agree”. It was followed by
the “ Immediate response from the teacher about the queries of the students” and
has weighted mean of 3.92 and interpreted as “ Agree”. It was followed by the “ Equal
Chances(everyone has the chance to ask questions regarding the lesson)” and has
the weighted mean of 3.88.and interpreted as “ Agree”. Then followed by “ Teacher-
Students interaction is present” and has the weighted mean of 3.82 and interpreted
as “ Agree”. Then followed by “Quantity of Direct and Clear Instructions from the
teacher “and has weighted mean of 3.7. And interpreted as “Agree”.

According to Bedi, L. (2008), online discussion helps the learners increase

the level of their quality of work. If the instructor makes the expectations and
requirements clear then, the learners will come up with a good quality of their outputs
based on the given instructions and requirements during the online discussion.

VII. CONCLUSION The following are the conclusions formulated regarding ONLINE DISCUSSION: A
Support System in Addressing Problems Encountered By the Selected Grade 10
Students in Modular Mode of Learning.
1. Grade 10 students of Eastern Tayabas College Inc. School Year 2020-2021 are
aged 14-15 years old.
2. Grade 10 students of Eastern Tayabas College Inc. School Year 2020-2021 are
having a hard time in answering their modules/ LAS due to Lack of Knowledge to the
Subject Matter.
3. It can be inferred that having online discussion will lead the Grade 10 students of
Eastern Tayabas College School Year 2020-2021, to have Quality of Outputs as the
results of the discussion.
VIII. RECOMMENDA 1. For the students, to have an advance reading about the subject matter they
TIONS are having difficulty with. Ask assistance to their parents and teacher.
2. For the teachers, to continue to have online discussion with the use of
different social media platforms.
3. For the Principal and Coordinator, to create program about online discussion.
4. For the Administrator, to invest in internet connectivity for the success of
program created by the principal and coordinators about online discussion

IX. LIST OF REFERENCES

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REFERENCES
 Bernardo, J. (2020, July 30). Modular Learning most preferred parents:Deped.
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by-parentsdeped

 Bedi, L. (2008).  Best practices of faculty in facilitating online asynchronous

discussions for higher student satisfaction. U21Global.

 Blau, P. G. (2009). Online teaching effectiveness: A tale of two

instructors. International review of research in open and distance
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 Dennen, V. P. (2005). From message posting to learning dialogues: Factors

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 Massolini, M., & Maddison, S. (2007). When to jump in: The role of the
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X. APPENDICES
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DATA
Name: Noreen Grace M. Nuylan
Sex: Female
Birthday: January 25, 1996
Birth Place: Lopez, Quezon
Citizenship: Filipino
Email: noreengracenuylan@gmail.com
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Elementary: Gomez Elementary School
Secondary: Eastern Tayabas College
Tertiary: Calauag Central College

PERSONAL DATA
Name: Ruel L.Argosino
Sex: Male
Birthday: April 20,1986
Birth Place: Lopez, Quezon
Citizenship: Filipino
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Email: ruelargosino8@gmail.com
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Elementary: Lopez West Elementary School Bldg.1
Secondary: Lopez National Comprehensive High School
Tertiary: Gordon College

PERSONAL DATA
Name: Jay P. Pera
Sex: Male
Birthday: June 19, 1992
Birth Place: Calauag, Quezon
Citizenship: Filipino
Email: peraj498@gmail.com
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Elementary: Pinagkamaligan Elementary School
Secondary: Saintm Peter’s School
Tertiary: Calauag Central College Inc.

PERSONAL DATA
Name: Donne Janus S. Bravante
Sex: Male
Birthday: January 8, 1985
Birth Place: Quezon City
Citizenship: Filipino
Email: izenbravante@gmail.com
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Elementary: Gumaca East Central School
Secondary: Gumaca National High School
Tertiary: Eastern Quezon College

PERSONAL DATA
Name: Rolando A. Maranca Jr.
Sex: Male
Birthday: January 27, 1991
Birth Place: Lopez, Quezon
Citizenship: Filipino
Email: rolandomaranca@gmail.com
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Elementary: Gomez Elementary School
Secondary: Lopez National Comprehensive High School
Tertiary: Polytechnic University of the Philippines

SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME OF THE RESEARCHER

Noreen Grace M. Nuylan Ruel L. Argosino Jay P. Pera

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Donne Janus S. Bravante Rolando A. Maranca Jr.