CHALLENGES OF

TEACHERS IN
MODULAR DISTANCE
LEARNING MODALITY
IN THE NEW NORMAL

Julie Ann P. Balicha

Presenter
MODULAR DISTANCE LEARNING
 MODULAR DISTANCE LEARNING
Modular Distance Learning is in the
form of individualized instruction that
allows learners to use self-learning
modules (SLMs) in print or
digital format/electronic
copy, whichever is
applicable in the context
of the learner and other
learning resources.
 MODULAR DISTANCE LEARNING
Students use self-learning modules (SLMs) in print or digital
format/electronic copy, whichever is applicable in the
context of the learner, and other learning resources activity
sheets, study guides and other study materials. Learners
can have access to electronic copies of learning materials
on USB storage and printed SLMs. The teacher takes the
responsibility of monitoring the progress of the learners by
checking their work submitted/dropped off at school every
end of the week. The learners may ask
assistance from the teacher via e-mail,
telephone, text message/instant
messaging, etc. during teacher's office
hours.
 REASONS WHY TEACHERS ARE IN FAVOR
OF MODULAR DISTANCE LEARNING?

• If to consider the engagement capacity of children,

modular distance is more convenient.
• It is much accessible for the kind of pupils in the
community.
• It can cater pupils who cannot
afford gadgets and internet
connectivity that will be used
in online class.
• This is the appropriate learning
modality in our community.
 REASONS WHY TEACHERS ARE IN FAVOR
OF MODULAR DISTANCE LEARNING?
• More time to read/study the lesson.
• It is more reliable and convenient to pupils who do not
have gadgets.
• Not every pupil is fortunate like their classmates and
most of them only rely on books, that is why modular is
more applicable than online learning.
• MDL provides greater flexibility
for students to work at their own
pace and review work as needed.
• Incapability to access online
learning.
 ADVANTAGES OF
MODULAR DISTANCE LEARNING
1. LEARNING CONTINUES WHEN THE LEARNERS ADAPT
TO CHANGE
-There are more learners who are learning even in this type
of academic set-up wherein they are learning at home with
the guidance and supervision of their parents in their SLM
or their self-learning modules.
2. PARENTS REALIZE THEIR IMPORTANT ROLE IN
THEIR CHILDREN’S EDUCATION
-Due to the covid-19 crisis going on in the
country, parents now realized their role in
their children’s learning and education.
They are now aware that teaching is not easy.
 ADVANTAGES OF
MODULAR DISTANCE LEARNING
3. MODULAR DISTANCE LEARNING TEACH THE LEARNERS
VALUES AS WELL AS THE LESSONS
-They learn how to manage their time because even if they are at
home, they have to strictly follow their schedule in answering the LAS
or the learner’s answer sheets based on their SLM or the
self-learning modules.
4. TEACHERS BECOME OPEN-MINDED WITH THE
CHALLENGES BROUGHT BY THE PANDEMIC
-There are teachers who look at the pandemic
as a challenge of educational growth by
means of making the (SLMs) self learning
modules, compiling all the necessary lessons ,
objectives and competencies.
 CHALLENGES OF TEACHERS
IN THE PREPARATION OF MODULES
1. Time Consuming
-The lack of enough time in preparing and printing the modules of the
students causes the late production of modules.
2. Lack of Printing Materials/Scarcity of Resources
-The lack of printing materials and scarcity of supplies affect the
productivity of teachers in the production of modules. Sometimes,
teachers ask for donations from other individuals such as bond papers
and inks.
3. Insufficient time and assistance in printing
the modules
-Teachers prepare the modules only per unit
or chapter to be able to produce the modules
on time.
 CHALLENGES OF TEACHERS
IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF MODULES
To avoid the risks of the COVID-19 pandemic, the schools
implemented a system of delivery and retrieval.
1. Late students who claim their modules
Students who claim the modules late than the
scheduled time that became the reason why some
students submit late outputs or even
do not submit at all.
2.Inactive contact numbers of learners
(Access to students)
3. Difficulty in contacting students’
parents
 CHALLENGES OF TEACHERS
IN MONITORING STUDENT’S LEARNING
1. Unable to contact the learners
2. Students/parents with no contact numbers/internet
connection
-Since teachers sometimes use social media platforms such as
messenger and email to monitor the students learning and for the
submission of some activities, some students cannot submit due to
lack of internet connectivity and the gadget needed
3. Difficulty in validating students’ performance
-The validation of students’ learning is also difficult
on the part of the teacher since there are modules
being answered by parents and tutors, not the
learners.
4. Personal monitoring may cause health-risks
 CHALLENGES OF TEACHERS
IN THE RETRIEVAL OF MODULES
1. Students’ failure to follow the schedule set for the
submission of modules
It affects the teacher’s schedule in checking the modules
as it consumes time in checking all the outputs of the
students.
2. Submission of incomplete answers in a particular
module
Teachers tend to accept these modules but they give
instructions to the student to accomplish the lacking
activities. But teachers find it hard whenever there are
students who do not submit any answered module in a
specific quarter
 CHALLENGES OF TEACHERS
IN THE RETRIEVAL OF MODULES
3. Unidentified answer sheets of students
As teachers segregate the modules, traceability of
students’ answered modules becomes a
challenge on their part.
Sometimes this becomes the reason why
there are modules being given to the wrong
adviser or teacher-in-charge
4. Not all students submit the answered modules
Poor attendance of students’ submission of
module
 CHALLENGES OF TEACHERS
IN CHECKING & EVALUATING STUDENT’S ANSWERS IN
THE MODULE
1. Limited time in checking due to other tasks
too many loads of paper works affect the teachers’ time
and efficiency in checking students’ outputs.
2. Low scores of students
3. Not legible handwriting of a student
This affects the teachers’ interpretation and
understanding of what students have
answered. This may also result in teachers
being unable to check the outputs of students since the
students’ penmanship is not legible
How teachers cope with the challenges they
encounter in MODULAR DISTANCE
LEARNING MODALITY
1. Time Management
Through providing a schedule of activities and balancing
tasks, teachers are able to deal with tasks in ways that
they know which to prioritize.
2. Positivity
Being positive lessens the burdens
of teachers and it shows the teachers
what to focus on and how to deal
with things calmly without causing
mental stress
How teachers cope with the challenges they
encounter in MODULAR DISTANCE
LEARNING MODALITY
3. Alternative Plans
This includes certain situations where
Sometimes teachers spent from their
own pocket when necessary in terms
of the reproduction of modules or
learning activity sheets and other
related learning materials.
4. Attending online webinars and
trainings
To ease this struggle, teachers equip
themselves by attending online webinars
and training, reading articles, and even
asking help from a colleague