Coping Mechanism of Grade 10 Students in Modular Distance Learning in

Mangaldan National High School S.Y 2021-2022

A Research Paper

Submitted in Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirements for the Subject

English

Jezzyhan D. Olegario

Jade Mercado

Jovel D. Carbonel

Ma. Catherine Agbayani

X- Amorsolo
 CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

This chapter will present the background of the study, the statement of the

problem, the significance of the study, the scope and delimitation, and the

definition of terms.

I. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

The researchers want to conduct this study since many students are
having a hard time in modular distance learning these days.
According to Calo and Bustamante (2021), The emergence of the Covid-
19 pandemic has brought a lot of changes in many aspects of the people’s
lives and the community as a whole. Medicine, trade, and education
are just among the few fields severely affected by the said pandemic. And its
unprecedented occurrence challenged the readiness and initiative of the
government’s system. For the field of education, a continuity plan for
learning has been laid, and actions were taken to ensure that the learners
still acquire access to education despite the present situation. Distance
education is not a new way of teaching. It was believed to start in 18 th century
butts rapid growth began in late 1900s because of technological advances.
According to Kentnor (2015), Sir Isaac Pitman was the pioneer of distance
education by mailing his students with postcards and instructed them to
transcribe passages from the bible. Over the last 300 years, distance learning
run parallel with innovations in communications technology, and continued to
grow in popularity.

It sustained to reach new heights as the technology develops (Kentor,

2015). According to Barcenas, In Philippines, modular learning is a form of
distance learning that uses individualized Self-Learning Modules (SLM) based
on the most essential learning competencies provided by Department of
Education. The modules include sections on motivation and assessment that
serves as a complete guide to both teachers’ and students’ desired
competencies (Manlangit et al., n.d.).According to Malaya (n.d.), modular
distance learning features instruction in print or digital format/electronic copy,
whichever is applicable to the learner. Learners under modular distance
learning can also use other resources such as Learner’s Materials, textbooks,
activity sheets, study guides, and other study materials. Usually, teachers will
have to deliver appropriate learning materials. However, students can also
access these materials by downloading electronic copies through their
computer, tablet PC, or smartphone. Last December 2019, a pandemic
outbreak started in China locking down most countries and freezing all
transactions including schools and universities (Tria 2020).

With the advent of continuous learning, Philippines pushed with the

opening of classes on October 5, 2020 with the Covid cases in the country still
rising. To cope with the situation of pandemic, the country adapted the
distance learning with modular approach as the mostly cited modality
especially for distant and less privileged areas. Though the school opening
caused alarm and clamor for many civilians that it might possibly worsen the
Covid cases in the country, President Rodrigo Duterte supported this scheme
for learning promising to scrape the bottom of the barrel for funding. Also,
Education Undersecretary Diosdado San Antonio said that Department of
Education shifted to distance learning for the school year to comply with Inter-
Agency Task Force (IATF) directive for schools to delay face-to-face classes until
coronavirus vaccine is available (Magsambol 2020).
II. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The main objective of this study is to determine the cause and impact of

Coping Mechanism of Grade 10 Students in Modular Distance Learning in

Mangaldan National High School S.Y 2021-2022. Specifically, it aims the ff.

questions:

1. What are the causes why students are having a hard time in modular

distance learning?

2. What are the effects of students who fail to submit their modules on

time?

3. How can the students cope up in their situation?

III. SCOPE AND DELIMITATION

In this study, the researchers strongly focused on the Coping Mechanism

of Grade 10 SPA Students in Modular Distance Learning in Mangaldan

National High School S.Y 2021-2022. The researcher will have 10 participants

out of 53 Grade 10 SPA students of Mangaldan National High School.

IV. CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

This research indicates that the Grade 10 SPA students of Mangaldan

National High School are to analyze what are the coping mechanisms of
modular distance learning. The researcher will conduct an interview among the
Grade 10 SPA students of Mangaldan National High School.

V. RESEARCH PARADIGM

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

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causes why will conduct an presentation
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National High Students of
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What are the
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effects of
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fail to submit by the school
their modules administrators
on time? and teachers.

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students cope
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VI. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The researchers considered this study significant because the data can
provide the information about coping mechanisms of the respondents to school
administrators, teachers, parents, students and future researchers.

To the school administrators. This study shall help the school

administrators on how to give guidance to the students so that they will be
more productive in answering the student’s modules.

To the teachers. This study shall help the teachers on how to help their
students coping up in this new normal.

To the parents. This study shall help the parents to guide their children
to do better and cope up easily in modular distance learning.

To the future researchers. This study shall help the future researchers to
find more information and to discover new ideas about the effects of coping
mechanisms on modular distance learning.

VII. DEFINITION OF TERMS

Coping mechanism - The state of G10 SPA students during modular distance
learning.
SPA (special program in the arts) - is one of the special class in Mangaldan
national high school.
Modular Distance learning - It is the use of Modules made by teachers with
different tasks and learning activities based from the essential learning
competencies.