Modular Learning Set-up: It’s Influence to Senior High School Students

Chapter I
THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction
Mental Health includes one’s psychological, emotional and social well-being that affects
how they think, feel and act. It also helps in determining how one handles stress, makes choices
and relates to others. This is imperative given how mental illness may hinder student success
(Sampson & Kessler, 2008). Each individual's mental well-being is essential for successful and
productive living.
According to Department of Education (DepEd), given the challenges we faced today and
the evolution of technology, education is also drastically changing (Briones, 2011). In
responding to these circumstances, educational leaders made the decision to embrace the new
normal in education. That is why; there are different studying modalities being carried out
through the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education
(CHED). Those are Online, Modular, and Blended Mode of Learning.
Modular learning is the most popular type of Distance Learning. In the Philippines, this
learning modality is currently used by all public 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). This is also in consideration of the learners in rural
areas where internet is not accessible for online learning.
Mental illness, although not a new concern, has become increasingly acceptable to
discuss in recent years. A growing body of research about Senior High School  students' mental
health concerns underlines the need for educators to consider how mental health might affect
students. There are several options available for gaining access to Online Learning and Teaching.
However, most of us favored Modular Form of  Learning.
Owning to various advantages it provided for learners who were suffering. The
consequences are far-reaching, and they have  an impact and huge adjustment on learning this
academic year and until the following years. Learners are suffered as a result of the new
structure, commonly known as the "Modular Learning" style. The study evaluated such
indicators as satisfaction with academic performance, the severity of depressive symptoms and
anxiety. The results obtained indicate that the prevalence of depressive symptoms and anxiety
among students was significantly higher during the distance learning period   compared to
similar indicators obtained during the full-time study period.
 As the modules are answered at home, where there might be a lot of stress, the student
may acquire anxiety as a result of the lack of peace in their studying environment. Students who
are distracted with responsibilities other than schoolwork, as well as students who lacks in
parental assistance and must study on their own, are particularly vulnerable (Ajmal & Ahmad,
2019). Considering of this existing condition, the researcher conducted a study on how to address
and identify the effectiveness that this brings to the current generation especially for the mental
health of Senior High School modular students. The real problem is supposed to be students
should have face to face classes, so they can disscus to the teacher directly what they are
studying for. This research will assist to enhance the educational curriculum that is currently
provided to learners. We pursue to gather facts and data that will support and reinforce our
chosen issue, which we feel should be brought to the attention of the public.

Statement of the Problem

The study will assess The Modular Learning Set-up: It's influence to Senior High School
students at Notre Dame Trece Martirez for the school year 2021-2022.
Specifically, the researchers sought answers to the following questions:

1. What is the profile of the students in terms of:

1.1 Age;
1.2 Gender;

2. How does Modular Learning set-up affects the mental health of the students?

3.What forms of mental health issues does students experience in Modular set- up?

4. What are the handing strategies of the Modular Learners despite the set-up difficulties?
Scope and Delimitation

The main purpose of this study was to analyze mental health barriers and to perceive the
influence of modular learning on students mental health so that the researchers can raise an
awareness in regards with this topic.
The major participants of this research study will be randomly selected respondents in the
school year 2021-2022, including 8 Grade 11 students and 8 Grade 12 students totaling 16
respondents. The researchers focused their investigation on 16 students in grades 11 and 12 in
the second semester of Notre Dame, Trece Martirez's school year 2021-2022.

Significance of the Study

The result of the study will be beneficial to the following:

Students. Through this study, the students will be able to precisely give them
opinions and challenges on the influence of mental health in modular learning set-up and for
them to be able to get along with their problem.

Teachers. The research assists teachers in being more aware of their students and, most
importantly, what they can do in order to address the students’ problems.

Guidance Counselor. Virtual sessions with school guidance counselors can help with early
detection and referral to primary care and mental health treatments.

Future Researchers. The study will be useful for the future researchers who would
like to conduct similar studies.
Definition of Terms

The following terms were defined in the study according to how they are used:

Modular Learning Set-Up. Individualized teaching involves allowing learners to employ self-
learning modules (SLMs) in print or digital format/electronic copy, depending on the learner's
context, as well as additional learning resources such as Learner's Materials, textbooks, activity
sheets, study guides, and other study materials. (teacherph)

Modality. The most capable autonomous learner and learners who are supervised by their
parents and guardians on a regular basis.

Module. Teaching modules are topic guides and lessons for specific subjects that are provided
by the school using the modular method.

Grade 11 & 12 Students. Refers to the learners enrolled in SHS Notre Dame, Trece Martirez
and serves as our respondents.

Mental  Health. The respondents' stress levels, relationships with others, and decision-making
abilities were all measured.

Barriers. Pertains to the complications and concerns that the respondents have with the modular
setup's influence on their mental health.

DepEd. The Department of Education is the Philippine government's executive department in

charge of providing basic education access, fostering equity, and increasing quality.