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Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
REGION XII - SOCCSKSARGEN
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SARANGANI

PROFORMA FOR RESEARCH ENTRY

Research Title: BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES IN THE UTILIZATION OF LR ON

WHEELS AS AN INSTRUCTIONAL TOOL IN DATAL BASAK I.P. INTEGRATED
SCHOOL: BASIS FOR TEACHERS DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT

Research Proponents: CHRISTIAN A, CAPUNONG

BELINDA Z. PEREZ
LEONARDO R. JABALDE

Position: TEACHER 1 Division: SARANGANI

HEAD TEACHER 1
TEACHER 1

District: MAASIM 2 DISTRICT School: DATAL BASAK IP INTEGRATED SCHOOL

E-mail Address: christian.capunong@deped.gov.ph

belinda.perez@deped.gov.ph
leonardo.jabalde@deped.gov.ph

Mobile Number:
09274928314
09551247065
09061322389

Research Category: (Kindly check.)

Oral Presentation Poster Presentation

Research Theme/ Sub-theme: (Kindly check.)

Theme 1-A: Teaching and Learning (Sub-themes: Instruction & Curriculum)
Theme 1-B: Teaching and Learning (Sub-themes: Learners,
Assessment, Learning Outcomes)
____Theme 2: Child Protection
Theme 3: Human Resource Development
Theme 4: Governance cum Cross-Cutting Themes
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BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES IN THE UTILIZATION OF LR ON WHEELS AS

AN INSTRUCTIONAL TOOL IN DATAL BASAK I.P. INTEGRATED SCHOOL:
BASIS FOR TEACHERS DEVELOPMENTAL SUPPORT

ABSTRACT
The study investigated the benefits and challenges encountered in utilizing LR on
WHEELS. It employed sequential explanatory mixed method research design. The
approach used to collect the necessary data from the purposively selected junior
high school teachers was thru survey and interview. It was analyzed utilizing
frequency distribution, weighted mean formula and thematic content analysis. Result
of the survey indicated that LR On WHEELS is very beneficial to teachers as an
instructional tool such as it provides modern method of teaching. Meanwhile, the
result of the thematic content analysis emerged the following themes in challenges
encountered by teachers: limited source of electricity; technical difficulties;
instructional management. This study alleged that there are still various challenges
that should be addressed if it is to succeed. Accordingly, the study takes forward the
contention for this type of instructional resource as a feasible opportunity for IP
learners due to the presence of e-learning modality. This study suggests some
implications and recommendations to create an intervention program plan to support
teachers distance class instruction and for the continuance of e-learning
opportunities.

Keywords: LR on WHEELS, Benefits, Challenges, Developmental Support Program

Plan

I. Acknowledgment
The researchers would like to express sincere gratitude to our Almighty God,
with the guidance and knowledge He provides. To our school head, Belinda Z.
Perez, and to our PSDS, Rohayda Y. Ubpon, for the support in conducting this
study. Our beloved family, colleagues, and friends, you ought to know that your
support, knowledge, and encouragement are more important than we can express in
this study.

II. Context And Rationale

Learning Resource on Wi-Fi Hub Expanding E-Learning in Sarangani (LR ON
WHEELS) was regarded as an advanced learning modality among schools during
this period of pandemic. This e-learning modality is containing access to self-learning
modules (SLMs), videos, interactive activities, and pre- and post-tests even without
Internet. Consequently, this type of technology is alleged as one of the key elements
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of modern-day education and its use can mostly enhance teachers’ efficiency. This
kind of instruction this new normal is assessed to be very helpful. For educators, it
provides opportunities to exert effort, manipulate and retrieve information, and
encourages interactive learning, such as in distance learning. This practical device
has the ability not only enhance learning but in facilitating them solve complex
problems to enhance their competence (Ergashevna, 2021).
By the side of Datal Basak I.P. Integrated School, teachers implemented and
utilized this kind of upgraded technological learning resources for IP learners at their
mountainous community. Although teachers have begun to use gadgets and other
software platforms, teachers yet still asserted the kind of e-learning despite of their
remote location. Series of studies conducted investigating on this type of ICT as an
instructional tool for educators. As stated, among the participants of the study were
not entirely particular of the innovations in the e-learning instruction. In addition,
neither of the researchers entirely identify the weight that formed and understand the
circumstances the exist particularly for IP school teachers who were assigned in a
geographically isolated and disadvantaged area (Rotas, & Cahapay, 2020; Wabeke,
2021)
Hence, this trend induces researchers to investigate the benefits and
challenges encountered by the teachers at Datal Basak IP Integrated School given
that they use LR On WHEELS as an instructional tool. This study intent to generate
ideas and insights in managing an intervention program/activity to teachers’ class
instruction this pandemic who were assigned at far-flung areas.

III. Innovation, Intervention & Strategy

Crafting a support program plan from the gathered results that need to be
addressed was the basis of the development. The program was anchored in
Mezirow’s (2018) transformative learning theory, indicating the approach was among
the tangible ways to develop educators’ competence. The program plan in this
context was named 2C MOUNT BASAK or collaborating capacities in mounting
basic skills and knowledge. The action plan features to employ the following:
 Capacity Building – this intervention would provide options to assist teachers.
 Mentoring and Workshop – this strategy would fill up the gap of teachers’
capability.
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-Survey
Quantitative: -Frequency
-Benefit to distribution
teachers -Weighted mean Teachers’
developmental
support
Qualitative: -Interview program
-Challenges -FGD
encountered -Thematic
analysis

Figure 1. Conceptual Framework

IV. Action Research Questions

The purpose of this study was to analyze the benefits and challenges in the
utilization of LR on WHEELS as an instructional tool in Datal Basak I.P. Integrated
School: basis for teachers’ developmental support.
Specifically, this study sought to answer the following questions:
1. What is the level of benefits utilizing LR on Wheels as an instructional tool of
teachers?
2. What challenges do teachers encountered in utilizing LR on Wheels as an
instructional tool?
3. Based on the result, what developmental support program plan for teachers
could be formulated to enhance LR on WHEELS as an instructional tool?

V. Action Research Methods

Research Design
Sequential explanatory mixed method research design was employed to the
study (Ivankova, et. al., 2006; Creswell, 2014). This method is a collection and
analysis of quantitative data followed by a collection and analysis of qualitative data.
It was used to assist in describing and interpreting the findings of the study.
Research Locale
This study was conducted at Datal Basak IP Integrated School, Maasim 2
District, Division of Sarangani, Region XII.
Research Participants
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The participants of this study were the four junior high school teachers of the
research locale. They are chosen purposively by the researchers.
Research Instrument
The researchers utilized the validated self-made instrument. It is a survey and
a semi-structured interview that has gone through research experts’ evaluation. The
content of it was gathered from various references online and related literature. The
survey used 5-point Likert scale to describe the level of data set in every indicator.

Data

Gathering Procedure
The researchers sent a research proposal with a Letter of Intent to the
Principal, the District Office, and the Division Office. After such a proposal is
approved, consent was brought to the participants to conduct the study.
To acquire information on specific problem, data was gathered using the
following methods. Part 1: Survey on the level of benefits; Part 2: A Focus Group
Discussion on challenges encountered. Then after, analysis of the data collected
from each participant was transcribed thoroughly to avoid uncertainties.
Statistical/Data Analysis
For the valid and reliable interpretation of the data, the following was
employed. For subproblem number 1, weighted mean formula was the statistical tool
being used.
For subproblem number 2, thematic content analysis was employed. It was
used to examine the gathered data from the interview to provide initial identification
of the relevant codes (Ivankova, et. al., 2006).
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VI. Results And Discussions

Based on the gathered result, the following findings were drawn:
Table 1. Results of Level of Benefits to Teachers

Presented in table 1, the gathered data revealed that the level of benefits
utilizing LR on WHEELS as an instructional tool of teachers is excellent, acquiring a
weighted mean (WM) of 4.13. The data showed that LR on WHEELS has very high
level of benefits in which it provides modern method of teaching with weighted mean
of 5. In addition, among reasons that teachers revealed wherein it mutually acquired
WM of 4.75, it provides new learning opportunity for students, it helps in evaluating
students’ output, it helps in enhancing high order of thinking and ICT skills, it
provides content to teach, and it engages more fun and interactive teaching-learning.
Aside from that, the teachers revealed also LR on WHEELS brings opportunity in
developing own content for learning with WM of 4.5, it manages teachers learning
instruction with WM of 3.25, it is easy to use and understand with WM of 2.75, and it
can be utilized at any area WM of 2.
This indicated that this kind of e-learning resource such as the LR on
WHEELS, has a very high level of advantage to educators in distance learning
instruction. It indicated that this kind of e-learning resource is valuable in support to
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enhance’ content and pedagogy in distance learning. As assessed, it further added

that this e-learning resource understood to engage interactive teaching-learning
(Tupas, & Linas-Laguda, 2020).

In table 2, the gathered data presents the challenges encountered by

teachers in utilizing LR on WHEELS as an instructional tool. The analyzed results
are as follows.
Table 2. Thematic Analysis of Challenges Encountered by Teachers.

Limited source of electricity. Among the challenges encountered that

participants revealed is the limited source of electricity. This problem is due to the
low supply of solar energy because of the weather and simultaneous charging of
devices and gadgets.
Participant 1: “ang solar inverter ay hindi nakapag-charge ng mataas dahil sa ang
panahon dito ay minsan maulap at mahamog”
Participant 3: “may panahon din na sabay-sabay na na-charge ang mga tablet dahil
walang kuryente ang karamihan sa mga bahay ng mga estudyante”
Participant 4: “wala gaanong kuryente na nagagamit tuwing mababa ang solar
power”

Technical Difficulties. Participants revealed that they have also encountered

technical problems with the instructional tool such as limited range of access for the
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students, and limited knowledge on software icons and in creating e-learning

activities.
Participant 1: "may mga pagkakataon na nakakalimutan ko ang mga functions sa LR
on WHEELS”
Participant 2: “hirap ako sa paggawa ng mga digital na aktibidad ang pwede sa LR
on WHEELS”
Participant 4: “di abut ng signal ang ilan sa aking estudynte”

Poor instructional management. Finally, participants revealed their

struggles in instructional management. This revelation, according to what they have
mentioned, is because of being unfocused and other interferences like events and
activities
Participants 1; “sa aking klase, madalas kong napapansin ang ilan sa aking mga
mag-aaral na nahuhuli sa pagsusumite at pagkuha ng kanilang mga tablet
dahil sila ay nasa trabaho kasama ang kanilang mga magulang at kamag-
anak”
Participants 3: "ilang estudyante ko ang nahihirapang gumamit nito, at minsan hindi
ko sila direktang natutulungan dahil wala ako sa paaralan, kasama ang aking
mga co-teacher sa mga pagsasanay/seminar "

The utilization of the LR on WHEELS by teachers in a geographically isolated

and disadvantaged area faced challenges according to the results of the
investigation. Previous studies similarly attest to participants' revelations in using e-
learning. According to their investigation, limited power sources, technical difficulties,
and instructional management were what they mostly encountered in the
implementation of e-learning modality (Hatlevik, et al., 2018; Paul, et al., 2015; Zalat,
et al., 2021).
Developmental Support Program Plan for Teachers
Presented in table 3, the researchers proposed an intervention program for
teachers at Datal Basak IP Integrated School entitled “Collaborating Capacities in
Mounting Basic Skills and Knowledge” or 2C MOUNT-BASAK. This program
reinforces to recover challenges encountered by teachers (Agrati, & Vinci, 2020),
and aims to achieve the following:
 Increase their skills using e-learning modality.
 Impart more e-learning knowledge.
 Enhance their pedagogical practices in distance learning.
 Encourage more support from internal and external stakeholders.
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VII. Reflection/ Conclusion/ Recommendation

The utilization of LR on WHEELS as an instructional tool were very beneficial

to the teachers of Datal Basak I.P. Integrated School. This e-learning modality must
continue for it provides the following: modern method of teaching, and new learning
opportunity for students. Moreover, it also helps in evaluating students’ output, and it
helps in enhancing high order of thinking and ICT skills. The modality also provides
content to teach, engage more fun and interactive teaching-learning, and brings
opportunity in developing own content for learning. Similarly, it manages teachers
learning instruction, it is easy to use and understand, and it can be utilized at any
area. However, teachers’ utilization had also encountered challenges. As a result,
the investigation suggests a support program plan to address the revealed results
such as the source of electricity, technical difficulties, and the instructional
management.
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VIII. Action Plan

Table 3.
2C MOUNT-BASAK
(Collaborating Capacities in Mounting Basic Skills and Knowledge)
Developmental Support Program

Area of Intervention Responsible Expected

Objective/s Time Frame Budget
Concern Program Person/s Outcome
Limited -Source out Participate/Conduct January – School Head, Php 5,000 Teachers keep the
Power another resource SMEPA and DMEPA: December, District MOOE utilization of LR on
Supply that will solve the 2022 Supervisor, All WHEELS at least
limited access of -involve internal and Teachers, 90% functional.
electricity. external stakeholders. GPTA, BLGU,
LGU and Teachers were
-Sustain the use -present the problem Other External able to manage the
of LR on encountered during Stakeholders consumption of
WHEELS for the the utilization of LR on electricity.
IP learners. WHEELS.

-open a discourse by
discussing possible
solutions such as.
 New electrical
power services
 Solar power
machine
upgradation.
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Technical -Resort another Participate/Conduct January – School Head, Php 5,000 The access coverage
Difficulties means to SMEPA and December, District MOOE has extended even
develop DMEPA: 2022 Supervisor, All better than before.
coverage to
Teachers,
access e-learning -describe the
resources in the GPTA, BLGU,
circumstances that LGU and
LR on WHEELS.
slows down the Other External
-Increase the access of LR on Stakeholders
capability of WHEELS.
teachers using
LR on WHEELS. -give insights about
the extender that
-Integrate other help extend the
interactive range to access e-
electronic learning resources.
learning activities Participate in Every Quarter Division ITO, Php 8,000 100% of the total
in the LR on seminar/webinar of School LRMDS, number of teachers
WHEELS. and training Year. School Head have participated and
gathered new
workshop: &
knowledge and skills
All Teachers using e-learning
-let teachers to
resources thru LR on
participate in any e- WHEELS.
learning/LR on
WHEELS seminar
and training
workshop.
Conduct mentoring January – Resource Php 5,000 100% of the teacher
thru SLAC: December Speaker, were equipped and
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PART 1: 2022 School Head increased their skills

& and knowledge using
TOPICS: All Teachers e-learning resource
- Review On LR On thru LR on WHEELS.
WHEELS
- Content
Development
(H5P Learning
Instruction
Integration)

Poor -Develop a plan Conduct SLAC January- Resource Php 3,000 100% of the teacher
Instructional stimulating the Session: December, Speaker, developed their
management attention of the IP 2022 School Head capabilities from the
learners. PART 2: & Ideas to Improve
All Teachers Students Focus.
-Response in TOPICS:
facilitating  Ideas to Improve Likewise, teachers
students e- Students Focus. were able to
learning difficulty maximize immediate
 Immediate
immediately. supplementary assistance to
assistance to students.
students e-
learning
experiences.
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