The Effectiveness of Modular Instruction on the Academic Achievement of Grade 10 Economics Students of Paranaque Science High School S.Y. 2015-2016

Abstract

Educational institutions are constantly looking for best and appropriate practices, methodologies and techniques to further improve the quality of teaching and learning process. Research literature suggests that modular instruction is one of the modes of instruction that suites the need of 21st century learner, advanced and challenged. To further establish the effectiveness of modular instruction, this study was conducted using experimental method. The study aimed to measure the effectiveness of modular instruction on the study of Macroeconomics among Grade 10 students of Parańaque Science High School S.Y. 2015-2016. The instruments used for the conduct of the study are teacher-made modules that cover 3rd Quarter Lessons in Grade 10 Social Studies (Economics: Macroeconomics). The conduct of the study started on November and ended December 2015. Each of the sections was given pre-test and post-test. Modular instruction was implemented to Grade 10 Section C and Lecture Method to Grade 10 Section A. Comparison of pretest and post-test mean significance difference of the two groups through t-test. There is a significant difference in the post-test mean scores of both of the sections, establishing effectiveness of methods of instruction used, lecture and modular. However, there is a larger increase to the group that was exposed to modular instruction. The utilization of the modular instruction across grade levels in key AralingPanlipunan areas, namely, AralingAsyano, KasaysayanngDaigidig, and MgaKontemporaryongIsyu is recommended.