Effectiveness of Modular Approach in Teaching Dressmaking Technology

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Teaching and learning now come in different styles and forms. Education is now experimenting on the new methods of teaching and learning which aim at improving the quality of citizens produced by the schools. The modular approach is beneficial for different subjects at various levels like elementary, secondary, higher education and even in adult and continuing education including distance and non-formal education. Calamba Bayside Integrated School is one of 282 selected Tech. Voc. school in the Philippines but the school has only thirty (30) modules used by all Dressmaking students. Generally, the majority of students do not have the knowledge of how to use the module. Thus, the researcher wants to know how effective the modular approach is compared to other teaching strategies.

METHODS

This study used the descriptive method of research. pre-test and post-test were used to determine the effectiveness of the modular approach on the level of retention and performance of the students.

RESULTS

Results showed that the modular approach is effective because the level of retention and performance were improved. All students increased the level of retention in Dressmaking. Through the use of modules and different interventions showed that students increased their performance from low performing to high performing.

DISCUSSIONS

The student’s performance was greatly affected by the interventions and learning activities used in the classroom. All students were able to pass the two (2) competency indicators based on the proposed list of activities and interventions.