Effectiveness of Modular Approach on Professional Subjects to BSHM Students at Bestlink College of the Philippines A.Y 2020-2021: Towards a Guide
Vol.3, No.1B
Abstract
Our country is still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to government recommendations, the educational system has evolved from face-to-face classes to modular and e-learning. Most students are returning to their usual learning routines, while some are seeking information, particularly those unfamiliar with computers, and others have obviously opted to quit because they need to work amid the pandemic to support themselves and their families. Proper sanitation of the school, where modular learning is applied, alcohol stands in every facility for parents and children, and wearing a facemask and face shield are required for everyone's protection. These are just a few of the safety standards. Apart from that, social separation is carefully enforced. As students learn to reflect on their experiences, they develop new abilities, attitudes, and ways of thinking. Experiential learning also educates students to be responsible for their learning because they participate in active learning roles.
The primary goal of this research is to identify the challenges faced by professors and students in implementing the Modular Approach on professional subjects to BSHM students at Bestlink College of the Philippines in the academic year 2020-2021. Additionally, this research aims to determine the methods, interventions, or solutions used by educational institutions and the government to assist students, parents, and teachers who are struggling with academic subjects.
The study utilized the descriptive method design for investigating and collecting information about the effectiveness of the modular approach on professional subjects in BSHM students at Bestlink College of the Philippines, A.Y. 2020-2021: Towards A Guide. The researchers gathered information using survey questionnaires administered via Google Forms to one hundred (100) respondents at Bestlink College of the Philippines. In this pandemic, respondents admitted that using a modular approach in professional subjects greatly impacts learning new skills, academic performance, completing tasks, and self-studying. The respondents have numerous problems that burden them in using the Modular Approach that can influence their academic achievement, especially the lack of equipment, with a weighted mean of 3.73 and distractions by the noise of the surroundings, with a weighted mean of 4.11. Based on the gathered data formulated guidelines by the researchers via Google Forms and a survey questionnaire, females are the majority of respondents with 67% responses, while males have 33%. The fourth-year students are the majority of respondents, with 65 percent at Rank 1. This is followed by the third-year students with 24 percent at rank 2, while second-year students with 11 percent fall at rank 3.
The achievement of higher self-study or learning skills among students is one of the advantages of employing modular systems for instruction. At the same time, some instructors are inspired to use technology in their teaching methods.
