Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges

GRADUATE SCHOOL
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LEVEL OF INVOLVEMENT OF GRADE 1 PARENTS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF

MODULAR PRINTED LEARNING (MPL): BASIS FOR INTERVENTION PROGRAM

An Action Research

Presented to the Graduate School

Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges
General Santos City

FREDGIE P. PASCO
Author
 ABSTRACT

This action research aimed to determine the level of involvement of Grade 1

parents in terms of their participation in Modular Printed Learning (MPL) with regards

to handling, guiding and teaching their own child and how could they make more

enjoyable in the midst of pandemic crisis that we are now facing. The respondents of

this study were the parents of Grade 1 pupils of Spring Integrated School, school year

2020-2021. Quantitative method was used by the researchers to employ the level of

Involvement of Grade 1 Parents in the Implementation of Modular Printed Learning in

Spring Integrated School. To determine the effectiveness of the Involvement of Grade

1 Parents in the Implementation of Modular Printed Learning, weighted mean with 5

point scale was used as the legend to describe the rating and frequency distribution

was being employed in treating the data. There were three indicators which got the

highest weighted mean of 5.00 and the lowest weighted mean 4.02 which reflected as

High. This means that Grade 1 Parents of Spring Integrated School are actively

involved in the implementation of Modular Printed Learning. Therefore, as shown in

Table 2, the overall weighted mean was 4.41 which was reflected as Very High.

Keywords: Modular Printed Learning, Modular Distance Learning, Leve of Involvement

I. CONTEXT AND RATIONALE

Parents always play crucial role in rearing their children in terms of emotional

and intellectual development. They serve as their children’s first teachers who guide

throughout the years even after schooling. But as the Corona Virus Pandemic puts

face to face learning to a halt, parents find themselves at the frontlines to let their

children continue schooling. Parents now have the important task of ensuring that their

children receive quality education without compromising their safety. Although

education takes a major hit as classroom are forced to close their doors to eager

students, countless parents are stepping up to support their children who are adjusting

to the new set-up of learning while engaging the printed modular learning..

As cited by Acierto (2020), the most critical aspect of education amid the

pandemic is ensuring its quality. Educators, parents and students have different views

of this issue, but the Department of Education proposed the different Modalities of

learning and one of the modality is the Modular Learning Modality.

Moreover, Buan (2021) stressed that “Modular Distance Learning, Response in

Education Amidst the Pandemic” showed the survey results announced in television

by the Department of Education that 8.9 million parents preferred Modular Distance

Learning, where students at home would study through self-learning modules. This

mode of learning is a response to the case for education among students who

preferred traditional way of learning. Teachers hand over the printed modules to the

parents or guardians of the students once a week. This contains different activities,

discussions and performance task which the parents are involve in the learning

process of their children.

 Spring Integrated School is a medium school in the Municipality of Alabel

particularly in Alabel 3 District. It is a performing school and excels in the field of

academics. With the aforementioned data, the researcher is challenged to conduct a

study in order to find out the level of Involvement of Grade 1 parents in the

implementation of Modular Printed Learning (MPL) and the result was used as basis

for Intervention Program.

RESEARCH QUESTIONS

The purpose of this study is to find out the level of involvement of Grade 1

parents in the implementation of Modular Printed Learning (MPL) in Spring Integrated

School, Alabel 3 District, Division of Sarangani?

Specifically, this study sought to answer the following questions.

1. What is the level of involvement of Grade 1 parents in the implementation of

Modular Printed Learning (MPL)?

3. What intervention program could be formulated out of the result of the study?

INNOVATION, INTERVENTION AND STRATEGY

To increase the participation of Grade 1 parents in handling their own child in

Modular Printed Learning (MPL) and to make their teaching more enjoyable in the

midst of the pandemic crisis, the researcher guided and encouraged the Grade 1

parents as well as the other parents of different level to participate.

The level of Involvement of Grade 1 parents in the Implementation of Modular

Printed Learning (MPL) served as the independent variable. The Involvement of Grade
1 parents in the Implementation of MPL were analyzed to formulate an appropriate

intervention program.

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

Level of Involvement
of Grade 1 Parents in
the Implementation of
Implementation of
Modular Printed Intervention Plan
Modular Printed
Learning (MPL) of
Learning (MPL)
Spring Integrated
School

II. ACTION RESEARCH METHODS

Research Design

The researcher used the quantitative research method for this study.

Quantitative method was used to know the involvement of Grade 1 parents in the

implementation of Modular Printed Learning (MPL). It emphasizes the objectives,

measurements and the statistical, mathematical or numeral analysis of data collected

through questionnaires.

Data Gathering Procedures

This study used questionnaires to gather information to support and complete

the study and validated by the School Master Teachers and school research team of

Spring Integrated School, Alabel 3 District. The researcher personally conducted

conference together with the parents/guardians, and grade 1 teachers and talked

about the study. The respondents checked the box provided for their answers. All the

data gathered were analysed and interpreted carefully based on the result.
Research Respondents

The respondents of this study were the parents of Grade 1 pupils who were

involved in the implementation of the Modular Printed Learning.

Table 1
Distribution of Respondents
Parents Population
Grade 1 – Carrot 31
Grade 1 – Cabbage 32
Total 63

In Grade 1 – Carrot, there are thirty-one (31) taken as respondents while Grade

1 Cabbage has 32 respondents. This study has sixty-three (63) total respondents.

RESEARCH INSTRUMENT

The researchers used self – made questionnaires as the primary instrument in

gathering the data regarding on the level of involvement of Grade 1 parents in the

implementation of Modular Printed Learning (MPL).

STATISTICAL TREATMENT

To determine the level of involvement of Grade 1 parents in the implementation

of Modular Printed Learning (MPL) of Spring Integrated School weighted mean with 5

point scale as legend and frequency distribution was being employed in treating the

data.

IV. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

Based on the data from the questionnaires, the result were analyzed and interpreted

carefully.

Table 2
Level of Involvement of Grade 1 Parents in the Implementation of Modular
Printed Learning (MPL): Basis for Intervention Program.
Indicators WM Descriptions
1.I am assisting my child in his or her module.
4.67 Very High
(Ginatabangan nako ang akong anak sa iyang modyul.)
2.I do check the content of the module of my child before answering.
4.71 Very High
(Ginasusi nako ang unod sa modyul sa akong anak una tubagon.)
3.I keep myself connected to the teacher of my child through social media and
school visit.
4.02 High
(Kanunay akong nakig alayon sa magtutudlo sa akong anak pinaagi sa social
media ug pagbisita sa eskuylahan.)
4.I ask the teacher of the status of my child.
4.03 High
(Nagasusi ako sa magtutudlo sa akong anak bahin sa iyang estado.)
5. I return the module of my child on time.
4.41 Very High
(Nagauli ako sa modyul sa akong anak tukmang panahon.)
6. I am attending meetings whenever the teacher call us to attend.
(Nagatambong ako sa mga miting sa panahon nga ginapatawag kami sa 3.87 High
magtutudlo.)
7. I have found this Modular Printed Learning well-organized.
4.44 Very High
(Akong nakaplagan nga maayong pagkahan-ay ang Modular Printed Learning)
8. I make sure that all the activities in the module are accomplished before
submission.
3.79 High
(Akong ginasigurado nga ang tanang mga buluhaton sa modyul nahimo na una
ipasa.)
9. I have found that this modular printed learning is a great help for my child and me
since I don’t have gadgets to use.
5.00 Very High
(Akong nakaplagan nga kining Modular Printed Learning dakong tabang sa akong
anak ug kanako tungod kay wala akoy magamit nga gadgets.)
10. I have found that this modular printed learning is suited for my child’s continued 5.00 Very High
education and safety in this time of health crisis.
(Akong nakaplagan nga kining Modular Printed Learning haum ug luwas alang sa
akong anak sa pagpadayon sa pagtuon niining panahon sa krisis.)

11. I let my child answer her/his module before playing 4.90 Very High
(Ginapatubag usa nako ang akong anak sa iyang modyul una magdula.)
12. 12.I let my child play first before aswering his/her module 4.41 Very High
(Ginapadula usa nako ang akong anak una patubagon sa iyang modyul.)
13.I give rewards to my child whenever he or she finished his/her activity. 3.75 High
(Nagahatag ako ug pahalipay sa akong anak sa panahon nga siya makahuman sa
iyang buluhaton.)
14. My child learns a lot in his or her module. 4.17 High
(Daghan ug natun-an ang akong anak sa iyang modyul.)
15. I will give possitive comments to my chlid whenever he/she has accomplished 5.00 Very High
his / her task.
(Ginadayeg nako ang akong anak sa panahon nga aduna siyay nahuman nga
buluhaton.)
Over-all Weighted Mean 4.41 Very High
Legend: 4.21-5.00 Always 3.41-4.20 Often 2.61-3.40 Sometimes 1.81-2.60 Rarely 1.00-1.80
Never

Table 2 represents the level of Involvement of Grade 1 Parents in the

implementation of Modular Printed Learning (MPL). It was found out that the modular

printed learning is a great help for their children since they don’t have gadgets to use,

It was also found out that the modular printed learning suited for their children’s

continued education and safety in this time of health crisis and they will give positive

comments to their children whenever they accomplished their tasks. There were three

indicators who got the highest weighted (WM=5.00) which reflected as Very High

respectively.

Moreover, parents checked the content of the module of their children before

answering got 4.71 reflected as Very High. It was also found that this Modular Printed

Learning is well-organized got 4.44 reflected as Very High.

Lastly, the teacher was asked on the status of children and we’re keep

connected to the teacher of the children through social media and school visit got a

lowest weighted of 4.03 and 4.02 which reflected as both High.

V. FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The findings of the study were as follows:

Table 2 represents the level of involvement of Grade 1 Parents in the Implementation

of Modular Printed Learning (MPL). It was found out that the modular printed learning

is a great help for children and since they don’t have gadgets to use. It was also found

out that this modular printed learning is suited for their children continued education
and safety in this time of health crisis and I will give positive comments to the children

whenever they accomplished their tasks. There were the three indicators who got the

highest weighted mean of 5.00 which reflected as Very High respectively, while

keeping themselves connected to the teacher of their children through social media

and school visit got the lowest weighted mean of 4.02 which is reflected as High.

Conclusion

Based on the findings, the following conclusions were drawn:

1. The level of involvement of Grade 1 parents in the implementation of Modular

Printed Learning (MPL) were Very High. Modular printed learning is a great help

for their children since they don’t have gadgets to use and parents give positive

comments and appreciation to children whenever they could accomplish their

tasks while in making sure that all the activities in the modules are

accomplished before submission and in giving rewards to their children

whenever they finished their activities were rated High .

Recommendations

Based on the conclusions drawn, the researchers recommend the following:

1. The level involvement of Grade I parents in the implementation of Modular Printed

Learning must be continued since most indicators signifies a high weighted mean.

2. It was also recommended that all Grade I parents must ask the status and impose

reward system to their children.

3. To sustain the level of involvement of Grade 1 parents in the implementation of

Modular Printed Learning, intervention program should be formulated.

 ACTION PLAN

Based on the recommendations, this action plan was drawn,

Title: Involvement of Grade I Parents in the Implementation of Modular Printed

Learning (MPL) of Spring Integrated School.

Rationale: The researcher will introduce the said plan on the level of involvement of

Grade 1 Parents for the implementation of MPL to the Principal, teachers and to all

parents of Spring Integrated School. The following objectives will be achieved.

A. To implementation in full the Modular Printed Learning (MPL) of Grade I of

Spring Integrated School.

B. All Grade I parents must ask the teacher about their child status.

C. To encourage the parents to impose reward system to their child.

ACTION PLAN MATRIX

Name of OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES PERSONS Timeline BUDGET

Intervention INVOLVE
Program D
Involvement 1. To Coordinate to School Last 10000
of Grade I implement in school principal to Principal, Week of
Parents in full the conduct limited Teacher June 2021
the Modular f2f to all parents Parents
regarding the full
Implementati Printed
implementation of
on of Learning the plan
Modular (MPL) among (following the
Printed Grade I of health protocols).
Learning Spring
(MPL) of Integrated
Spring School.
Integrated 2. All Grade I Coordinate to the Grade I June 2021 500
School. parents must Grade I teachers Teachers
ask the to conduct limited Parents
teacher about f2f meeting to all
their child parents regarding
to their child
status. status.
3. To encourage Call or send Teachers May-June 500
parents to message about Parents 2021
impose reward the reward
system to their system to those
child parents who finds
difficult to their
 child in
accomplishing
their activity.

Prepared by:

FREDGIE P. PASCO
Author

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