ABSTRACT
This study aimed to describe Grade 9 learners in the Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) Program of Batangas National High School with regard to the academic performance in science through modular distance learning (MDL). Likewise, it also focused on investigating the effects of modular distance learning to the way of life of G9 learners.
This study used descriptive method of inquiry. Questionnaire was used as data gathering tool as well as the scores in pre-test and post-test in science to describe academic performance of eighty G9 learners in the STE program.
The results showed that more than fifty percent of the subjects were at average level as to academic performance but revealed a significant increase in the post-test compared to pre-test. Also, other results showed that most learners agreed that their family saved a significant amount of money for the transportation and accommodation because of MDL; however, they did not agree that they would learn more in modular print than in face-to-face lectures.
The information from this study may provide teachers, school administrators and academic leaders to consider maximizing the use of MDL to improve academic performance of STE learners in science. Teachers may also provide other strategies to effective transfer knowledge and skills among learners other than MDL alone.
Keywords: Modular Distance Learning, Science, Science, Technology and Engineering Program
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