TEACHERS ISSUES AND CONCERNS ON THE USE OF MODULAR LEARNING MODALITY Tarhata S. Guiamalon1 *, Sittie Almirah S. Alon² and Sofia U. Camsa³ 1Assoc.Prof. Dr., Cotabato State University, Philippines, tarhataguiamalon@yahoo.com 2Teacher 1, Maslabeng Elementary

TEACHERS ISSUES AND CONCERNS ON THE USE OF MODULAR LEARNING MODALITY Tarhata S. Guiamalon1 *, Sittie Almirah S. Alon² and Sofia U. Camsa³ 1Assoc.Prof. Dr., Cotabato State University, Philippines, tarhataguiamalon@yahoo.com 2Teacher 1, Maslabeng Elementary School, Buluan District Maguinadano I Division, BARMM ³Teacher III, Datu Nakan Memorial Elementary School, Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat Division, Region XII *Corresponding Author.

II- Statement of the Study. The study aims to determine the issues and concerns on the use of Modular Learning Modality among teachers in the District of Buluan , Division of Maguindanao I. The study tries to find out the answers to the following questions. 1. To what extent are the issues on Modular Learning Modality in terms of Technical Elements; Teacher’s Preparedness; Self-Learning Modules (SLMs); Teacher’s Support; and Pupils’ Learning. 2. To what extent are the concerns of teachers to Parents/Guardians Support and Material Resources..

III- METHODOLOGY. Buluan is strategically located in the southern tip of the Maguindanao Province. It is composed of seven barangays occupying a total land area of 69,950 hectares. It has a substantial share of the famous Buluan Lake. On the South lies the Municipality of Mangudadatu and Pandag on the North all in the Province of Maguindanao. Being accessible through the National Highway, the nearby Municipality of Datu Paglas on the east is only seven (7) Kilometer. On the west is the Municipality of President Quirino , Sultan Kudarat Province which was once part of Buluan . The presence of the National Highway makes the locality accessible and a drop-off point when traveling to other cities in Mindanao, such as Davao, Cagayan, Cotabato, Tacurong , Marbel , and General Santos to name a few..

IV- RESULTS 4.1 Results on Teachers Issues 4.1.1 Teachers Issues on Technical Elements.

IV- RESULTS 4.1 Results on Teachers Issues 4.1.2 Teachers Issues on Teacher’s Preparedness.

IV- RESULTS 4.1 Results on Teachers Issues 4.1.3 Teachers Issues on Self-Learning Modules.

IV- RESULTS 4.1 Results on Teachers Issues 4.1.4 Teacher’s Issues on Teacher’s Support.

IV- RESULTS 4.1 Results on Teachers Issues 4.1.5 Teachers Issues on Pupil’s Learning.

IV- RESULTS 4.1 Results on Teachers Issues 4.1.6 Teachers Concerns of Parents/Guardians Supports.

IV- RESULTS 4.1 Results on Teachers Issues 4.1.7 Teachers Concerns on Material Resources.

Conclusions. Teachers and the school where they are teaching were prepared in terms of technical elements. Teachers also expressed their preparedness to perform their tasks and functions related to the teaching and learning process on the new normal education. The Self-Learning Modules (SLMs) are reliable and there is a smooth reproduction and releasing of them. Teachers have adequate training and skill development webinars necessary to effectively do their work. However, there is an issue when it comes to pupils learning. Learners cannot totally focus on learning due to the absence of face-to-face instruction Parents/guardians can encourage and support their children to face the new learning modality. But, some of them felt hampered due to a lack of capacity to facilitate and explain in the modular learning session. The challenges parents are facing in their ability to assume responsibility as teachers for their children. The parents' educational background and socioeconomic status play an important role in their children learn remotely and to what extent they can adapt to modular learning. Furthermore, the schools have sufficient financial support and material resources and it is properly utilized to sustain the massive reproduction of Self-Learning Modules (SLMs)..

Recommendations. Based on the findings of the study, the following recommendations are strongly forwarded: The Department of Education shall allocate an additional budget for facilities and equipment needed for modular distance learning modalities. 2. Teachers should formulate a suitable plan and continue to implement sufficient strategies to meet the demand for new normal education. 3. Teachers and parents must have a collaborative effort in keeping track of learner’s everyday activities and give strategic intervention to monitor learners' progress..

Recommendations:. 4. Stakeholders may work with the teachers in addressing the issues and concerns they face as they shift to the new normal teaching practices. 5. Providing necessary resources and relevant training and skills development webinars among teachers shall be maintained to successfully deliver quality education. 6. Parents'/Guardians' support to educate children first at home should be encouraged so that they will be guided properly. They should follow up on the assessment result and the learning performance of learners at home..

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