Tapestry Experiences: Modular vs Face-to-Face Teaching-Learning

The study aimed to explore the comparison of modular and face-to-face Junior High School teaching-learning in English, Math and Science at Patupat National High School, School Year 2023-2024. Specifically, the study sought answers to the following queries: (1) grades of the research participants in Grades 8 and 9 English, Grades 8 and 9 Math, and Grades 8 and 9 Science; (2) the significant difference in the final grades of the research participants in Grades 8 and 9 English, Grades 8 and 9 Math, and Grades 8 and 9 Science; (3) the experiences of the research participants in modular teaching learning in English, Math and Science and face-to-face teaching learning in English, Math and Science; and (4) the coping strategies of the research participants in the modular and face-to-face teaching-learning in English, Math and Science. Hence, this study utilized the mixed-methods sequential explanatory design, which consists of two distinct phases – the quantitative followed by qualitative. The findings of the study are that the final grades of the research participants showed that the transition from modular distance teaching-learning to face-to-face teaching-learning significantly impacts student performance across English, Math, and Science subjects. Moreover, there is a significant difference in performance between modular distance teaching-learning (Grade 8) and face-to-face teaching-learning (Grade 9) with respect to the research participants’ grades in the three core subjects – English, Math and Science. The increase in the performance of students in English, Math and Science was statistically significant. In conclusion, both modular distance teaching-learning and face-to-face teaching-learning modalities generated various learning experiences and coping strategies and mechanisms in learning acquisition of the students. However, the observed differences between the two teaching-learning modalities suggest that the traditional classroom setting of face-to-face teaching-learning, where students get to personally interact with their teachers in a productive environment, provides benefits, advantages, and positive learning experiences more for the learners. Thus, it eventually contributes to higher academic achievement of the students in the three subjects or learning areas, which include English, Math, and Science.