Acquisition of Science Process Skills through Alternative Learning Modalities among Senior Secondary School Students

Jessa Mae E.  Gastar; Joji D. Linaugo

doi:10.52006/main.v5i1.461

Jessa Mae E. Gastar Caduha-an National High School-Luna Extension, Cadiz City, Philippines http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3877-6261
Joji D. Linaugo Department of Education-Bacolod City Schools Division, Philippines https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9915-7793

DOI: https://doi.org/10.52006/main.v5i1.461

Keywords: Science education, Science process skill, Alternative learning modality, Senior high school, Descriptive-comparative, Philippines

Abstract

The Philippine Department of Education provided Self-learning Modules accompanied by alternative learning modalities, such as modular and online learning, to ensure that learning continues amidst the pandemic. This study assessed the level of acquired basic and integrated science process skills (SPS) of senior high school STEM students. Likewise, this study identified which among the two alternative learning modalities best contributes to the acquisition of science process skills. Through descriptive and inferential analyses, results showed that both online and modular distance learning modality contributes to the acquisition of SPS, indicating the adherence to the mandate of the DepEd in delivering quality education in the new normal. However, the significantly lower level of acquired integrated SPS among learners taking modular learning modality suggests the need to integrate SPS in modules using supplementary instructional materials.