ACCEPTABILITY OF MODULES FOR INSTRUCTION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADE 7 OF THE OPEN HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF THE SECOND DISTRICT OF QUEZON

The study aimed to investigate the acceptability of modular instructional materials in Physical Education Grade 7 of the Open High School Program in selected secondary schools of the Second District of Quezon. Utilizing the descriptive method of research, ten (10) Grade 7 teachers and one hundred fifty (150) Grade 7 students served as respondents. The study was conducted during the SY 2013-2014. Findings of the study revealed that the modular instruction is acceptable to teachers and students of grade 7 as it helped them to attain the instructional objectives for the learning area. The modules have acceptable learning content, learning activities, and learning assessment which help in facilitating teaching and learning experiences of the students in the Open High School Program. The grade 7 PE teachers are often using varied strategies which allow the students to discover and learn physical education in different ways. With the use of the modules, teaching of PE has became more student-centered rather than teacher-centered. As part of the K to 12 curriculum, it allows independent learning on the part of the students. When the impact of the instructional modules was assessed, it was found out that it contributes in enhancing the learning experiences of the students to a moderate extent. It was surmised that the instructional module has exposed the students to real-life learning, discovery learning, and teacher-guided activities to make the whole learning experiences worthwhile. Meanwhile, problems encountered in the use of the instructional modules are usually slightly serious. Drawbacks on the use of the modular instruction are usually manageable and require creativity on the part of the teachers. It could be concluded that using modular instruction in teaching students of grade 7 in the OHSP yields positive acceptance and impact to the learners and learning process. It has gained wide acceptance not only among teachers but students as well. Using the module would allow the students to taste a variety of teaching strategies and experience things to have more concrete learning.