ACCEPTABILITY OF DIGELM: DIGITAL ENGLISH LEARNING MATERIAL
Marriane Camil M. Ladiana
Teacher II, Lumban National High school
Abstract
This research aims to develop and validate Digital English Learning Material (DIGELM) as an alternative learning material for the students to use during their independent study period. DIGELM was developed to be a multi-device compatible, offline interactive digital self-learning module for the Grade 7 English subject. In particular, the study sought answers to the following questions : 1. What is the level of acceptability of DIGELM in terms of the following learning components namely assessment exercises, appropriateness, and consistency?; 2. What is the level of acceptability of DIGELM in terms of the following technical components namely technical quality,ease of use, and aesthetic value?
The study employed the descriptive method of research. It underwent four stages of development: a review of the existing self-learning module and other related materials, developing DIGELM, review of DIGELM, and revision of DIGELM.
Fifteen teachers from the public secondary schools in the Kalayaan and Lumban Schools District were requested to serve as respondent evaluators of the proposed learning material.
The design and the working program of DIGELM focused on providing alternative delivery of lessons in English 7 in audio, visual, and audio-visual format, combined into single digital learning material. DIGELM includes video lectures and written lectures as well as interactive activities such as tapping the icons that match, multiple-choice, filling in the blanks, tapping the missing words, video analysis, completing the table, short answers, and identification. The researcher gathered data and information on the lessons for the first quarter period of the said subject. The researcher collected valuable materials from the DepEd-released learning materials (i.e., , video lessons, books, journals, self-learning modules, and other forms of literature) that can serve as support for the development of DIGELM.
DIGELM was given a remark of highly acceptable in all of its learning components. The weighted mean and standard deviation from the ratings of the teacher evaluators from Kalayaan Schools District were as follows: Assessment Exercises (OM= 4.52, SD=0.50 ); Appropriateness (OM= 4.51, 0.50) and Consistency (OM= 4.45, SD=0.50). The weighted mean and standard deviation from the ratings of the teacher evaluators from Lumban Schools District were as follows: Assessment Exercises (OM= 4.44, SD=0.50 ); Appropriateness (OM= 4.52, 0.50) and Consistency (OM= 4.49, SD=0.50).
DIGELM was highly acceptable in all of its technical components. The weighted mean and standard deviation from the ratings of the teacher evaluators from Kalayaan Schools District were as follows: Technical Quality (OM= 4.60, SD=0.49 ); Ease of Use (OM= 4.44, 0.50) and Aesthetic Value (OM= 4.45, SD=0.50). The weighted mean and standard deviation from the ratings of the teacher evaluators from Lumban Schools District were as follows: Technical Quality (OM= 4.55, SD=0.50 ); Ease of Use (OM= 4.55, 0.50) and Aesthetic Value (OM= 4.40, SD=0.49).
Based on the data gathered and its findings, the researcher conclude that the Digital English Learning Material (DIGELM) is perceived as an alternative to the current printed learning material utilized in the currently implemented distance learning modality. This result also implies that the developed learning material is perceived to help improve the quality of the students learning even if they are studying independently without the teachers presence.
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EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)
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Published on : 2022-06-30
Vol | : | 8 |
Issue | : | 6 |
Month | : | June |
Year | : | 2022 |