Modular Learning Experiences of Senior High School Tanglaw Pag-asa Residents

Abstract

The Juvenile Justice Law mandates providing psychosocial and education-focused interventions to Children in conflict with the law (CICLs). The Department of Education (DepEd)’s Alternative Learning System (ALS) program, provides education opportunities to CICLs in youth rehabilitation centers for their reintegration into society. The program adopts a modular learning approach, where learners use self-learning modules (SLMs) anchored on DepEd’s Most Essential Learning Competencies, or skills learners must develop to succeed academically and be job-ready. This study aimed to describe Tanglaw Pag-asa Residents’ modular learning experiences. The participants are three ALS-SHS students at St. Martin de Porres Catholic School. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. Challenges participants face include feeling overwhelmed by their workload, maintaining motivation, and lacking background knowledge of some topics. Participants are intrinsically and extrinsically motivated. They mentioned guidance from more knowledgeable others when asked how to enhance their learning experiences.