Authors: Kyla Jean Adayo1, Alyzza Jane M. Brizo2 and Blessy E. Sumbi2
1College of Education, Mindanao State University-Buug, Datu Panas, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay, 2MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology
Email: 1esnairah.rascal@msubuug.edu.ph
ABSTRACT
This study was conducted at Purok1 Poblacion, Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte last December 2021 in the midst of modular learning modality when
pandemic happened because of Corona Virus. The researchers wanted to know the experiences of the respondents and how they scaffold strategies as
a parent/guardian of their children working on the modules. The researchers conducted an interview with all parents/guardians who has children in
elementary school in the mentioned place in total of 33 respondents. This study utilized qualitative research design to determine the parents’ experiences and the derived scaffolding strategies in assisting their children in the modular modality. Phenomenological design was used to explore the
phenomenon from the parents’ point of view. Thematic analysis and descriptive qualitative design were also used to administer and analyze parental
responses with regards to their greatest struggles experienced during the modular learning modality and their varying scaffolding strategies. The result of this study showed that there are eight (8) themes of parents’ experiences with regards to modular learning: Insufficient Time, Emotional Stress,
Non-Positive Learner Motivation, Lack of Content Knowledge and Pedagogy, Over Dependence of the Learner, Curriculum Concerns,
Health/Physical Concerns, and the Outliers: Positive Experiences and Accident. In addition, ten (10) themes of scaffolding strategies were derived by
the researchers based on how the parents cope with their struggles: Rewards, Use of Technology and/or Search Engines, Acknowledge Assistance
from Others, Punishment, Time Management, Reviewing, Need for Teacher’s Assistance, Use of Instructional Materials, Tutoring, and the Outliers:
Independent Learner, Calm Approach, Translating in Bisaya and Note taking.
Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic, modular learning modality, parents’ experiences, parental involvement, scaffolding strategies