LEARNING THRU RADIO: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF RADIO-BASED INSTRUCTION (RBI) TO GRADE 6 PUPILS AND PARENTS OF BARANGKAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Abstract

Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) is still the main health crisis encountered by the whole world. It is the main reason why face-to-face classes are prohibited to prevent the spread of the said virus. Now education system will adapt new learning modality to maintain the education of millions of Filipino learners. In this regard, the Department of Education (DepEd) has introduced three types of learning delivery modalities that can tailor-fit to every learners’ needs, regardless of the limitations to remote learning in their area. This study was conducted to determine how grade 6 pupils and parents understand the effectiveness of Radio-Based Instruction (RBI) in Barangkas Elementary School. This study also determine the significant relationship between the composite mean scores on how pupils and parents understand the effectiveness of RBI. The study utilized descriptive design using survey method which was administered through direct contact with the respondents together with the informed consent. Frequency, percentage, mean, and Pearson correlation coefficient was used to analyse and interpret the data obtained from the respondents. Significant findings of the study revealed that both pupils and parents really understand the effectiveness of RBI with the composite mean scores of 2.704 and 2.68 respectively which described as extremely effective. Furthermore, the study rejected the null hypothesis and accepted the alternative one using Pearson correlation coefficient with r =0 .99, which interpreted as very strong positive relationship. Thus, there is a significant relationship between the composite mean scores on how pupils and parents understand the effectiveness of RBI