• Mercy Grace I. Enriquez
• Esmen M. Cabal
• Domingo C. Edano

ABSTRACT The Modular Distance Learning is a distance learning that uses Self-Learning Modules (SLM) based on the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) provided by the Department of Education. This study aimed to determine the learning interaction and learners’ satisfaction toward the Modular Distance Learning approach of the Grade Six (6) learners in selected Public Elementary Schools of Zone 2, Division of Zambales. Furthermore, it determined the performance of the Grade Six (6) pupils during the First (1st) and Second (2nd) Grading periods. It also determined the relationship between learning interaction and academic performance of the Grade Six (6) learners, between pupils’ satisfaction on the Modular Distance Learning approach and academic performance of the Grade Six (6) pupils, and between learning interaction and pupils’ satisfaction toward the Modular Distance Learning approach. This study utilized the descriptive method, with the survey questionnaire as the main data gathering instrument. The study was conducted in selected public elementary schools of Zone 2 (Botolan, Iba, Palauig), Division of Zambales with seven hundred thirty (730) Grade Six (6) pupils as the respondents. Data reveals that the majority of the Grade Six (6) Pupil respondents are female, adolescents, most of their parents are High School Graduates (but none of them are Masters’ Degree, with Doctoral Units and Doctoral Degree). Majority of their mothers are Unemployed and their fathers are skilled/self – employed workers. The pupil respondents “Agreed” that there was learning interactions that occur in the Modular Distance Learning Approach and “Satisfied” on the learning interactions on the Modular Distance Learning Approach. Analysis of data reveals that Educational Attainment of Parents, specifically mothers and Occupation of Parents really affects the performance of students toward Distance Modular Learning approach, however there is no Significant Relationship between Learning Interaction in terms of Learner Content Interaction, Learner – Learner Interaction, Learner – Interface Interaction and Academic Performance of the Grade Six (6) Pupils. There is a Significant Relationship between Learning Interaction in terms of Learner - Teacher Interaction, Indirect Interaction, Learner – Interface Interaction and Academic Performance of the Grade Six (6) Pupils. There is a Significant Relationship between Pupils’ Satisfaction on Modular Distance Learning Approach and Academic Performance of the Pupils. There is a Significance Relationship between Learning Interaction and Pupils’ Satisfaction on Modular Distance Learning Approach. Recommendations were stated for future studies such as conduct general orientation for parents and learners on the awareness of the existing Distance Learning Approach. School Administrators and educational planners are recommended to devise a program for the acquisition of technology to improve the learners’ interaction on the Distance Learning Approach. Teachers are encouraged to combine creative learning material with microlearning principles to deliver the most important content of the materials and refer learners to quality online resources, like YouTube videos, audio, video, and games without wasting valuable time. The teachers should conduct a pre – test, and post – test to determine the weaknesses of their learners. School administrators shall conduct training for teachers that will develop new computer skills. Workshops and training sessions must be given for both teachers and students to make them more familiar to take the most advantage of the learning management system. Adaptation of the proposed Model to increase Learners’ Interaction and participation in class with the teachers’ assistance and parents’ guidance.

Learning Interaction, Modular Distance Learning, Self-Learning Modules, Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC)

"Learning Interaction And Pupils’ Satisfaction On The Modular Distance Learning Approach Among Grade Six (6) Pupils In Selected Public Elementary Schools Of Zone 2 Division Of Zambales", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 8, page no.668-842, August-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRTHE2057.pdf

"Learning Interaction And Pupils’ Satisfaction On The Modular Distance Learning Approach Among Grade Six (6) Pupils In Selected Public Elementary Schools Of Zone 2 Division Of Zambales", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 8, page no. pp668-842, August-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRTHE2057.pdf