Instructional Module in Computer Programming as a Psychological Strategy to Ensure Continuity of Learning amidst the Pandemic

Abstract

This study aimed to design, develop, and evaluate an instructional module in computer programming to ensure continuity of learning despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The study aimed to create an interactive supplemental learning material that supports independent learning and covers the essential concepts and skills in computer programming fundamentals. It also aimed to evaluate the module's acceptability as to format, language, content and activities/assessment. The instructional module was developed using the Analysis-Design-Development-Implementation-Evaluation (ADDIE) methodology. The resulting text-based module with reinforcement of the course website included topics such as two-part Introduction to Programming, Getting to Know the Programming Environment, Programming Fundamentals, Control Structures and Arrays which were presented in an engaging and interactive manner. The language used was English while a variety of assessment and activities were embedded to regularly evaluate the students’ knowledge and skills. Fifty- two purposively chosen Bachelor of Science in Information Technology students enrolled in computer programming course of Iloilo State College of Fisheries –San Enrique Campus served as the respondents of the study. Each student was given a copy of the printed module. Then on the last day of the class for 1st Semester AY 2022-2023, a questionnaire-checklist was administered to gather data on their acceptability of the developed module. Results showed that as to format, language, and activities/assessment, the instructional module got 4.41, 4.35, and 4.34 respectively which were described as “Very Satisfied”. The module’s content got a mean score of 4.19 which was described as “Satisfied”. Overall, the module got a grand mean of 4.32 which was described as “Very Satisfied”. It was recommended to review the content of the instructional module for its improvement. This study was conducted on April 2021 to December 2022.