Development and Evaluation of Module in Basic Dressmaking
Development and Evaluation of Module in Basic Dressmaking
Development and Evaluation of Module in Basic Dressmaking
BASIC DRESSMAKING
teaching materials shall drive them to understand The Philippines' leading proponent of learning
concepts better that will assist them in practical modules, Torralba (2017), emphasized that modules
application of those concepts. Since working as a should be self-contained, self-pacing, concise and
teacher in the Junior High School for a while, the well-defined, sufficiently motivating, properly
researcher has noticed that there is no suitable module sequenced, providing opportunities for learner
for dressmaking. This is why the researcher aims to interaction, clearly written with proper language,
create and assess a Basic Dressmaking module for accurate, not in conflict with other subject matter and
Grades 7 and 8 at Rizal Technological University, values, and utilizing every opportunity to achieve
which is supposed to help students improve their learning outcomes. A self-learning module is a
performance and better prepare them for the workplace structured set of guidelines intended to encourage
in the future. This is the gap that the current research students' mastery of a body of information or a
project is trying to fill. technique. When paired with other modules, students
can become experts in a broad field of knowledge or a
Research Questions challenging procedure.
The Development and Evaluation of Modules in Basic Self-learning modules are described as what their
Dressmaking for grade 7 and 8 at Rizal Technological name suggests: modules that students can utilize on
University were the main subject of the study. The their own to learn without the assistance of an
study specifically aimed to address the following instructor. As they are self-learning materials, students
questions: can learn and complete them at their own pace and
according to their interests because using them is
1. How is the module in basic dressmaking developed entirely up to them (Tohidi et, al., 2019).
based on the syllabus?
2. What is the evaluation of the DepEd teachers and Consequently, students are encouraged to engage on a
Garments expert-respondents on developed module in variety of fascinating and challenging projects, which
basic dressmaking in terms of the following variables: encourages independent study, in order to maintain
2.1 Format; their interest and focus. The study focuses on the
2.2 Objective; benefits of using modules for instruction, such as
2.3 Content; enhancing students' capacity for independent learning.
2.4 Organization; and The concepts taught in the program were actively
2.5 Assessment? studied by the students. They developed a sense of
3. Is there a significant difference between the two responsibility as they carried out the tasks listed in the
groups of respondents on the above-mentioned module (Nardo, 2017).Self-learning can be quite
criteria? beneficial for individuals who don't have the time to
4. What are the comments and suggestions of the spend on traditional education or who are unable to go
respondents on the developed and evaluated module in to a particular location. So long as you have access to a
basic dressmaking? computer and a reliable internet connection, self-
learning may be done at any time and from any
location. Self-learning is undoubtedly advantageous
Literature Review for people who are restricted by time or space because
it can be completed conveniently from any location at
any time (Managementstudyguide.com, 2022).
Educators are aware of the purpose of learning
modules, which act as a roadmap for classroom The study by Dator (2018) entitled “Development and
instruction. The learning module's concept is highly Evaluation of Supplementary Instructional Learning
varied because each expert has their own definition. Materials for Grade 8 Students” aimed to create and
For classroom activities, instructors have access to a assess additional educational resources for teaching
variety of teaching materials. This medium can be handicrafts to 8th-grade students at Bagong Nayon II
used by teachers as a tool for accurate and efficient National High School. The study outlined the specific
information transfer. Specifically, coherent, subjects and teaching that will be produced to align
comprehensible, and well-communicated modules are with the handicraft learning standards for Grade 8
developed through individual or group learning and students.
are then orderly arranged in a systematic way. After
the printing the students and faculty will use the same The purpose of the study by Calipayan & Buniel,
as a reference (Chua et, al., 2021). (2021) entitled “Effectiveness of Enhanced Module in
Teaching Electrical Installation and Maintenance Colleges (SUC) namely, Marikina Polytechnic
Concepts of National Competency II” was to College, Rizal Technological University, and Isabela
determine whether the upgraded module was a useful State University.
instructional tool for teaching concepts to Grade 10-
TLE Electrical Installation and Maintenance students Instruments of the Study
(EIM). Its specific objectives are the analysis of the
upgraded module's assessment ratings, the impact of In the current study, the researcher created a
its deployment, and the respondents' perceptions of the questionnaire that was later validated by the selected
enhanced module. Additionally, it looks at the professors and research experts. Based on the
substantial variation in respondents' academic results responses received, the survey questionnaire was
after being reinforced by the improved module. A revised. These revised questionnaires were then used
standardized assessment tool for printed materials for pilot testing on 10 respondents (garment
from the Department of Education's Learning instructors) from Marikina Polytechnic College. The
Resources Management and Development System result was eventually tallied using Cronbach's alpha
(LRMDS) Office is the main tool utilized in the and thereafter, the researcher arrived with a coefficient
evaluation of the improved module. of 0.803. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient is a group
of survey items internal consistency or reliability
Relatively, the study of Vidal (2019), entitled measure. If a group of items regularly assesses the
“Development and Evaluation of the Technology and same attribute, on a uniform 0–1 scale, Cronbach's
Livelihood Education-Computer System Servicing alpha assesses the degree of agreement.
(TLE-CSS) Learning Module for Grade 9” used the
descriptive type of research. A validated survey Procedure
questionnaire was used to gather the evaluation of the
teachers and assessors. The grade 9 teachers and The researcher first asked permissions from the
assessors have evaluated the offline Learning Module division office in Marikina and Mandaluyong for the
in TLE-CSS and concluded that it has acceptable DepEd teachers to be the respondents of the study and
content validity and high acceptability. requested the Marikina Polytechnic College, Isabela
State University, and Rizal Technological University
for the same purpose. Upon approval of the letter, the
Methodology researcher personally distributed and collected all the
questionnaires.
This study focused on the developed and evaluated
Ethical Considerations
module in basic dressmaking for Grades 7 and 8 at the
Rizal Technological University. This likewise utilized The researcher herself explained and gave the
the descriptive research design and also presents a informed consent to each participant before the
quantitative nature of study, “an approach for testing
conduct of the study. She ensured them that the
objective theories by examining the relationship information would be used with utmost confidentiality
among variables” (Creswell and Poth, 2016). The and within the purpose of the study only.
variables can be measured typically on instruments so
that numbered data can be analyzed using statistical
procedures. The researcher can compile numerical data Results and Discussion
and empirical evidence to assess the design and
efficacy of the dressmaking module by using a
quantitative nature study approach. The application of The Developed Module in Basic Dressmaking based
statistical analysis tools offers a methodical and on the syllabus
impartial way to evaluate the module's impact and
adds to the body of knowledge in dressmaking The developed and evaluated Module in Basic
education. Dressmaking was conceptualized, created, and
intend ed for Junior High School at Rizal
Participants of the Study Technological University curriculum because of the
absence of instructional materials for the said program.
The data gathered in this study were the twenty (20) The researcher decided to develop a module which can
teachers from the Department of Education of be made accessible to all garment teachers. Anent to
Marikina City and Mandaluyong City, and the ten (10) this, it is an essential reference to be used in
teachers from the chosen State Universities and preparation for the Technical Education Skills and
Development Authority (TESDA) for National encompassing both traditional handicraft and
Certificate II (Dressmaking) in the 10th grade. The contemporary sewing machine skills. It enables
study was divided into five components namely; students to concentrate on certain elements while
format, objectives, contents, organization, and appreciating the historical background. Effective skill-
assessment. In terms of format, it is important to building occurs as one moves from tools and hand
ensure that the size of the letters is appropriate to the stitches to sewing machine activities. While the hand
intended users, considering the age and visual stitching module gives students access to a variety of
impairment factors. Additionally, the illustrations techniques, practical tasks give students opportunities
included are simple and easily recognizable. The for hands-on learning. By introducing beautiful
objectives for each topic are specific, measurable, and stitches and various sewing machines for individual
achievable, and are aligned with the overall learning expression, the program encourages creativity.
goals of the course or curriculum. They are written Moreover, the module in basic dressmaking seems to
clearly, concisely with a language that is appropriately offer a planned and progressive learning experience
intended for the target audience. On the other hand, the that fosters skill development and creativity while
contents of the module are well-fitted for the students’ addressing both traditional and modern components of
level of development. Factors such as age, cognitive the trade.
ability, and prior knowledge and experience are
extremely considered to maximize learning. Evaluation of the DepEd Teachers and Garments
Accordingly, the information is organized and Expert-Respondents on the Developed Module in
arranged for effective presentation to ensure that the Basic Dressmaking
contents are easily understood and remembered.
Furthermore, the module was tailored to direct and Table 2. Evaluation of the DepEd Teacher and
project a structured sequence of material, and Garment Expert Respondents on the Developed
presentations logically and coherently and creating a Module in Basic Dressmaking in Terms of Format
smooth flow of ideas that connects one concept to the
next. Lastly, the module included assessment as a tool
to evaluate the teaching and learning process.
presented clearly and easy to understand," with a For the evaluation of the developed module in basic
weighted mean of 4.94 for Garments experts and 4.90 dressmaking in terms of objective, both the Garments
for DepEd teachers. experts and DepEd teachers gave a strongly agree
rating, with an average mean of 4.77 and 4.55 and with
This indicates that the respondents found the text in an overall mean of 4.66, respectively, indicating strong
the module to be effectively presented, which is agreement that the objectives of each topic were easy
essential in ensuring that the students will understand to understand and presented before the lesson proper.
the content. On the other hand, the criteria with the The Garments experts gave higher scores which
lowest rating for both Garments experts and DepEd strongly agree on all criteria except for criterion 2,
teachers is "The illustrations are simple and easy to which had a slightly lower score compared to the
recognize," with a weighted mean of 4.86 for DepEd teachers. The highest criterion for the SUC
Garments experts and 4.60 for DepEd teachers. This experts was criterion 1, which received a mean score
still indicates a strong agreement with the criteria but of 4.86 and a verbal interpretation of Strongly Agree,
is comparatively lower than the other criteria indicating that the objectives for each topic were easy
evaluated. This implies that there is room for to understand. The lowest criterion for the Garments
improvement in the illustrations used in the module. experts was criterion 4, which received a mean score
of 4.73 and a verbal interpretation of Strongly Agree,
This implies that the Garment Experts gave the indicating that the sequence of contents and activities
designed module in basic dressmaking a higher within each lesson facilitates the achievement of the
category mean grade implies that this format has been objectives.
well-received and positively rated. This demonstrates
that the module structure is in line with the demands For the DepEd teachers, the highest criterion was
and preferences of the apparel sector. Furthermore, the criterion 2, which received a mean score of 4.75 and a
modest discrepancy in how Garments experts and verbal interpretation of Strongly Agree, indicating that
DepEd teachers rated the format of the module may be the objectives were presented clearly before the lesson
seen in their somewhat higher ratings. This implies proper. The lowest criterion for the DepEd teachers
that Garments experts might see the module's format was criterion 4, which received a mean score of 4.35
differently or with a little more positivity than DepEd and a verbal interpretation of Strongly Agree,
professors do. indicating that the sequence of contents and activities
within each lesson facilitates the achievement of the
Table 3. Evaluation of the DepEd Teacher and objectives. In comparing the ratings given by the
Garment Expert Respondents on the Developed Garments experts and DepEd teachers, it can be seen
that both groups generally gave strongly agree on the
Module in Basic Dressmaking in Terms of Objectives
developed module. in terms of objective. However, the
Garments experts gave slightly higher scores on all
criteria, except for criterion 2 where the teachers gave
a higher score. This could indicate that the Garments
experts may have higher expectations for the module
compared to the DepEd teachers.
Table 4. Evaluation of the DepEd Teacher and Comparing the ratings given by SUC experts and
DepEd teachers, there were generally high ratings that
Garment Expert Respondents on the Developed
strongly agree between the two groups in terms of
Module in Basic Dressmaking in Terms of Content
format, objective, and content. However, teachers
.
tended to rate the module slightly lower compared to
Garments experts although it still falls under strongly
agree, particularly in terms of content suitability and
language simplicity. This may suggest that teachers
may have higher standards or expectations compared
to the Garments experts, who may have a broader
perspective and may have been more focused on the
technical aspects of the module. Generally, the high
ratings and strong agreement from both Garments
experts and DepEd teachers suggest that the developed
module in Basic Dressmaking is effective and suitable
for the target audience. However, there may be some
room for improvement in terms of content suitability
and language simplicity to further enhance the
module's effectiveness.
sound principles of instructional design, such as using Table 6. Evaluation of the DepEd Teacher and
simple, straightforward language that facilitates Garment Expert Respondents on the Developed
students' understanding of the material. The program
Module in Basic Dressmaking in Terms of Assessment
can encourage greater understanding and engagement
among learners by using accessible language. The
suggestion that the directions and material presented in
the module are written in straightforward and
understandable language is important. Furthermore,
the conclusion that the module's straightforward and
basic language makes it simpler for students suggests
that the module has taken the needs and aptitudes of
the target learners into consideration.
strongly agree criteria from both Garments experts and Table 8. Test of Significant Difference in Terms of
DepEd teachers. However, there is still room for Format
improvement, particularly in criterion 3.
the standards for effective teaching and learning. (3) Dator, Gemma S. (2018) Development and Evaluation of
Supplementary Instructional Learning Materials in Handicraft for
The developed module in basic dressmaking is
Grade 8 students.
effective in enhancing the competencies of learners.
Nardo, M. T. B. (2017). Modular instruction enhances learner
Given the conclusion formulated in the study, the autonomy. American Journal of Educational Research, 5(10).
following are hereby recommended: Okwelle, P. C., Deebom, M. T., Harcourt, P., & Okwelle, P. C.
(2017). Technical-Vocational education and training as a tool for
(1) Integrate the newly developed module on basic sustainable empowerment of youths in Niger Delta, Nigeria.
dressmaking into the DepEd Home Economics International Journal of Innovative Social & Science Education
curriculum. (2) Give students a full range of learning Research, 5(1), 29-38.
tools, develop a similar module for other related Tohidi, S., KarimiMoonaghi, H., Shayan, A., & Ahmadinia, H.
disciplines. (3) Further studies maybe conducted by (2019). The effect of self-learning module on nursing students'
the future researchers in order to validate the clinical competency: A pilot study. Iranian Journal of Nursing and
Midwifery Research, 24(2), 91.
effectiveness of the developed module and to
continuously improve its design and delivery. Torralba, J. A. (2017). Learning Modules in the Philippines: A
Historical Perspective. Journal of Research, Policy & Practice of
Teachers & Teacher Education, 7(2), 54-65.
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