Parental Support in the Implementation of Modular Distance Learning in Early Childhood Education

This study investigated the extent of parental support in implementing modular distance learning modality in the Urdaneta City Division during the SY 2020-2021. The respondents were 121 parents of ECE students in the Urdaneta City Division. Data was collected using a questionnaire checklist created by the researcher and approved by specialists in the area. Results revealed that the extent of parental support in the management of modular distance learning obtained a general overall weighted mean of 4.56, denoting a "Very High" transmuted rating, wherein psychosocial support obtained the highest OWM of 4.68 described as "Very High." At the same time, the provision of learners' educational materials got the lowest OWM of 4.47, indicating a transmuted rating of "High." Moreover, findings revealed no significant difference and relationship in the extent of parental support in the management of modular distance learning across the profile variables. It was recommended that enhanced activities of parents in parenting should be encouraged to sustain their support to their children in learning. Also, it was recommended that parents aspire for an improved extent of parental support in the area of provision of the educational needs of the learners to facilitate learning effectively at home.