MAPA: THE DEVELOPED MICROLEARNING-BASED MODULE IN ARALING PANLIPUNAN 8

This research aimed to develop and validate a microlearning-based module in Araling Panlipunan 8. It employed a quantitative research approach specifically utilizing a design and development study through pretest and posttest. Data were collected forty Grade 8 students in the San Cristobal National High School and fifteen head/master teachers in public institutions using a purposive sampling technique. The study utilized an adopted and modified version of ready-made questionnaires with a content validity index of 1.00. A Paired Sample T-test was used to determine the significant difference between the pretest and posttest, while the mean, Likert Scale, and standard deviation were used to identify the validity and acceptability of the microlearning-based module. Moreover, it was revealed that the content validity level of the microlearning-based module was Highly Valid in terms of objectives (x̄=3.84, SD=0.27), directions (x̄=3.87, SD=0.27), topics (x̄=3.80, SD=0.30), practical exercises (x̄=3.77, SD=0.35), and clarity (x̄=3.87, SD=0.28). In addition, the acceptability level of the microlearning-based module was Very Acceptable in terms of usefulness (x̄=3.77, SD=0.35), presentation (x̄=3.85, SD=0.30), and suitability (x̄=3.76, SD=0.39). Furthermore, it was revealed that the students did not meet expectations (x̄=72.50, SD=7.94) in the pretest, and the posttest result revealed Very Satisfactory with an average of 87.95 and a standard deviation of 6.89. The results revealed there was a significant difference between the pretest and the posttest with a t value of -15.873 (SD=6.16, x̄=-15.45). Therefore, the developed microlearning-based module was proposed to enhance student engagement and comprehension by delivering concise, focused learning segments tailored to their cognitive load and attention span, allowing students to absorb essential concepts efficiently without feeling overwhelmed by excessive information.