Radio-Based Instruction as a Distance Learning Approach: An Assessment of Implementation

Abstract

This study assessed the implementation of Radio-Based Instruction (RBI) as a distance learning modality in Casiguran District, Aurora, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a descriptive-quantitative design, data were gathered from 70 purposively selected stakeholders, including school heads, teachers, parents, students, and barangay officials via structured questionnaires and supplementary interviews. Findings revealed that RBI establishment and coordination were consistently rated as “Always Observed,” indicating strong policy presence and community linkages. However, management and evaluation aspects were only “Often Observed,” with gaps in documentation, reporting, and capacity-building activities. Limited broadcast range posed serious challenges, particularly in lesson delivery and learner engagement. Despite these constraints, RBI demonstrated viability as a complementary modality to Modular Distance Learning and programs like ALS and Open High School. The study recommends strategic improvements in management, monitoring, and stakeholder support to enhance RBI’s sustainability and educational impact in geographically isolated areas.