Improving the Grade 10 Araling Panlipunan Students' Academic Performance in Contemporary Issues: Disaster Risk Reduction Management

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This paper aims to determine the Grade 10 Araling Panlipunan students' academic performance in contemporary issues: disaster risk reduction management using computer aided instruction, specifically self-directed localized learning materials because the school is located near the lakeshore and Taal volcano and is prone to flood and volcanic eruption. Based on the result of the item analysis and least mastered skills in Araling Panlipunan 10, school year 2017-2018, shows that there was a very low mastery level in DRRM competencies.

METHODS

This study used the quantitative non-experimental method to determine the difference between pairs of observation from a single group. It was held in Wawa National High School of Tanauan City division. The respondents were Grade 10 students of Araling Panlipunan, composed of 32 learners. Student respondents were taught DRRM lessons using Computer Aided Instruction. A teacher-made test was constructed based on the competencies in the K to 12 Curriculum Guide, May 2016. The test was composed of 30 items covering different calamities, environmental problems, climate change and different steps in preparedness. School checking committee and Education Program Supervisor of Araling Panlipunan validated the test questions.

RESULTS

Based on the students' responses, before the implementation of Computer Aided Instruction, only 7 out of 32 respondents passed the test. Obviously, Grade 10 students have very low disaster risk perception. After the implementation of Computer Aided Instruction, the result of the test was 28 out of 32. The students' Academic Performance about DRRM lesson improved. There was a significant difference between pre-test and post-test scores based on the computed z coefficient of 4.58 which is greater than the tabular value of 1.96 using 95% confidence level.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the results using Computer Aided Instruction increased the Academic Performance of Grade 10 Araling Panlipunan students of Wawa National High School.