K -12 Based Worktext in Araling Panlipunan for Grade 9 -Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The K -12 curriculum which aimed to enhance the quality of basic education in the Philippines is a welcomed development in our system of education in the country. The transfer of knowledge to the students is more effective if the learning materials are suited to their needs and abilities. This will only be achieved if the teacher can develop effective instructional materials for the students. With this perspective, the researcher decided to validate a K to 12 based supplemental work text in Araling Panlipunan 9 of Tanza National Comprehensive High School for the school year 2016 -2017.

METHODS

This research employed a quantitative design through an experimental approach to proving the effectiveness of the worktext. The descriptive analysis technique was used for deeper validation of the data from teachers, experts, and 50 students from Grade 9. Direct observation and questionnaires were applied to gather the data. Furthermore, t-test was administered to determine the significant correlation between the Pre-test and Post-test Quarterly Assessment results in Araling Panlipunan.

RESULTS

The obtained t-value of 58.63 from pre-test and post-test results is higher than the critical value of 1.960 at 0.05 level of significance was interpreted as significant. This implies that the supplementary work text instructional material is a great help in teaching Araling Panlipunan for Grade 9. There is a need to produce additional materials in teaching Araling Panlipunan for Grade 9 parallel to the K -12 curriculum.

DISCUSSIONS

K -12 based work text is considered by the teachers and experts as a great help in teaching Araling Panlipunan for Grade9. From the foregoing findings and conclusions, the following recommendation was drawn: Encourage teachers/administrators to develop similar instructional/learning materials to improve their methods of teaching and the performance of the students as well.