Multiple Graphic Organizers as Tools in Enhancing the Academic Performance of Grade 11 Students in Philippine Politics and Governance

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Teaching social science needs to be revitalized towards helping the learner acquire knowledge and skills in an interactive environment especially nowadays where the curriculum drastically changed over the past years. In addition, it has often been noticed that there is an increasing gap between the promises made in the curriculum and what is happening at the level of a child's perception. Thus, this study sought to determine the effectiveness of multiple graphic organizers as tools in enhancing the academic performance of grade 11 students in Philippine Politics and Governance.

METHODS

This study utilized experimental-descriptive research and used a teacher-made test as main data gathering instrument. The study was conducted at Callejon National High School during the first quarter of the school year 2018-2019 with 51 Grade 11 respondents chosen purposively. The following statistical tools were used: mean, percentage, standard deviation, Pearson-r, and F-test.

RESULTS

The study found that the respondents are in the right age in their respective grade. In terms of gender, the female outnumbered male respondents. As to the perception in the use of multiple graphic organizers, all fall under the description of "agree/high extent". Meanwhile, post-test scores revealed that their skill performance got a rating of 85-89%. Furthermore, there is no significant difference in the post-test score in understanding and comprehension skills when tested to p<.05. Correlation between the perceived use of multiple graphic organizers and students' performance revealed that the concept map graphic organizer and comprehension are significantly related. Likewise, compare and contrast graphic organizer is also significantly related to understanding.

DISCUSSIONS

The result shows that the utilization of graphic organizers in Philippine Politics and Governance helps the students in organizing materials, recognizing the key concepts, and focusing on the important information in the topic. Through this study, administrators may provide teachers more training and seminars on new and innovative teaching instructions.