Nurturing Experience of Grade 8 Students of Junior the Social Studies Teachers of a Public School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study deals with the nurturing experiences which promote social responsibility that is necessary for developing the youths to become responsible citizens, as to create a better future. Teachers today have access to a variety of active teaching-and-learning strategies, including discovery, inquiry, cooperative learning, simulation, group investigation, and projects. These strategies have made it possible to create attractive, engaging and potentially productive learning landscapes. Taken together and thoughtfully applied, they have the potential to remove textbooks and workbooks from their position of dominance in the social studies curriculum.

METHODS

The researcher utilized a descriptive design of the study and utilized frequency and percentage, weighted mean and ANOVA for the statistical treatment of data.RESULTSIn terms of activities indicated in their lesson plans, teacher respondents have nurturing experience which promotes social responsibility and community outreach. Data revealed that they use story time for teachable moments. This includes teaching them how to work in a group and nurture a culture of kindness, giving them new words to say, using cooperative learning games, teaching them to monitor their own progress, and providing a discussion on relevant social issues and human interests. Data revealed that there a significant difference exists in the activities used by the teacher-respondents.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the necessity of providing relevant experiences of the teacher to nurture the experience of the students. Such relevant experiences would be necessary to promote the attitude of the young ones, therefore leading them to be a more socially responsible citizen of the country.