ASSESSING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PEER TUTORING ON THE ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT OF GRADE 12 HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES STUDENTS IN IMMACULADA CONCEPCION COLLEGE

Abstract

This study explored the impact of peer tutoring on the academic performance of Grade 12 students in the Humanities and Social Sciences strand. Peer tutoring is a collaborative learning strategy in which students support one another in understanding academic material, often leading to improved learning outcomes. Typically, students of the same grade or age group engage in one-on-one or small-group tutoring sessions. Instructors usually pair high-achieving students with those who need additional support, fostering a mentorship dynamic.

Peer tutoring has been shown to enhance reading comprehension skills, particularly when combined with quantitative methods to assess tutors’ perspectives on their experiences. The findings of this study indicate that both tutors and tutees benefited from the experience, reporting improvements in their academic performance and skill development. The respondents of this study were Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) students from Immaculada Concepcion College. Using random sampling, the researchers selected 244 students from the total population. The study employed a descriptive quantitative research method, utilizing survey questionnaires distributed via Google Forms to all HUMSS sections. The questionnaire consisted of 18 questions divided into two domains, both of which were assessed using a 4-point Likert scale measuring levels of agreement. This study examined the relationship between peer tutoring and the academic improvement of Grade 12 students. The results indicated that most students agreed that peer tutoring contributed to their academic progress. Findings also revealed a significant correlation between peer tutoring and academic improvement, with students reporting increased understanding of course material and greater confidence in their subject knowledge. The findings suggest that peer tutoring is an effective educational strategy for Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences students, contributing to their academic improvement.