Collaborative Strategies in Teaching Araling Panlipunan among Grade 3 Pupils in Panuca ES

Authors

  • Geneb Villafranca

Keywords:

Collaborative, dissemination

Abstract

Introduction

Araling Panlipunan is a key tool in this changing world. It serves as the foundation of social development across the country. It acts as an agent that transforms as an individual to be an effective citizen of the country. Moreover, according to K to 12 Enhanced Basic Education Curriculum, Araling Panlipunan will develop the learner literate and effective participation as a citizen of the country (K-12 Curriculum, 2012). In teaching araling Panlipunan to our learners is like we impart to them the most important parts of their lives. Teaching araling Panlipunan under the Kto12 curriculum helps the learners to enhance their skills and improve their capabilities. The type of lesson they will learn is not just a lecture type. The learners need the opportunity to interact with others and they can share their thoughts and ideas because they use Mother Tongue in the teaching process.

 

Methods

The experimental method of research was employed in the present action research since its main objective was to determine the effectiveness of Collaborative Strategy in teaching Araling Panlipunan among grade III pupils in Panuca Elementary School. The participants of the study were 38 GradeIII pupils in Panuca Elementary School for the school year 2018-2019. Total sampling was divided into two groups, 19 pupils under the controlled group which was taught using the traditional way and the other 19 pupils under the experimental group which was taught using collaborative learning.

 

Results

Both groups performed well in their post-test. However, a higher increase in mean was evident among the experimental group which was under the treatment. Thus, the collaborative strategy is an effective strategy to further improve a pupil's performance. There were significant differences noted when are and post-test results were compared after the experiment for the two groups of participants. In other words, positive improvements in pupils' performance were noted after the experiment.

 

Discussions

Collaborative revealed to be an effective Strategy which effects were noted as follows: A.Pupils can develop enthusiasm in learning history while increasing their mastery and retention of concepts being taught. Teachers can effectively deliver lessons among pupils while developing their creativity through the strategy. Araling Panlipunan can regain its popularity among pupils because it can be enjoyable, interesting, and engaging to understand. Araling Panlipunan classes will be very engaging that leads to a positive learning environment and meaningful.

Published

2019-12-18