Group Dynamics in Teaching Community Based Disaster Risk Reduction Management among Grade 10 Students of Fermin Larosa National High School Division of Batangas Province Cuenca District

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The importance of having lesson about disaster risk reduction grounded on the idea that education does not stop inside the classroom. In this study, the use of group dynamics (cooperative learning) in teaching were done.

METHODS

The study used the descriptive method to gathered data regarding the use of group dynamics in teaching disaster risk reduction. It also utilized the four lesson plans in teaching Community-Based disaster risk reduction for Grade 10 students of Fermin La Rosa National High School (FLRNHS).

RESULTS

The result shows that group dynamics is one of the most versatile interactive learning techniques in teaching disaster risk reduction management. Students participating in group dynamics exercises earn higher grades and better scores on tests for both volume and accuracy of material, long term retention, and problem solving and higher reasoning ability.

DISCUSSIONS

Group dynamics was described as classroom activities into academic and social learning experiences. It provides time and structure for thinking in a given topic and tasks, enabling the students to formulate individual ideas and show these ideas with their peers. Group dynamics can be used in different topics in Araling Panlipunan. However, supplementary materials are recommended for utilization like video clips and educational games.