Impact of Social Media in the Discipline of Grade 6 Pupils in Pantalan Elementary School Nasugbu Batangas

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In the advent of the implementation of K to 12 Curriculum of the Department of Education (Department of Education), the need to use educational technology devices in the classroom is important since the integration of subject areas is emphasized. One of the prime reasons to integrate technology devices used in the classroom is to make instruction more effective for both teachers and students.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was utilized with the researcher-made questionnaire as a tool. The questionnaire was peer validated and administered to ten (10) teachers.

RESULTS

The results and conclusions derived from the study were: (1) most pupils in Pantalan Elementary School were on their right age prescribed by the Department of Education, male and female, good academic performance and belonged to average family income bracket; (2) the pupil sometimes perceived the impact of social media as to making projects, making assignments, reviewing and length of time studying at home; (3) there was no significant relation inthe responses of the respondents regarding the impact of social media as age , gender and economic status however there was a significant relationship as to academic performance of the pupils on the first and second quarter, when grouped according to their profile variables; and (4) the proposed action plan to enhance the discipline of pupils using social media was designed by the researcher.

DISCUSSIONS

Thus, from the conclusions mentioned above, it was recommended that pupils must be encouraged to use social media with discipline for the improvement of their school performance whether they are male or female. Based on the findings, it is recommended that teachers should continuously update the pupils' discipline based on the usefulnessof social media. Furthermore, further studies may be conducted to determine the extent of readiness of the school about using these social media in teaching for the development of the discipline of pupils in using it. Finally, the implementation of the proposed action plan to enhance the discipline of pupils using social media is highly recommended.