Problems and Difficulties Encountered by Social studies Junior Students in Bauan Technical High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

A good education is a key factor that helps in the progress of a country. Education plays a vital role in the economic, cultural and industrial development of a country. Good minds can produce good results.

The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.

Social Studies teaching is a way of encouraging students to draw upon their own experiences. Through reflecting on what they already know and what they have done, students develop their own understanding of social studies. Thinking about their world and adding new perspectives helps children to become critical thinkers.

METHODS

A total of 60 students answered the questionnaire. Random sampling was also applied to make the result of the study more reliable. If these problems are identified, the researcher deemed that it's necessary to offer possible actions to solve such problems.

RESULTS

Based on the findings the following conclusions were arrived at. There were different problems/difficulties that students encountered during their Social Studies classes. The most commonly encountered problem/difficulty was difficulty in memorizing too many and too long topics/facts which include names, dates, laws, etc. while the least problem was the teacher's strategy. An action plan to lessen the problems was devised by the researcher.

DISCUSSIONS

The students exerted more effort to understand and love the subject. They must set aside the notion that Social Studies is a boring subject. The school had a feasible program that is best designed to meet the needs of their clientele. They considered them at the topmost of their priorities. The program which they designed must be flexible enough to meet the demands and emergency situations being encountered by the students.