Utilization of Video Technology in Teaching Social Studies among Grade 8 Students in Fermin La Rosa National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In the implementation of the K to 12 curricula, the Social Studies subject is designed to be more engaging for the students to learn. One of the fields being studied in Social Studies is World History. In the Philippines, this is being taught in junior high school in grade 8. Despite the new design in teaching Social Studies, there are students thinking that this subject is a boring subject. This affects their performance in class and hinders the purpose of teaching the subject. Some topics in this field are not appreciated and the students find it useless to participate in the discussion. In this study, the utilization of video technology in teaching Social Studies classes to motivate and engage students was given emphasis.

METHODS

To determine the level of performance of the Grade 8 students in Fermin La Rosa National High School (FLRNHS) in the subject Social Studies using video technology approach, the descriptive method was used in the study. The questionnaire was the main data gathering instrument. This served as the assessment tool to know the effectiveness of the video technology approach to the learners. The respondents of the study were the 49 Grade 8-Loyalty students of FLRNHS during the academic year 2017-2018.

RESULTS

The result of the data gathering shows that the use of video technology is highly effective in the attainment of the objectives of the lessons in Social Studies for Grade 8. The results of the data analysis regarding the features of video technology show the kinds of videos to utilize in instruction. The use of educational video challenges students for self-discovery of the lesson was highly evident in the teaching and learning process. The data pertaining to the academic performance of the students shows that the respondents highly perform in class and they acquire new knowledge through the video technology approach.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the findings of the study, the lessons in Social Studies for Grade 8 demonstrate concepts for the analytical understanding of World History. The video technology approach can be used in various lessons in Social Studies 8 from Module 1 to Module 4. The use of video technology affects the academic performance of learners. It motivates the learners and stimulates students' interests. In this regard, supplementary materials are recommended for utilization. The classroom should be a technologically-enabled place conducive to learning using the video technology approach and other technological aids for instruction.