Learning Factors Related to the Performance of Secondary Students in Social Studies in Batangas City Division

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aimed to assess the learning factors affecting the performance of Social Studies of secondary students in Department of Education, Batangas City. Specifically, it aimed to 1) determine the academic performance of the student respondents, 2) assess the learning factors related to Social Studies performance in terms of 2.1) teachers factor, 2.2) classroom environment, 2.3) instructional materials, and 2.4) family factors, 3) find out which among the factors is the leading cause affecting the performance of secondary students in Araling Panlipunan, and 4) proposed plan of action to improve the performance of secondary students in Social Studies.

METHODS

The researcher used the descriptive-correlational method of research. According to Arriola (2006), this method is used to determine whether or not there is a relationship that exists between two or more variables, and if there is, to what extent or degree that relationship is. The researcher used this method because he wants to determine if there is a relationship between learning factors and the academic performance of the secondary student. The researcher used the descriptive-correlational method of research. The respondents of this study were composed of 200 secondary students selected through incidental sampling from 18 secondary schools of Batangas City Division. The main instrument used is a survey questionnaire. The findings of this study revealed that the level of performance of students in Araling Panlipunan was average.

RESULTS

The teacher's factor, classroom environment factor, instructional materials factor and family factor assessed as to a great extent and moderate extent. Classroom environment factors are the leading cause affecting the performance of secondary students in Araling Panlipunan.

DISCUSSIONS

The respondents assessed that teacher’s strategy in presenting the lessons affects their performance. Another factor affecting the performance of students was the teacher mastery of the subject matter. Classroom management was also identified by the respondents that really affect their performance., Some of the factors identified were the instructional materials used by the teacher and family factors as well.