Evaluation of Humanities and Social Sciences Students in English Using Five Macro Skills: Basis for English Proficiency Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study seeks to determine the breakthrough of five macro skills in English to the performance of the students in learning the second language in Humanities and Social Sciences, SY 2017-2018. This further aims to propose proficiency program in teaching English subjects.

METHODS

Descriptive method of research was used since the study mainly focuses on the assessment of the English performance of Humanities and Social Sciences students from Lemery Senior High School under the different macro skills in the subject English.

RESULTS

The respondents of the study were students of Humanities and Social Sciences majority of them with the age bracket of 15 -18 years old and most of them were female. Among the five macro skills viewing ranked first, followed by reading, listening, writing and speaking. This showed that the most difficult competency was reading, followed by speaking, listening, writing and lastly viewing.In connection to this, providing effective activities applicable for all kinds of students must be used by the educators in order to minimize the difficulties encountered by the students.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the findings, the students performed well in different macro skills in English under the K to 12 curriculum. Although, it was recommended by the researcher to look for different alternatives in order to elevate the level of performance of the students in English subjects.