Objectives of Social Studies K-12 Curriculum

The Philippine Social Studies curriculum aims to develop nationalism, identity and citizenship of Filipino
students which are active participants of society, nation and the world. At the same time of developing
national identity and civic welfare is the critical understanding of the past and present, internal social
affairs, the interrelationship between society and the environment, and the world, and how does it
change, in order to mold individual and collective future. To achieve the said objectives, it is a must to
give significant focus on the following social studies skills: (i) investigation; (ii) analysis and
interpretation; of information; (iii) research; (iv) communication, especially essay writing; and (v)
implementation of different ethical standards.