21ST CENTURY TEACHERS: NEW METHODS IN

TEACHING ARALING PANLIPUNAN TO

SECONDARY STUDENTS IN THE NEW NORMAL
EDUCATION

A RESEARCH PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO

DR. ERWIN R. FERRER

PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT SUPERVISOR
DIVISION OF DAGUPAN, PANGASINAN

PREPARED BY:
RONALYN A. DELA CRUZ
TEACHER III
LOKEB SUR NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
 INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

The Social Studies curriculum over the past one decade has change

drastically both in content and methodology. The Social Sciences subject

encompass diverse concerns of society and include a wide range of content and

methodologies which is drawn from the disciplines of history, geography, political

science, economics, demography, anthropology and sociology. Also, there is an

increasing gap between the curriculum and the student's level of perception. Hence,

the Social Studies teachers needs to acquire competence in his approaches to the

teaching of Social Studies. The teaching and learning process involves some

methods and means of enhancing meaningful learning through the use of

instructional resources (Sivakuvar, 2018). But, selection and organization of

resources to enable students to develop critical understanding of the society is a

challenging task. Therefore, there is a need for innovations in teaching methods.

The important thing in the integration of technology in teaching Social Studies

in the new normal is that the learning should be effective by a focus on the students

and their proficiency in which provides aid of technology, not by old school structures

and arbitrary, age-based benchmarks. Technology use and digital media have

fundamentally transformed aspects in education and many education reformers

agree that it can and must be an important part of current efforts to personalize

education (Collins & Halverson, 2009). The integration of technology in teaching

Social Studies can help to improve and

enhance the acquisition of knowledge and skills and learning with and about

technology is essential for both students and teachers to gain the competencies to

function well in the 21st century society and workforce.

Methods in Teaching Social Studies

 Teaching is a process by which one interacts with another person with the

intention of influencing the learning of that person. It is the interplay between the

teacher and the learners. Though, there are many teaching methods and techniques

associated with the integrated Social Studies, there is no single mode of teaching

which fits all the learning situations. In order to be effective, a teacher of Social

Studies has to be a source of information, and a guide, an organizer of opportunities

for learning and a person who can stimulate any environment for effective learning.

Simulation Method. This is a simplified model of a real-world situation. It is usually

used for teaching concepts and principles that are not easily observable such as

theoretical concepts. They are dynamic and lively ways of presenting ideas,

problems, issues and realities in our past and present societies. It is therefore

expected that through this method, a situation will be created in which activities are

presented as if they are real life.

Laboratory Method. The Laboratory method in Social Studies involves the

employment of source materials, supplementary references, mechanical devices,

audiovisual aids and many other life-like activities to supplement textbook

instructions and to increase the effectiveness of presentation and mastery. The

important point to note in this

method is that the students manipulate concrete objects, equipment and others

under the direction of the teacher.

Inquiry Method. Inquiry or discovery method encourages divergent thinking, allows

students to find out information by themselves and it generates students' enthusiasm

at examining issues logically. The process of inquiry methods involves identification

of a problem, analysis of this information in order to arrive at possible solution and

using the solution to generalize.

Project Method. Project method involves doing concrete things and it is self-
motivated. Project method needs extremely careful planning by the teacher but the

aim is to get the students to co-ordinate his information in an intelligent manner. In

Social Studies, project method can be incorporated in group story, and interpreting

and making maps.

Demonstrations. Demonstrations are the repetition of series of planned actions

designed to illustrate certain phenomena. Demonstration can be presented by the

teacher or the students. It can be used either as the starting point for a unit of

instruction in Social Studies or to provide a convincing conclusion.

Question and Answer Method. This is a common teaching method used by teachers.

The teacher in this method ask a question then recognizes one student who answers

the question. The teacher reacts verbally to the students' response. A teacher of

Social Studies employing this method should note that, it needs adequate planning

and handling.

Discussion Methods. This method refers to student-to-student talk with occasional

intervention by the teacher. The method involves the use of small groups of student

where each group will have a leader who initiates the discussion of the issue or

subject matter.

Lecture Method. This method is commonly used by the teacher. This expects the

students to quietly sit and listen and talk about the subject matter.

Problem-Solving Method. This method enables the students to think about a

problem, try to understand the problem and finally evaluate information in order to

find solution(s) to the problem that has been identified.

Dramatization Method. It is one of the most effective methods of stimulating the

students in what they learn. The method allows for a great deal of involvement and

participation by the students physically and mentally.

Technology Integration Methods in Teaching Social Studies

Technology tools can extend learning in powerful ways. It is an effective way

to collaborate with students, teachers and experts around the world. Students are

often more actively engaged in academics when technology tools are a seamless

part of the learning process.

Online-Learning and Blended Classrooms. (Dixon, 2009) reported that online video

sharing sites enable students to create and share reflective video journals.

Project-Based Activities Incorporating Technology. This method provides real-word

experiences to learn and use technology. It enables learner to see connection

between disciplines.

Game-Based Learning and Assessment. Students engaged in gamification platforms

have better scores in practical assignments. A method which can be incorporated in

to any assessment procedure.

Instructional Tools like Interactive Whiteboards. Whiteboards are more efficient in

intimating the message of teachers to students.

Web-Based Projects, Explorations, and Research. One of the first, and most basic,

ways that the teachers encouraged students to use technology was with online

research, virtual field trips and web quests.

Student-Centered Media like Podcasts or Slideshows. Students become the creators

and critics, not just consumers, of media.

Collaborative Online Tools like Google Docs. Connecting with others online can be a

powerful experience, both for the teachers and students.

Reasons behind integration of technology to teaching methods in Social

Studies is that it plays an integral part in the learning outcomes of the students. First,
even though the relationship between technology and learning is complex, research

indicates that specific uses o technology can improve student outcomes (Agodini,

2007). Also, recently released standards documents emphasize that the use of

technology in education is essential in helping students build 21st century skills.

Moreover, students

are highly motivated to use technology. Technology and media use is pervasive

among students and technology now has a considerable presence in schools.

Statement of the Problem

The study aims to determine innovative methods used in teaching Araling

Panlipunan in secondary students in the new normal education. These are the

questions that the researchers main focus to be answered during the collection of

the data:

1. What are the new methods of teaching are being employed by Araling

panlipunan teachers in the new normal in terms of;

A. Introduction

B. Presentation

C. Evaluation

2. What are the technological innovations being used in teaching AP

online?

3.What are the factors to consider in designing instructional methods?

4.What are the difficulties encountered in designing instructional

materials? 5. What are the strategies employed to cope with these

difficulties?
Significance of the Study

To the teachers, the results of the study may provide deeper understanding

and knowledge on how to use innovative methods and technologies in teaching. This

also enlightens and encourage every teacher to use innovative methods and

technologies for better teaching of Araling Panlipunan. Also, this will serve as

guidance for innovative teaching methods and technological integration.

To the administrators, the results may lead them to continuously improve the

teaching and learning process. For them to have the idea and background or be

guided in picking most effective online platforms, technologies and innovative

methods used in teaching Araling Panlipunan.

To the curriculum developers, this will serve as possible basis for revisions in

the curriculum.

To the parents, this will serve as root information for the new teaching

methods that will be employed.

To the future researchers, this research will serve as their guide and basis to

improve and add knowledge to their research regarding on the topic," Teaching 21 st

century: Innovative methods in teaching Araling Panlipunan to secondary students.”