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Relevance of social studies in the 21st century society: Students’ perspectives

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 RELEVANCE OF SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE 21ST CENTURY SOCIETY:
STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES

OLIVER R. CRISOLO1 and SANDY CAMPOSANO1

DANILO V. ROGAYAN JR.2
1
Student Researcher, Ramon Magsaysay Technological University – Castillejos
2
Adviser, Ramon Magsaysay Technological University
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Social Studies is a key tool in this changing world. It serves as the foundation of social

development across the country. It acts as an agent of change which transforms an individual to be

an effective citizen of the country. Moreover, according to K+12 Enhanced Basic Education

Curriculum, Social Studies will develop the learners’ literate and effective participation as a citizen

of the country. This study aimed to elicit the perspectives of the students on the significance of

Social Studies in the 21st century society. It involved 25 Grade 7 Araling Panlipunan students

enrolled in a public secondary school in the Division of Zambales. This study made use of a

qualitative design using case study method with a structured open-ended questionnaire as the main

gathering tool. Five major themes emerged from the categorized statements of the participants on

the relevance of Social Studies in the 21st century society. They cited that social studies is still

relevant today as it provides knowledge, promotes values formation, fosters cultural sensitivity,

encourages community participation and broadens global perspective. Moreover, participants

claimed that Araling Panlipunan promotes cultural heritage, fosters economic efficiency, serves as

a source of meaningful information and brings people back to the past. The study recommends that

teachers should enhance their ability to integrate information and communication technology

(ICT) in teaching Social Studies and make it contextualized, indigenized and localized.

Keywords: 21st Century Society, Social Studies, students’ perspectives, qualitative research,
Zambales, Philippines

April 2017 | Undergraduate Thesis | Ramon Magsaysay Technological University, Castillejos, Zambales

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