Student Involvement and Lifelong Skill Development in Araling Panlipunan: A Study Among Grade 10 Students in Guimba, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Abstract

Social Studies Education focusing on Contemporary Issues is one of the subjects at the Grade 10 level covering cultural, environmental, and social issues. These topics pose challenges for social studies teachers to develop innovative learning activities. This study explores the impact of learning activities in Araling Panlipunan (AP) at Grade 10 level on the acquisition of lifelong skills. Utilizing a mixed-method research design, data from 362 randomly selected student-respondents across four public high schools in Guimba, Nueva Ecija, Philippines revealed that students were actively engaged in the AP learning activities. However, among these activities, only research writing demonstrated a statistically significant relationship with the acquisition of lifelong skills—though this correlation was negative. Problems emerged in the correlation include teaching strategies, motivation in learning, and availability of learning materials. Recommendations to improve  student’s acquisition of lifelong skills are exposure to outdoor activities like visiting museums and integration of technologies in teaching social studies.