THE 21ST CENTURY STRATEGIES IN DELIVERING ARALING PANLIPUNAN

CRIZALDY SAMPANG ESTRADA

In the 21st century, the Philippines' social science curriculum has expanded to include a wide range of subjects, such as political science, economics, geography, history, anthropology, and sociology. The goal of curriculum revisions has been to provide students a more comprehensive grasp of society concerns by placing a strong emphasis on research techniques, critical thinking, and cultural sensitivity. Furthermore, there's a rising focus on integrating digital literacy and technology into social science curricula to better prepare students for the complexity of the contemporary world.

In terms of pedagogy, teachers of social science in the Philippines in the twenty-first century must be able to modify their lesson plans and instructional resources to meet the requirements and learning styles of a wide range of students. Technology proficiency is required in order to integrate digital resources, online research tools, and multimedia presentations into the classroom. To provide students a thorough grasp of complicated societal issues, teachers must include information from several social science areas. In order to provide students a more thorough understanding of societal issues, social science courses in the Philippines use an interdisciplinary approach that integrates knowledge and methodologies from multiple disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, political science, economics, history, and geography.

Students get a more comprehensive grasp of complex social processes and recognize the interdependence of diverse parts of society by utilizing insights from various disciplines. Students can better understand the complex nature of social issues by placing them within historical, geographical, political, economic, and cultural frameworks through interdisciplinary instruction. The multidisciplinary approach encourages students to assess evidence, study data from various angles, and create wellinformed opinions about social phenomena—all of which help to develop critical thinking abilities.

Collaborative learning experiences are a common feature of interdisciplinary teaching, as students examine complicated problems from several disciplinary perspectives, developing their communication and cooperation abilities. Interdisciplinary education builds on the relevance and applicability of social science principles to students' life experiences and current concerns in the Philippines, making learning more meaningful and engaging. The multidisciplinary approach gives students a broad range of abilities and information that are useful in a variety of professional settings, such as community development, policy analysis, research, and advocacy.

Research methods, critical thinking, and digital literacy are prioritized. In order to meet the varied requirements of their students and effectively incorporate technology into the classroom, teachers must modify their lesson plans. By using an interdisciplinary approach, students are better equipped for a variety of professional contexts by developing critical thinking abilities, gaining a thorough awareness of societal concerns, and participating in collaborative learning activities.

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Teacher II at Benigno S. Aquino NHS-SDO Tarlac Province

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