Utilization of Learning Resources, Teachers’ Performance and Academic Performance of Pupils in Araling Panlipunan

AUTHOR(S)

Jhonatan P. Dayon

ABSTRACT

As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the globe, school leaders and educational policymakers are combating with unprecedented decision-making about closings and equitable learning continuity. This historic event demonstrates the need to orient our school systems to meet students’ individual needs. Planning of students’ success in this time of pandemic starts by recognizing the students’ vulnerability to this disease. By tending to their needs, education leaders and stakeholders ensure that all students continue their education journeys and the disruptions caused by this pandemic do not exacerbate inequities. Curriculum planners and school leaders in public and private institutions have put in place alternative methods to students and teachers to continue with their lessons when attending school is not possible and are working on strategies that will make schools fit for working in a safe environment. Moreover, the education field is producing a growing body of useful learning resources to support student learning at home. Through this, students will continue the quest for learning. Thus, this study is formulated in order to evaluates the extent of utilization of learning resources used by teachers in Araling Panlipunan and how this correlates with the teachers’ and pupils’ performance. It was revealed in this study that there is a significant relationship between the extent of utilization of learning resources and teachers’ performance. Likewise, this study revealed that there is also a significant relationship between the performance of teachers and academic performance of pupils in Araling Panlipunan. The proposed improvement plan is recommended to improve the utilization of learning resources in teaching Araling Panlipunan to attain positive learning outcomes to improve teachers’ performance