Modular Instruction in Araling Panlipunan of Selected Grade 9 Students: Basis for Improved Learning Proficiency

This study aimed to determine the learning proficiency of Grade 9 Students in Araling Panlipunan using Modular Instruction in Doña Hortencia Salas Benedicto National High School, Division of La Carlota City School Year 2015-2016.

In this study, the descriptive research methodology was applied. There were 114 respondents Grade 9 students on this study from Doña Hortencia Salas Benedicto National High School, Division of La Carlota City.

On the proficiency level of selected grade 9 students in Araling Panlipunan as a whole before and after the implementation of the modular instruction. Result showed a positive effect of the modular instruction on the subjects of the study. On the proficiency level of selected Grade 9 students in Araling Panlipunan when grouped according to sections after the implementation of the Modular Instruction, and the proficiency level of selected grade 9 students in Araling Panlipunan as a whole before and after the implementation of the modular instruction results show that there is a significant difference.

Based on the findings of the study and the recommendations forwarded and researcher aimed to meet the improved learning proficiency by introducing the instructional material entitled: “The Use of Simple Grade 9 (Strategic Intervention Material for Progress and Learning Enhancement in Grade 9 – Araling Panlipunan)” which will help the students who are low performing the learning area of Araling Panlipunan.