2026 IJRSE – Volume 15 Issue 7
Available Online: 9 March 2026
Author/s:
Pimentel, Marivic M.*
Philippine Normal University, Philippines (pimentel.mm@pnu.edu.ph)
Vinuya, Lea S.
Gospel Light Christian Academy, Philippines (vinuya.ls@pnu.edu.ph)
Gabarda, Ednalyn P.
De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde, Philippines (gabarda.ep@pnu.edu.ph)
Umali, John Paul D.
School of Saint Anthony, Inc. Philippines (umali.jpd@pnu.edu.ph)
Villazur, Ernie Jr. D.
Immaculate Concepcion Academy of Malabon, Philippines (villazur.ejd@pnu.edu.ph)
Carlos, Orlland Philip
carlos.orlland@pnu.edu.ph
Abstract:
Socio-emotional learning has been a trend in the 21st century with the aim of improving the intrapersonal and interpersonal skills of students. This research answers to the demand of the changing times by implementing a SEL-based pedagogy called NiLayag pedagogy which utilized four SEL strategies namely (1) collaborative activities; (2) stories; (3) games; and (4) routines. The study aims to investigate the effectiveness of SEL integration and strategies as intervention to enhance the social and emotional well-being of students. The research design utilized included a mixed-methods approach. Question and reflective prompts were used in the survey for the qualitative data while a 4-point Likert scale was employed to get the level of agreement of the participants regarding the effectiveness of the NiLayag pedagogy. The researchers used thematic analysis and measured the central tendency of the data gathered. The findings of this research showed that the participants have little to no knowledge about what SEL is. Through the intervention, the participants were able to be more aware of the SEL strategies and its effects. Most of the participants enjoyed collaborative activities and games which developed their social awareness and relationship skills. Motivational chips were also one of the highlights of the results since it posed a great increase in student motivation and participation. Further research is recommended to implement the NiLayag pedagogy in other grade levels and incorporate other SEL-based strategies.
Keywords: socio-emotional learning, pedagogy, collaborative activities, stories, games, routine activities
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26824
Cite this article:
Pimentel, M. M., Vinuya, L. S., Gabarda, E. P., Umali, J. P. D., Villazur, E. J. D., & Carlos, O. P. (2026). NiLayag: A socio-emotional learning based pedagogy for Araling Panlipunan junior high school teachers. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 15(6), 111-120. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26824
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