Teachers’ integration of current events and students’ interest in learning Araling Panlipunan

International Journal of Research Studies in Management
Divine Word College of San Jose Special Issue
2025 Volume 13 Issue 8

Available Online: 12 December 2025

Author/s:

Bermudo, Jomer Vincent D.*
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (jomervincentbermudo@gmail.com)

Galay-Limos, Jenny A.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (jennygalay05@gmail.com)

Abstract:

Recognizing the importance of contextualized instruction in the Philippine K–12 curriculum, the research sought to determine whether incorporating real-world issues into classroom discussions could enhance learners’ motivation and engagement in the subject. Thus, this study examined the relationship between teachers’ integration of current events and students’ interest in learning Araling Panlipunan using a descriptive–correlational design involving 15 Grade 10 Araling Panlipunan teachers and 225 students from San Jose National High School. Teachers’ integration of current events was measured using a researcher-made questionnaire. At the same time, students’ interest was assessed using an adapted version of the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (Interest/Enjoyment subscale) on a 5-point Likert scale. Descriptive statistics summarized the frequency and type of current-event integration, while Pearson’s correlation coefficient tested the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. Findings revealed that students exposed to lessons enriched with current events demonstrated higher levels of interest, active participation, and perceived relevance of Araling Panlipunan to their daily lives compared to those taught with minimal contextualization. The results underscore the pedagogical value of using current issues to stimulate learners’ curiosity, deepen their understanding, and strengthen their appreciation of social studies. This study contributes to the growing body of research on contextualized teaching. It offers practical implications for teachers to maximize the use of authentic and up-to-date materials to foster meaningful classroom experiences. Therefore, this study recommends that school administrators and curriculum planners support teachers through professional development programs and instructional resources that promote the effective integration of current events to improve student interest and engagement in Araling Panlipunan 10.

Keywords: Araling Panlipunan 10, current events, students’ interest, descriptive–correlational research, contextualized instruction

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2025.25530

Cite this article:
Bermudo, J. V. D., & Galay-Limos, J. A. (2025). Teachers’ integration of current events and students’ interest in learning Araling Panlipunan. International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 13(8), 177-186. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2025.25530

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