Enhancing Learners' Engagement in Araling Panlipunan through Gamification: A Philippine Case Study
Learner disengagement remains a pressing concern in Araling Panlipunan (Social Studies) classes, where the subject is often viewed as monotonous and detached from students' interests. This action research investigated the potential of gamification as an innovative approach to enhance learners&...
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Learner disengagement remains a pressing concern in Araling Panlipunan (Social Studies) classes, where the subject is often viewed as monotonous and detached from students' interests. This action research investigated the potential of gamification as an innovative approach to enhance learners' engagement in Araling Panlipunan. Conducted during the 2024–2025 school year, the study involved a selected Grade 10 class consisting of forty (40) learners at San Rafael National High School in Tigaon, Camarines Sur, Philippines. A single-group research design was employed, and purposive sampling was used to select participants from a section with relatively low classroom engagement and academic performance. A five-week intervention was implemented, integrating game-based elements such as point systems, leaderboards, and reward mechanisms into Araling Panlipunan lessons. Learner engagement was tracked through structured scoring for participation and the quality of responses, supported by weekly leaderboards that fostered healthy competition. The pre-intervention results revealed a Mean Percentage Score (MPS) of 44.44% in engagement-related indicators, classified as "Did Not Meet Expectations." Post-intervention assessments significantly rose to 86.88%, categorized as "Very Satisfactory." The post-intervention results showed a statistically significant improvement (p < 0.001), confirming the effectiveness of gamification in enhancing engagement in Araling Panlipunan. Based on the findings, it is strongly recommended that educators integrate gamified strategies into classroom discussions to cultivate a more engaging learning environment.
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| spelling | doaj-art-2c91ff4e8b5e4cb689ceb1fc60e7af4c2025-08-20T02:42:04ZengMM EdukasiJournal of Mathematics Instruction, Social Research and Opinion2962-78422025-07-014310.58421/misro.v4i3.475Enhancing Learners' Engagement in Araling Panlipunan through Gamification: A Philippine Case StudyKenneth Panga0Marjorie C. Doroin1John Marc Campo2Cherrynel Bohayo3Silva P. Oxidental4Partido State UniversityPartido State UniversityPartido State UniversityPartido State UniversitySan Rafael National High School Learner disengagement remains a pressing concern in Araling Panlipunan (Social Studies) classes, where the subject is often viewed as monotonous and detached from students' interests. This action research investigated the potential of gamification as an innovative approach to enhance learners' engagement in Araling Panlipunan. Conducted during the 2024–2025 school year, the study involved a selected Grade 10 class consisting of forty (40) learners at San Rafael National High School in Tigaon, Camarines Sur, Philippines. A single-group research design was employed, and purposive sampling was used to select participants from a section with relatively low classroom engagement and academic performance. A five-week intervention was implemented, integrating game-based elements such as point systems, leaderboards, and reward mechanisms into Araling Panlipunan lessons. Learner engagement was tracked through structured scoring for participation and the quality of responses, supported by weekly leaderboards that fostered healthy competition. The pre-intervention results revealed a Mean Percentage Score (MPS) of 44.44% in engagement-related indicators, classified as "Did Not Meet Expectations." Post-intervention assessments significantly rose to 86.88%, categorized as "Very Satisfactory." The post-intervention results showed a statistically significant improvement (p < 0.001), confirming the effectiveness of gamification in enhancing engagement in Araling Panlipunan. Based on the findings, it is strongly recommended that educators integrate gamified strategies into classroom discussions to cultivate a more engaging learning environment. https://journal-gehu.com/index.php/misro/article/view/475Araling PanlipunanEngagement LevelGamificationHigh school studentsPhilippinesSingle-group design |
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| title | Enhancing Learners' Engagement in Araling Panlipunan through Gamification: A Philippine Case Study |
| title_full | Enhancing Learners' Engagement in Araling Panlipunan through Gamification: A Philippine Case Study |
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| title_short | Enhancing Learners' Engagement in Araling Panlipunan through Gamification: A Philippine Case Study |
| title_sort | enhancing learners engagement in araling panlipunan through gamification a philippine case study |
| topic | Araling Panlipunan Engagement Level Gamification High school students Philippines Single-group design |
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