Research in Social Studies

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Program Outcomes (from CMO No. 75, s. 2017, p. 5):

6.3.5.f. Show scholarship research and further learning.

6.3.5.g. Display the qualities of an innovative teacher who has mastery of the subject matter.

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 Course Information
Course Name Research in Social Studies Course Code
Pre-requisite Subject Course Credit 3 units, 3 hrs./wk. (18 weeks, 54 hrs. total)
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Course Description BTIs

covered
The course guides the students in demonstrating an understanding of the basic research processes. It emphasizes on how to
properly write the parts of the research paper (Introduction, Review of Related Literature and Studies, Methodology, Findings, 1.1.1;
Conclusions and Recommendations), the questionnaire, and bibliography. It will equip the students with skills to conduct research, 1.2.1;
and to defend successfully the study, to be able to help solve relevant problems/issues in social sciences or in teaching and learning 1.3.1;1.4.1;1.5
Social Studies. .1

Course Learning Outcomes BTIs

covered
At the end of the course, the pre-service teachers should be able to:

A. demonstrate an understanding of the basic research processes;

B. write a research paper on various social issues; and 1.1.1
C. defend the research results before panel of evaluators. 1.1.1; 1.5.1
1.2.1; 1.5.1

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 Time Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) BTIs Content Suggested Teaching Learning Suggested Assessment BTIs
Allotment Activities
Week 1 At the end of the week, the pre- A. Introduction
service teacher (PST) should be able [CLO
to: A] 1. Definition of Research • Lecture-discussion using • Graded recitation on the 1.6.1;
2. Purpose of Research PowerPoint Presentation discussion of the types of research 1.7.1;
a. define research in general and 3. Characteristics of Good 5.5.1
specific perspectives; 1.1.1 Research • Group Activity
b. explain the importance and 4. Elements and Types of
purposes of research; and 1.1.1 Research
c. discuss the types of educational 5. 5. The Research Process
research and provide examples
for each type. 1.1.1

Weeks At the end of these weeks, the pre- B. Writing Chapter One
2-3 service teacher (PST) should be able [A,B]
to: 1. Sources of Research • Lecture-discussion using • Writing research paper on a 1.5.1;
Topics PowerPoint chosen social issue. The output is 5.2.1
a. identify the sources of possible 1.2.1; 2. Guidelines in the • Presentation of sample works on a presentation of chapter one of
research topics; 1.5.1 Selection of a Research Chapter one their research paper.
Problem
b. formulate own research titles; 1.2.1; 3. Types of research • Group Reading
1.5.1 problem
4. Significance of the Study • Writing and critiquing of chapter
c. compose own significance, scope 1.2.1; 5. Scope and Delimitation one of their research paper
and delimitation of the study; 1.5.1 of the Study
and 6. Definition of Terms

d. define the terms that will be used 1.5.1

in their study.

Weeks At the end of these weeks, the pre- C. Review of Related Literatures
4-5 service teacher (PST) should be able [A,B] and Studies
to:
1. Differences between • Lecture-discussion using • Chapter two of their research 1.5.1;
a. differentiate between scholarly 1.5.1 literature and studies PowerPoint presentation of paper on a chosen social issue. 5.2.1
and non-scholarly articles; 2. Foreign literature and sample works on Chapter Two The output is a presentation of
b. review the related literatures and 1.5.1 local literature (Review of Related Literature and chapter two of their research
related studies that fit their 3. Synthesis of the literature Studies) paper.
research work; and studies reviewed

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 c. synthesize the studies of their 1.5.1 4. Theoretical Framework • Group Reading
research paper; and 5. Conceptual Framework
d. construct the framework and 1.5.1 6. Research Paradigm • Writing and critiquing of chapter
paradigm of their study. two of their research paper

Weeks At the end of these weeks, the pre D. Methodology

6-8 service teacher (PST) should be able [A,B]
to: 1. Different methods of • Lecture-discussion using • Chapter three of their research 1.2.1;
research PowerPoint presentation on paper on a chosen social issue. 1.3.1;
a. determine the appropriate 1.5.1 2. Subjects of the study and sample works of chapter three The output is a presentation of 1.5.1;
sampling technique for their sampling design (Methodology) chapter three of their research 5.2.1
study 3. Instrument and validation paper.
b. describe the data gathering 1.5.1 4. Data gathering procedure • Exercises on the computation of
instruments for research 5. Treatment of data sample, frequency, mean,
c. describe the procedures in data 1.5.1 weighted average mean, etc.
gathering for their research
d. apply appropriate statistical 1.5.1 • Writing and critiquing of chapter
treatment for their research three of their research paper

Week At the end of the week, the pre- Presentation of Research Title,
9 service teacher (PST) should be able [C] Chapters One, Two, and Three
to:

a. present before a panel of 1.1.1; • Presentation of chapters one to • Output is chapters one to three of 1.1.1;
evaluators the proposed title, 1.2.1; three their research 1.2.1;
and Chapters one, two and three 1.3.1; 1.3.1’
of their research. 1.5.1; 1.7.1;
1.6.1 5.2.1

Weeks At the end of these weeks, the pre E. Presentation, Interpretation

10-12 service teacher (PST) should be able [A,B,C of Data and Findings
to: ]
1. Data Processing and • Lecture-discussion using • Writing chapter four of their 1.2.1;
a. present data in the form of Tabulation PowerPoint presentation on research paper on a chosen social 1.3.1;
graphs, diagrams and tables; and 1.3.1; 2. Presentation of Data sample works of chapter four issue. The output is a presentation 1.5.1;
1.5.1 3. Interpretation of Data of chapter four. 5.2.1

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 b. interpret given data and findings. 4. Presentation of Findings (Presentation, Interpretation of
1.5.1 Data and Findings)

• Writing and critiquing of chapter

four of their research paper

Weeks At the end of these weeks, the pre F. Summary, Conclusions and
13-15 service teacher (PST) should be able [A,B] Recommendations
to: • Lecture-discussion using • Writing chapter five of their 1.2.1;
1. Guidelines in Writing the PowerPoint presentation on research paper on a chosen social 1.3.1;
a. apply the guidelines in writing 1.1.1; Summary of Findings sample works of chapter five issue. The output is a presentation 1.5.1;
the summary of findings, 1.5.1 2. Guidelines in Writing (Summary, Conclusions and of chapter five of their research 5.2.1
conclusions and Conclusions Recommendations) paper.
recommendations; and 3. Guidelines in Writing
b. write summary of findings, 1.5.1 Recommendations • Writing and critiquing of chapter
conclusion and five of their research paper
recommendations.
Weeks At the end of the week, the pre G. Bibliography and Appendices
16-17 service teacher (PST) should be able [A,B]
to: 1. Format in Writing the • Lecture-discussion using • Organizing the bibliography and 1.1.1;
Bibliography PowerPoint presentation on appendices of their research 1.2.1;
a. identify the sources of references 1.1.1; 2. What to Include in the sample Bibliography and paper. The output is a 1.5.1;
and documents to be included in 1.2.1 Bibliography Appendices presentation of their Bibliography 1.3.1;
the appendices; and and Appendices 5.2.1
b. write appropriately the 1.1.1; • Exercises on different styles of
bibliography and appendices of 1.2.1 referencing
their research study.

Week 18 At the end of the week, the pre- H. Presentation of the Research
service teacher (PST) should be able [C] Output
to:

a. present before a panel of 1.1.1; • Presentation of research work • Output is the final copy of the 1.1.1;
evaluators the result of their 1.2.1; before a panel using rubrics research paper 1.2.1;
research work. 1.3.1; 1.3.1;
1.5.1; 1.7.1;
1.6.1 5.3.1

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 Suggested References
Acero, V. & Leuterio, F. (2006). Methods of research. Rex Book Store, Inc.

Ary, D., Jacobs, L., Sorensen, C., & Walker, D. (2014). Introduction to research in education. Cengage Learning

Black, T. R. (2002). Understanding social science research. SAGE Publications Ltd

Calmorin, L. & Calmorin, M. (2007). Research methods and thesis writing. Rex Book Store, Inc.

Pajo, B. (2018). Introduction to research methods: A hands-on approach. SAGE Publications, Inc.

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