World Education Connect Multidisciplinary e-Publication, Vol. VI, Issue IX (September 2026), pp.342-346
METHUZE G. ANTOLIN
Teacher/ Department of Education, Schools Division Office of Isabela
Abstract
Social science education relies heavily on interactive dialogue, critical thinking, and contextual inquiry, both of which faced severe operational disruptions during and after recent global educational shifts. This study evaluated the instructional and assessment challenges encountered by Junior High School Social Science teachers in Aurora District, Schools Division of Isabela, to establish evidence-based pedagogical and evaluative enhancements. Utilizing a quantitative descriptive-correlational design embedded within a Research and Development framework, empirical data were gathered from a total district enumeration of social science educators using a validated survey checklist. Descriptive statistical analysis revealed that while teachers demonstrated high self-efficacy in general instructional delivery () and task preparation (), significant operational barriers persisted in technological infrastructure (), driven by LMS technical glitches () and connectivity constraints (). Assessment challenges were pronounced during task implementation () and scoring (), caused by digital plagiarism (), large class sizes (), preference for on-site evaluation (), and delayed feedback mechanisms (). Systemic intervention requires bolstering school-level ICT infrastructure, refining rubric-based assessment literacy, mitigating academic integrity risks, and institutionalizing targeted professional development to support flexible learning contexts.
Keywords
Social science education, Instructional challenges, Assessment literacy, Educational technology
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