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CHAPTER 1
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Introduction
Social Studies are one of the most useful and important subjects taught in school. It has
been on existence since the beginning of time as people of certain ancient civilizations
make use of studying and putting into account the events of the past to help keep them on
track and move forward through different innovations. History serves as the base to create
certain advanced technologies or instruments to promote and prosper a better way of
living. One example is the pyramids of Egypt. As historians study the Egyptians past,
culture and techniques in creating such indestructible structures of the pyramid, they have
proven the great importance contributed by history through similar infrastructures we see
today which adopts the way the pyramids were built. Generally speaking, social studies, be
it named "History"€ or "Araling Panlipunan"€ in more basic terms, feeds the curiosity of
every individual, resulting in our present generations better way of living, with each one
owning their personal sense of the "hows"€ and "whys"€ of every event. An effective or
successful learning of Social Studies therefore leaves a community knowledgeable.
As to how important Social Studies is as subject, teachers create an impact as to whether or
not the students have captured the concepts of the said subject every time they deliver
certain topics. The interest felt by the students for the subject is generated by the teacher. If
a subject such as the Social Studies is interesting or inviting, it is of great certainty that the
students will gain at least enough interest to listen and learn from the lessons discussed.
Enclosed in this positive-teacher-student interaction are different factors which may be the
primary root of the students interest or boredom on their studies. However, these factors
depend on the type of students being taught. For instance, if the student finds interest on a
subject full of games, he may be bored with long lectures or writings on the board, and
vice versa. Aside from the teaching technique used by the teacher, skills and values may
also be considered as factors. Ideal teachers may be difficult to define because the type of
students must be considered. The teachers flexibility most probably is one of the best
qualities a classroom must have in order to attain educational success in Social Studies.
Generally, this learning success must be attained by both teachers and students through the
teachers and students. It might not be enough for the subject Social Studies to gain success
