Enhancing Learners' Engagement in Araling Panlipunan through Gamification: A Philippine Case Study

Kenneth Panga; Marjorie C. Doroin; John Marc Campo; Cherrynel Bohayo; Silva P. Oxidental

doi:10.58421/misro.v4i3.475

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58421/misro.v4i3.475

Authors

Kenneth Panga Partido State University https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5798-7504
Marjorie C. Doroin Partido State University
John Marc Campo Partido State University
Cherrynel Bohayo Partido State University
Silva P. Oxidental San Rafael National High School

Keywords:

Araling Panlipunan, Engagement Level, Gamification, High school students, Philippines, Single-group design

Abstract

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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