MUSIC MNEMONICS FOR MEMORY ENHANCEMENT IN ARALING PANLIPUNAN OF GRADE 4 STUDENTS

Memory skills are essential for learning and remembering information. It allows us to store, retrieve, and use knowledge effectively, which is crucial for academic success. Music mnemonics are a powerful tool for enhancing memory and learning. By incorporating music into the learning process, students can improve their ability to recall information and make learning more engaging and enjoyable to students. The study aimed to enhance the memory skills of selected Grade 4 studentrs in the subject of Araling Panlipunan. A purposive sampling technique was employed to select 60 students from different barangays in Magdalena and Santa Cruz, Laguna. Data was collected using a pre-test and post-test, both consisting of 20 multiple-choice questions to assess memory skills in Araling Panlipunan before and after implementing music mnemonics. It was modified and validated by a Master teacher, an adviser, and a subject teacher. The study found that music mnemonics significantly improved the memory skills of Grade 4 students in Araling Panlipunan. Pre-test results showed a mean memory skill scores indicating a need for improvement. Post-test results revealed a significant increase in mean scores indicating a substantial improvement in memory skills. These findings suggest that music mnemonics can be an effective strategy for enhancing memory skills in students. It is recommended that students should actively engage with music mnemonics to enhance their memory skills. The use of songs,rhyms, or musical patterns as mnemonic devices can significantly improve information retention and recall. Parents and foster their childrens learning by incorporating music-based memory techniques at home, while barangay officials can collaborate with schools to establish “Music and Memory Clubs” where students can learn and practice these techniques under the guidance of trained teachers, creating a supportive community for enhance memory skills.