Instructional Practices of Social Studies Teachers in Basic Education

This study examines instructional practices, considerations, and perspectives of Social Studies teachers on student s academic performance. Using qualitative case study approach, the data were gathered through interviews, which were analyzed and interpreted by assigning codes to generate general themes. The findings of the study revealed six (6) themes which include 1) integrated instructional methods, 2) technology technology-enhanced learning, 3) curriculum and resources considerations, 4) personalized learning considerations, 5) students ’ holistic development perspective 6) practical application of skills perspective. The results indicate valuable insights to improve professional development of teachers, highlighting collaborative planning and teacher trainings to enhance instructional skills and overall teacher quality.