Using Collaborative Judgment Session Strategy (CJSS) in Enhancing Student Awareness of Economic Sectors

Economics in Araling Panlipunan plays a significant role in enhancing students’ awareness and understanding of the complexities of various economic sectors, fostering their knowledge, and preparing them for meaningful engagement in the broader socio-economic landscape. This study aimed to enhance students’ awareness of economic sectors in Araling Panlipunan 9 through the use of Collaborative Judgment Session Strategy (CJSS), using a single-group pretest-posttest research design. Twenty-five students from Ozamiz City Public School were selected for the 2024–2025 school year through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a researcher-made test as part of a quantitative approach. Minitab was used to perform statistical analysis, and techniques such as the mean, standard deviation, and t-test were employed to examine the findings. Results revealed that students’ awareness of economic sectors before using the CJSS was at a Fairly Satisfactory level. After implementing the strategy, students’ awareness significantly improved, reaching an Outstanding level. Highly significant positive differences were found in students’ awareness before and after the implementation of the CJSS. The CJSS enhances student awareness, deepens their understanding of economic sectors, and improves critical thinking skills to address real-world economic challenges. CJSS can be integrated to enhance students’ awareness, not only in economics but also in other related disciplines, such as Asian Studies, History, and Contemporary Issues, as well as in other learning areas.