As to how important Mathematics is as a 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 Social Studies is taught in interesting and inviting way, it is certain that students will gain at least enough interest to listen and learn from the lessons discussed.

                Group learning is the main approach  to organize collaborative learning. There are many collaborative learning methods, which also can be considered as group learning methods and popularly used in classroom based environment. One  of the purposes of this study is to find  a common approach, which can be used to stimulate small learning group based on different collaborative learning methods, on the other hand, the optimal solution is to model any small group learning method, but it is very difficult to realize. Some experiences can be applied to small common group learning process ( Zhao, et al., 2002)

                Collaborative learning is often used as synonym for cooperative learning when, in fact it is a separate strategy that encompasses a broader range of group of interactions such as developing learning communities, stimulating students and faculty discussions and encouraging electronic exchanges (Bruffee, 1993). Both approaches stress the importance of teacher and student involvement in learning process.

                Demonstration method can be exercised in several ways. It provide opportunity in learning new exploration and visual learning tasks from a different perspective.  Teacher will be also a participant. He will do the work with his students for their help.

Service learning method increases motivation and retention of academic skills as specific learning goals are tied to community needs. By solving real problems and addressing real needs, students learn  to apply classroom learning to real word context. It provide more authenticity and purpose for classroom learning.

                Lecturing is the most common strategy in classroom especially in Math, Science, English and Social Studies. But there are calls to move away from the traditional lecture to interactive computer learning system that allow students access to information when and where they need it (McIntosh, 1996).

                The use of discussion is an attempt to get away from the traditional classroom procedure of the question and answer (QandA) and recitation style. It is used to designate group classroom activities in which teacher and students cooperatively consider certain topics or problems.

By: Danalyn G. Arabis | Teacher III | Limay National High School | Limay, Bataan