Performance Rating of Araling Panlipunan Teachers and their Teaching Styles Under the New Normal

This study examined the performance rating of Araling Panlipunan teachers in Quezon IV during the 2021–2022 school year, focusing on their teaching styles in the new normal. A total of 138 teachers from one central school, two integrated schools, and six elementary schools participated. The study used a descriptive–correlational method to analyze teachers’ profiles (age, gender, highest educational attainment, and length of service), teaching styles, and performance ratings based on the Individual Performance Commitment Result Form (IPCRF). Findings revealed that most respondents were female, middle-aged, and had some master’s degree units. They had significant teaching experience, with the reformed/student-centered teaching style being the most commonly practiced. Teachers received an average IPCRF rating of "Very Satisfactory." A significant difference was found between teaching styles and teachers’ profiles, leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. The study recommends that school principals encourage teachers to pursue further studies and attend workshops to enhance professional and personal growth. Teachers should adapt their teaching styles to fit learners’ needs and blend various approaches, such as student-centered and teacher-guided methods. Aligning teaching styles with key result areas may help sustain high performance ratings. Additionally, collaboration with colleagues through learning action cells can promote best teaching practices and improve student learning outcomes.