CSU HOSTS 2ND KAMAG-ARAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION

By Office of the University President | July 24, 2025 |

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan — The Cagayan State University (CSU) hosted the 2nd KaMaG-Aral National Conference on July 24–25, 2025, at the Claude Andrews Convention Center, CSU Andrews Campus.

Organized by the Katipunan ng mga Mananaliksik at Guro ng Araling Panlipunan (KaMaG-Aral), the two-day national event was attended by social studies educators and researchers from the Department of Education and various state universities and colleges across the country.

With a focus on critical thinking and innovation in Social Studies education, the conference featured plenary lectures on topics such as “Ang Kasaysayan sa Araling Panlipunan,” “Critical Thinking in the Teacher Education Curriculum,” and “Critical Thinking and Artificial Intelligence in Social Studies.” It also included a workshop on skeptical resilience and fighting fake news, as well as research presentations from the participants.

In his message, CSU Officer-in-Charge Dr. Arthur G. Ibañez highlighted the significant role of Social Studies in shaping civic competence, critical thinking, and national identity. He cited current studies and pressing issues that reflect challenges in curriculum depth, teacher training, and the fight against misinformation.

“Social Studies helps students ask questions that matter—questions about justice, identity, freedom, and responsibility,” OIC President said. “It grounds learners in historical consciousness, enabling them to connect past struggles with present realities and future aspirations.”

Dr. Ibanez also shared CSU’s ongoing research and extension projects related to social sciences, including studies on local governance, cultural heritage, gender issues, public health education, tourism, entrepreneurship, and environmental sustainability.

He further expressed his full support for faculty-led initiatives aimed at strengthening Social Studies instruction and content development in the university.

At the end of the conference, participants are expected to demonstrate enhanced competence in Social Studies education, apply critical thinking in classroom and community contexts, and present relevant research aligned with national educational goals.