Mediating Effect of School Climate on the Relationship Between School Social Skills and Academic Achievement in Edukasyon Sa Pagpapakatao of Grade 5 Learners

This study aimed to investigate the mediating effect of school climate on the relationship between social skills and academic achievement in Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (ESP) among Grade 5 pupils of Silway 8 Elementary School for the school year 2022-2023. A non-experimental quantitative design was employed, utilizing a descriptive correlation technique to gather relevant data. The study's respondents consisted of 122 Grade 5 learners, with total enumeration used to obtain the population, representing the entire Grade 5 cohort at Silway 8 Elementary School, Polomolok 5 District, Division of South Cotabato. The results indicated that Grade 5 learners exhibited very high social skills in terms of interpersonal abilities, high approaches to learning, and internalizing problem behavior, while demonstrating low self-control and externalizing problem behavior. Learners with advanced social skills in internalizing behaviors were adept at regulating their emotions, dealing with stress, and expressing themselves in a healthy manner. They exhibited resilience, empathy, and a positive outlook, contributing to a supportive and understanding social environment. Additionally, the school climate was perceived most positively concerning teaching and learning and the environment, while safety was noted in fewer instances. Overall, the academic achievement of the learners was deemed good, meeting standard expectations. Moreover, significant relationships were found between social skills and academic achievement, social skills and school climate, and between school climate and academic achievement among Grade 5 learners. Article visualizations: