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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is intended to afford BEEd students of the content and skills indispensable to teaching Elementary Social Studies which include
Civics, Geography and History. It would equip students of an expansive critical understanding and analysis of the significance of MAKABAYAN
specifically Social Studies as part/ mandate of Restructured Basic Education Curriculum. It would provide and train would-be primary educators of
the approaches and strategies to teaching Elementary Social Studies content and skills.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
BOOKS:
Ellis, Arthur K. Teaching and Learning Elementary Social Studies: 9th Edition. USA: Allyn and Bacon. March 31, 2010
Kottler, Ellen I. and Nancy P. Gallavan. Secrets to Success for Social Studies Teachers 1 st Edition. USA: Corwin Press. August 23, 2007
Longhi, Sarah. Social Studies Graphic Organizers & Mini-Lessons (Best Practices in Action) 1 st Edition. USA: Teaching Resources. April 1,
2006
Morris, Kevin. Standards-Based Social Studies Activities with Rubrics: Highly Motivating, Literacy-Rich Activities That Reinforce Important
Social Studies Content and Help Students Show What They Know 1 st Education. USA: Teaching Resources. November 1, 2006
Schmidt, Laurel. Social Studies That Sticks: How to Bring Content and Concepts to Life. USA: Heinemann. September 4, 2007
Sunal, Cynthia Szymanski and Mary Elizabeth Haas. Social Studies for the Elementary and Middle Grades: A Constructivist Approach: 4 th
Edition. USA: Allyn & Bacon. February 19, 2010
ONLINE REFERENCES:
Storypath: A Problem-Solving Approach to Teaching Social Studies. http://fac-staff.seattleu.edu/mmcguire/web/. Date Retrieved: February 18,
2010
A Thematic Approach to History. www.esd112.org/history/cc/documents/.../ccnewsletter_fall06.pdf - United States. Date Retrieved: February 18,
2010
Strategies for Teaching Social Studies. http://www.udel.edu/dssep/strategies.htm. Date Retrieved: February 19, 2010
Lesson Plans and Teaching Strategies. http://www.csun.edu/~hcedu013/plans.html#Teaching%20Strategies. Date Retrieved: February 19, 2010
COURSE OUTLINE:
TIME
COURSE CONTENT ALLOTM ACTIVITIES AND STRATEGIES COMPETENCIES/OBJECTIVES
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1. Introduction Lecture- Discussion vis-à-vis Cite examples of materializing
University’s Vision- Mission Situation Analysis the university’s vision- mission.
KKP Integration 1 Observe the cleanliness and
Significance of the Course orderliness of the room
throughout the semester.
Show interest of the importance
of the course to their chosen
career.
2. MAKABAYAN PowerPoint Presentation and Enumerate and explain goals
Goals and Objectives of MAKABAYAN Discussion and objectives of MAKABAYAN.
Subject Components of MAKABAYAN 1.5 Duelling Documents Define the various subject
MAKABAYAN Decalogue components of MAKABAYAN.
Master the MAKABAYAN
Decalogue.
Show interest on the role of
MAKABAYAN for learners’
holistic development.
3. Social Studies Definition and Rationale Carousel Brainstorming Write a reaction paper on the
A Rationale for Social Studies Education 1 Dual Exposure rationale of Social Studies
Social Studies Curriculum Patterns Group Sharing Education.
The Environment for Social Studies Learning 1.5 Compare and contrast the
The Roles of a Social Studies Teacher traditional and contemporary
Principles of Powerful Social Studies environment of Social studies
Teaching and Learning.
Distinguish one’s role as would-
be Social Studies Educator.
Identify the different principles of
powerful Social Studies teaching
and learning.
4. Children in a Democracy Music Video and Picture Analysis Analyze the roles of Filipino
The Roles of Filipino Citizens in Democracy 1.5 Film- Viewing: No Time for Play citizens in democracy.
Active Citizenship Technology- Oriented Discussion Model formal and informal
-Formal Strategies for Citizenship Education strategies for citizenship
-Informal Strategies for Citizenship Education education
Service Learning as Citizenship 1.5 Fashion a reflection paper base
The Meaning of Citizenship: A Global on the film viewed.
Perpectives Extract life- lessons on the
The Rights and Responsibilities of a Child importance of valuing one’s right.
5. Social Studies and Diversity in the Philippines Field Study Present a music video dealing
Field Study and Peer Sharing of Observations 1 Peer Sharing with cultural uniformity and
The Role of Social Studies in Promoting 1 Case Study diversity.
Pluralism and Diversity News Analysis Define pluralism and diversity.
-Cultural Sensitivity in Social Studies Curricula Discuss culturally sensitive
-Creating a Culturally Responsive Social Social Studies topic.
Studies Learning Environment Cite ways on how to prepare
Cultural Sensitivity: The Teacher as Learner 1 children for diverse world.
Preparing Children for Diverse World
6. Setting and Achieving Social Studies Standards Multi- Media Presentation Create a matrix presentation on
Content Standards and Performance 1.5 Guided Discussion the differences and samples of
Standards Cognitive Mapping content standards and
The Nature of Knowledge performance standards.
Fragile Knowledge versus Deep Understanding 1 Fashion a cognitive map to
The Structure of Social Studies Disciplines as compare and contrast fragile
Fundamental Knowledge knowledge and deep
understanding.
Explain the structure of Social
Studies disciplines as
fundamental knowledge.
7. Three Ways to Center the Social Studies PowerPoint Presentation Differentiate the following;
Curriculum: The Learner, Society, and Knowledge Video Clip Analysis The Learner- Centered
The Learner- Centered Approach 1 Guided Discussion Approach
The Society- Centered Approach The Society- Centered
The Knowledge- Centered Approach Approach
The Knowledge- Centered
Approach
8. Planning for Social Studies Teaching and Learning Key Modeling Make an elementary Social
Teacher as Decision- Makers 2 Lesson- Planning and Studies lesson plan.
Planning for Long- Range Goals Demonstration Discuss the importance of long-
Planning Lessons and Activities Guided Discussion range social studies goal.
Teaching Concepts, Skills, and Values Define key social studies
Planning and Developing Units concepts, skills, and values.
COURSE REQUIREMENT:
Students are to be asked to submit and present an E- learning portfolio on the course. On the succeeding page is the rubric for assessment;
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