SSC 101: Teaching Social Studies in Elementary Grades Professional Education

COURSE SYLLABUS

COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

1ST SEMESTER, A.Y. 2020-2021

Course Code : SSC 101

Course Title : Teaching Social Studies in Elementary Grades (Culture

and Geography

Course Units : 3 UNITS

Course Schedule : October

Room : Senior High Building

Office : College of Teacher Education Office

A. Course Description

The course aims to equip the students in the BEED program a strong background in
local history and culture. This background serves as an avenue for further inquiry of the
available resources in the community for the localization and contextualization of teaching
of elementary subjects. Areas to be studied include natural heritage of the locality, tangible
and intangible culture that are of great significance to the socioeconomic and political
activities of the people in the place. In the end they are expected to come up with the
profiling of available cultural resources in the community.

B. Course Outcomes

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

1. Evaluate the importance of social studies and its purpose in primary educational
environments.
2. Describe what powerful social studies looks like and identify important elements of such
instruction
3. Explain the role of inquiry, concepts, Big Ideas and Essential Questions in social studies
curriculum units.
4. Implement effective instructional strategies for teaching concepts, skills, and attitudes
in the elementary classroom.
5. Develop lessons, individualize materials, identify appropriate assessment strategies, and
plan unit of study using the formats provided.
6. Evaluate major resources for social studies education and describe trends in the field
relevant to teaching in our changing information age society.
7. Describe the importance of local history in teaching social studies
8. Create a profile of the different cultural resources in the local community.

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C. Course Requirements

 Quizzes and Assignment

 Midterm and Final Examination
 Oral recitation, Projects, Reaction/Reflection Paper
 Lesson Planning

D. Course Outline / Learning Plan

Time Frame
Week Topics
MidTerm
1. Orientation & Course Overview
2. Understanding Social Studies
3. Position on Powerful and Purposeful Elementary
Social Studies
4. Lesson 3: Recommendations for Implementing
Powerful and Purposeful Elementary Social Studies
5. Lesson 4: Top Concerns Of Social Studies
Teachers
6. Lesson 5: 10 Essential Strategies of An Effective
Teacher
7. Lesson 6: 15 Exciting Ideas For Teaching Social
1–2 Studies Content
8. Lesson 7: The Goals And Scope of the Teaching
and Learning of Araling Panlipunan (Social Studies)
9. Lesson 8: Deped Balik Kasaysayan Program
Overall Goal and Objectives
10. Lesson 9: Most Appropriate Strategies in Araling
Panlipunan
 Submission Of
Handouts/Assignments/Projects
 Summative Test
 Midterm Examination

Final
1. Detailed Lesson Planning in Social Studies

 Submission of
3-4 Handouts/Assignments/Projects
 Summative Test
 Final Examination

E. Required Readings and References

https://www.socialstudies.org/position-statements/powerful-purposeful-pedagogy-
elementary-school-social-studies

https://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/social-studies/

https://www.teacherph.com/deped-balik-kasaysayan-program/

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http://www.depedbataan.com/resources/4/
most_appropriate_strategies_in_araling_panlipunan.pdf

https://ourhappyschool.com/ap-social-studies/10-essential-strategies-effective-teacher

https://www.thoughtco.com/concerns-of-social-studies-teachers-8208

F. Methodologies/Strategies

Cooperative learning, mobile-assisted instruction, film-showing, projects, and dimensional

question approach, Mock Demonstration

G. Intended Values Formation (Teaching Learning)

Human dignity, Independence, Self-esteem, Open-mindedness, Self-control, Equality,

Initiative, Optimism

H. Grading System

 Midterm (50%) Final (50%)

 Written Works- 15%
 Project-25%
 Oral- 20%
 Major Exam-40%
 TOTAL- 100%

I. Tips for Success

 Read the course syllabus thoroughly and understand the course expectations.
 Set a realistic schedule and ensure regular study time is established.
 Set goals and deadlines to meet deadlines and assignment due dates.
 Organize study schedule and create an electronic or weekly calendar and set
reminders.
 Stay in touch with the instructor and know your instructor preference on how and
when they prefer to be contacted - via phone, text, email, online office hours,
messenger, or skype.
 Take time to evaluate progress by checking and calculating his or her own grades.
 Plan time wisely and ensure time to study for test/quizzes.
 Connect with classmates to create an engaging productive environment.
 Discuss your progress with instructor and keep track of deadlines and submissions.

Prepared by: Verified by:

KEVIN JOHN O. DURANGO, LPT DONCIE M. PAQUIBOT, LPT

Instructor Program Coordinator

Approved by:

MARICHU M. ESNARDO, M.A.

Academic Executive Officer

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