University of the Philippines

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Diliman, Quezon City

EDSSE 161 : THE TEACHING OF SOCIAL STUDIES

Credit : 3 units
Professor : Dr. Celinia E. Balonso

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will cover the teaching earning continuum in teaching Social Studies. The trust
will be the preparation of instructional objectives, structuring of the content offerings,
utilization of the appropriate teaching techniques/strategies and preparations of evaluation
tools with the end in view of providing Social Studies teachers with model teaching guides in
the Social Studies.

II. OBJECTIVES

General: To know the teaching-learning continuum in teaching Social Studies and

the varied instructional materials needed in the effective unfoldment of
the different lessons.

Specific: After studying the course the students will be able to:

1. Analyze the curricular structure of Social Studies in basic education;

2. Prepare selected instructional materials based on the scope and sequence charts of
elementary and secondary social studies;
3. Use facts, concepts, generalizations and thinking processes effectively in the unfolding of
lessons in the Social Studies;
4. Construct evaluation instruments in the Social Studies;
5. Demonstrate selected lessons in the Social Studies;
6. Critique some of the Social Studies lessons demonstrated by teachers/student teachers
in the laboratory and selected schools; and
7. Discuss trends/issues/related readings that have bearing in the introduction of
innovations in the teaching of Social Studies.

III. COURSE OUTLINE

A. The Social Studies Program
1. Emphases of Social Studies
2. Social Studies Scope and Significance
3. Trends in Organizational Patterns of Social Studies Program

B. The Learning Continuum in the Social Studies

1. Formulation of Objectives
1.1 Cognitive Domain
1.2 Affective Domain
1.3 Psychomotor Domain
2. Content
2.1 Concepts Topics
2.2 Generalizations Theme
2.3 Related Ideas Sub-Topics
2.4 Sources
2.5 Illustrative Cases

3. Teaching Strategies
3.1 Inquiry Models of Teaching
Beyer’s Inquiry Model
Joyce’s SRA Inquiry Model
Goulson’s Tri-Question Approach
Bank’s Social Inquiry Model
Fenton’s Inquiry Model
Michaelis’ Inquiry Model
Taba’s Concept Attainment /Formation Model
Other Inquiry Approaches to Instruction

3.2 Valuing Models of Teaching

Rath’s Value Clarification
Metcalf’s Rational Analysis of Issues
Hall and Davis’s Case Study Strategy
Galbraith and Jones’ Moral Reasoning Strategy
Role Playing Model
Others

3.3 Decision Making and Social Action Strategies

Identifying Important Social Issues and Problems
Guidelines for Social Action Projects
Social Analysis Method
Teaching Controversial Issues
Others

4. Evaluation in Social Studies

4.1 Importance of Evaluating/Assessing Student Performance
4.2 Formal Evaluation
4.3 Alternative Evaluation Techniques
Group Discussion Work Samples
Observation
Checklist
Anecdotal Records
Interviews
Summary Sheets
Written and Pictorial Assignments
Diaries and Logs
Portfolios
Others
C. Selected Instructional Techniques
1. Brainstorming 11. Independent study
2. Buzz group/session 12. Interview
3. Case study 13. Lecture
4. Conference 14. Pre-mediated learning
5. Demonstration 15. Program instruction
6. Discussion a. Project
7. Exercise 16. Role playing
8. Fishbowl 17. Simulation
9. Game 18. Structured discussion
10. Home study 19. Others
IV. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
A. (20%) A well-researched paper on assigned topic (to be reported and submitted)
B. (20%) Instructional materials which includes:
a. lesson plan utilizing an appropriate model of teaching,
b. appropriate readings, and
c. evaluation tools
C. (10%) Observation of social studies classes (observation report)
a. observation of classes at UPIS/public or private school
b. critiquing of lessons
D. (25%) Demonstration Teaching
E. (25%) Quizzes, exercises, mid-terms and final examination

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