MC 3Teaching Social Studies in the Primary Grades (Philippine History and Government)

The course emphasizes the contents of Philippine History and Government that are necessary in teaching at the elementary level. Further, appropriate teaching strategies and assessment methods shall be included to prepare students to become elementary grades teachers.

1. TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE PRIMARY GRADES
FE R. BARONIA, DEM
Associate Professor V

2. Socialstudiesareschoolcurriculum
thatfocusesonthedevelopment
ofsocialrelationsandthemoreactive
functioning of society.
Socialstudiesincludecoursesinsuch
subjectsas:History,Government.
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3. FIVE COMPONENTS OFSOCIAL STUDIES
1. Geography
2. History
3. Culture and Society
4. Civics and Government
5. Economics

4. Socialstudiesisimportantbecauseitteaches
studentsfundamentalconceptsofculture,economics
andpoliticsskillstogroomthemintoeducated,
productive citizens.
Socialstudiesarealsoimportantforteaching
studentsbasicvalues,suchasjusticeandequality,
whicharethefoundationofmodernsociety.

5. Theprimarypurposeofsocialstudiesisto
helpyoungpeopledeveloptheabilitytomake
informedandreasoneddecisionsforthe
publicgoodascitizensofaculturallydiverse,
democraticsocietyinaninter-dependent
world.

6. INCORPORATE NEWSPAPER ARTICLES AND MAGAZINES INTO LESSONS TO ENA BLE
STUDENTS READ AND DISCUSS CURRENT EVENTS AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOW ING
ACTIVITIES:
1. Bring a historical topic to life.
2. Give students control over what they learn.
3. Act out historical events.
4. Give students an experiential experience.
5. Try a controversial topic.
6. Solve a historical problem.
7. Group students with the wise.

7. BASED FROM STUDENTS, THE TOP FIVE QUALITIES OF A
GREAT TEACHER ARE :
1. Ability to develop relationships with their
students.
2. Patient, caring, and kind personality.
3. Knowledge of learners.
4. Dedication to teaching.
5. Engaging students in learning.

8. 10 TEACHER-TESTED WAYS TO KEEP THE CLASS
INTERESTED AND FOR THE STUDENTS TO STAY
ENGAGED ALL THE TIME.
1. Incorporate mystery into your lessons.
2. Don’t repeat classroom material.
3. Create classroom games.
4. Give your students choices

9. 5. Use technology.
6. Don't take teaching so seriously.
7. Make the lessons interactive.
8. Relate material to student lives
9. Flip your lessons
10. Think outside the box
Source: https://www.thoughtco.com/ways-to-keep-your-class-interesting-4061719

10. REASONS WHY SOCIAL STUDIES IS GIVEN EMPHASIS
IN COLLEGE PREP PROGRAM
1. CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING
A. Help students understand the responsibilities of t citizens
B. Students learn how all levels of government function and become
familiar with the role that citizens play in shaping the legal and
political landscapes
C. Students also gain the ability to compare and critically analyze different
government styles.
Source: https://www.orindaacademy.org/2014/07/10/the-importance-of-social-studies-
in-schools/

11. 2. ECONOMIC EDUCATION
A. Helps high school students become better-informed
citizens
B. Provides a foundation for the business world
C. Helps them manage their own finances
Source: https://www.Orindaacademy.Org/2014/07/10/the-importance-of-social-studies-
in-schools/

12. WHAT MAKES A GREAT TEACHER
1. Expert communication skills
2. Superior listening skills
3. Deep knowledge and passion for their subject matter
4. The ability to build caring relationships with students
5. Friendliness and approachability
6. Excellent preparation and organization skills
7. Strong work ethics
8. Community-building skills
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13. SEVEN PRINCIPLES FOR GOOD PRACTICE IN
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Principle 1: Encourage contact between students and
faculty.
Principle 2: Develop reciprocity and cooperation among
students.
Source: https://www.utc.edu/walker-center-teaching-learning/teaching-resources/7-principles.php

14. Principle 3: Encourage Active Learning.
Principle 4: Give prompt feedback.
Principle 5: Emphasize time on task.
Principle 6: Communicate high expectations.
Principle 7: Respect diverse talents and ways of learning.

15. ThebasisoftheK-12SocialStudies
curriculumistoachievethegoal“edukasyon
parasalahat2015”(EducationforAll2015)
andtheK-12PhilippineBasicEducation
CurriculumFramework.

16. •
Theaimisforstudentstodevelop21stcenturyskillsto
nourishafunctionallyliterateanddevelopedFilipino.
Theoverallobjectiveofsocialstudiesistohonelearners
tobecomecitizenswhoareinvestigative,criticalthinkers,
responsible,productive,environmentfriendly,patrioticand
valuesorientedwithanationalisticandglobalviewandvalue
to social and historical topics.
Source: http://www.rexpublishing.com.ph/social -studies/

17. THEMES
OF SOCIAL STUDIES

18. People, Society,
and
Environment

19. Times, Continuity and Change

20. Culture, Identity and Nationality

21. Authority and Governance

22. Production, Distribution and Consumption

23. Regional and Global Connections
Source: http://www.rexpublishing.com.ph/social-studies/