MCSSC 101 - Lesson 2 Teaching Social Studies

Teaching Social Studies in Elementary Grades

1. Elementary Social Studies Curriculum

2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Describe the features of the elementary Araling Panlipunan Curriculum Enumerate and explain the themes in the Araling Panlipunan Curriculum. Critique the elementary Araling Panlipunan Curriculum.

3. Introduction This lesson is a continuation of the preceding topic focusing on the nature, intention, and scope of the elementary Social Studies Curriculum. It is hoped that significant insights will be acquired by education students as they face the challenges of teaching elementary students.

4. The Elementary Social Studies Curriculum in the Philippine Basic Education is divided into 2 key stages, namely the Key Stage 1 ( Araling Panlipunan 1- Araling Panlipunan 3) and Key Stage 2 ( Araling Panlipunan 4 - Araling Panlipunan 6). Each key stage has a corresponding standard addressing vital competencies needed to be achieved. Seven (7) Themes Explained

5. Key Stage 1 Standard K—3 Naipamamalas ang panimulang pag-unawa at pagpapahalaga sa sarili , pamilya , paaralan , at komunidad , at sa mga batayang konsepto ng pagpapatuloy at pagbabago , distansya at direksyon gamit ang mga kasanayan tungo sa malalim na pag-unawa tungkol sa sarili at kapaligirang pisikal at sosyo-kultural , bilang kasapi ng sariling komunidad at ng mas malawak na lipunan . The above image is the key stage standard for Kindergarten to Grade 3. Here, the standard is articulated in the vernacular since the medium of instruction used in teaching Araling Panlipunan is Filipino . Experts and educators believe that the use of Filipino is imperative if one is to examine and eventually understand the historical narrative and cultural identity of an evolving nation. It is clearly stipulated that Filipino learners in key stage 1 are expected to demonstrate basic understanding and values of self, family, school and community including fundamental concepts on continuity, change, distance, and direction, employing significant and related skills toward the attainment of an in-depth understanding of one’s self in the context of his physical and socio-cultural environment while being a member of a community and a bigger society. This standard is simplified in the Grade Level Standards, as shown below:

6. As early as Kindergarten, learners are expected to demonstrate a basic understanding of one9s self and of others being the foundation of social consciousness’ development. On the other hand, Grade 1 pupils are required to demonstrate an understanding of self as a member of the family and the school who values physical environment, employing concepts on continuity, change, distance and direction in establishing personal and cultural identity. Baitang Pamantayan sa Pagkatuto K Naipamamalas ang panimulang pag-unawa at pagpapahalaga sa sarili at pakikipagugnayan sa kapwa bilang pundasyon sa paglinang ng kamalayan sa kapaligirang sosyal .

7. BAITANG 1 Pamantayang Pagkatuto : Naipamamalas ang kamalayan , pag-unawa sa sarili bilang Pilipino at kasapi ng pamilya at paaralan at pagpapahalaga sa kapaligirang pisikal gamit ang konsepto ng pagpapatuloy at pagbabago , interaksyon , distansya at direksyon tungo sa pagkakakilanlan bilang indibidwal at kasapi ng komunidad . In order for learners to attain the desired goal, students in Grade 1 learn experiences and opportunities designed for them to communicate basic personal information such as name, parents, birthday, age, address, school and other relevant data. Moreover, learning content includes: Understanding Myself, The Story of Myself, Valuing Oneself, Knowing the Members of My Family, The Story of My Family, Responsibilities in My Family, Valuing My Family, Knowing My School, The Story of My School, Valuing My School, Me and My Home, Me and School, and Valuing the Environment.

8. BAITANG 2 Pamantayang Pagkatuto : Naipamamalas ang kamalayan , pag-unawa at pagpapahalaga sa kasalukuyan at nakaraan ng kinabibilangang komunidad , gamit ang konsepto ng pagpapatuloy at pagbabago , interaksyon , pagkakasuno-sunod ng pangyayari , mga simpleng konseptong heograpikal tulad ng lokasyon at pinagkukunang yaman at bukal ng yamang lahi , at konsepto ng mga saksi ng kasaysayan tulad ng tradisyong oral at mga bakas ng kasaysayan . Grade 2 Social Studies intends learners to demonstrate awareness, understanding and appreciation toward the community’s history using relevant concepts on continuity and change, power and authority, leadership and responsibility, needs and wants, identity, geography, and primary historical resources like oral traditions, artifacts, and relics. This grade level standard is seen in the learning content that includes: Knowing My Community, The Story of My Community, The Culture of My Community, The Livelihood in My Community, Leadership and Services in My Community, and My Responsibility in My Community.

9. BAITANG 3 Pamantayang Pagkatuto : Naipamamalas ang malawak na pag-unawa at pagpapahalaga ng mga komunidad ng Pilipinas bilang bahagi ng mga lalawigan at rehiyon ng bansa batay sa ( a) katangiang pisikal , (b) kultura , (c) kabuhayan , at (d) pulitika l , gamit ang konsepto ng pagpapatuloy at pagbabago , interaksyon ng tao at kapaligirang pisikal at sosyal . Grade 3 learners are expected to demonstrate broad understanding of Philippine communities as part of provinces and regions based on its bio-geographical features, socio-cultural attributes, livelihood, and political institutions using concepts of continuity and change, and human environmental interactions. This standard is manifested in the following content-focus: The Location of My Province, Geographical Basis and Instruments, The Stories of My Region, Valuing the Heroes, Historical Places, and Symbols of My Region, The Rich Culture of My Province, Valuing the Cultural Identity of My Region, and The Economies of the Provinces in My Region.

10. Key Stage 2 Standard 4—6 Naipamamalas ang mga kakayahan bilang batang produktibo , mapanagutan at makabansang mamamayang Pilipino gamit ang kasanayan sa pagsasaliksik , pagsisiyasat , mapanuring pag-iisip , matalinong pagpapasya , pagkamalikhain , pakikipagkapwa , likaskayang paggamit ng pinagkukunang-yaman at pakikipagtalastasan at pag-unawa sa mga batayang konsepto ng heograpiya , kasaysayan , ekonomiya , pamamahala , sibika at kultura tungo sa pagpapanday ng maunlad ng kinabukasan para sa bansa . The Key Stage 2 standard highlights learners9 productivity in being a member of Philippine society. Specifically, this stage intends learners to demonstrate knowledge and skills as a productive, responsible, and patriotic Filipino, employing skills such as critical thinking, sound decision-making, creativity, sustainable use of resources, and effective communication, among others, toward national development. This standard is unpacked in each grade level where specific skills and content-focus are specified:

11. BAITANG 5 Pamantayang Pagkatuto : Naipamamalas ang pag-unawa at pagpapahalaga sa pagkakabuo ng kapuluan ng Pilipinas at mga sinaunang lipunan hanggang sa malalaking pagbabagong pang- ekonomiya at ang implikasyon nito sa lipunan sa simula ng ika-labing siyam na siglo , gamit ang batayang konsepto tulad ng kahalagahang pangkasaysayan (historical significance), pagpapatuloy at pagbabago , ugnayang sarili at epekto tungo sa paglinang ng isang batang mamamayang mapanuri , mapagmuni , responsible, produktibo , makakalikasan , makatao at makabansa at may pagpapahalaga sa mga usapin sa lipunan sa nakaraan at kasalukuyan tungo sa pagpanday ng maunlad na kinabukasan para sa bansa . Grade 5 Araling Panlipunan requires learners to manifest understanding and appreciation of the formation of the Philippine archipelago, including the development of Philippine civilization until the 19th century. Its content examines the following: Emergence of Philippine Civilization, Ancient Philippine Culture and Society, Spanish Colonization, Policies and Impacts of Spanish Colonization, The Transformation of Philippine Society, and The Development of Filipino Nationalism.

12. BAITANG 6 Pamantayang Pagkatuto : Naipamamalas ang patuloy na pag-unawa pagpapahalaga sa kasanayan ng Pilipinas mula sa ika-20 siglo hanggang sa kasalukuyan , tungo sa pagbuo ng tiyak na pagkakakilanlan bilang Pilipino at mamamayan ng Pilipinas . Naipamamalas ang malalim na pag-unawa sa kasaysayan ng Pilipinas base sa pagsusuri ng sipi ng mga pining primarying sangguniang nakasulat , pasalita , awdo-biswal at kumbinasyon ng mga ito , mula sa iba-ibang panahon , tungo sa pagbuo ng makabansang kaisipan na siyang magsilbing basehan ng mas malawak na pananaw tungkol sa mundo . Finally, Araling Panlipunan Grade 6 intends that Filipino learners demonstrate understanding and appreciation of the nation9s history from the 20th century until the contemporary period toward the development of Filipino identity and nationhood. The following content-focus ensures the development of the said standard: Propaganda and Independence Movement, The Emergence and Struggles of the Philippine Republic, The Filipino-American War, American Colonization, American Policies and Their Impact, The Commonwealth Period, The Japanese Occupation, The Philippine Independence, The Philippines After World War II, The Third Republic, The Declaration of Martial Law, EDS People Power, and The Fifth Republic.

13. This curriculum content of elementary Social Studies expects learners to develop the desired learning attributes of a civic competent and nationalist citizens of the country.

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