TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE PRIMARY GRADES

FE R. BARONIA, DEM
Associate Professor V
Social studies are school curriculum
that focuses on the development
of social relations and the more active
functioning of society.
Social studies include courses in such
subjects as: History, Government.
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FIVE COMPONENTS OF SOCIAL STUDIES

1. Geography
2. History
3. Culture and Society
4. Civics and Government
5. Economics
Social studies is important because it teaches
students fundamental concepts of culture, economics
and politics skills to groom them into educated,
productive citizens.
Social studies are also important for teaching
students basic values, such as justice and equality,
which are the foundation of modern society.
The primary purpose of social studies is to
help young people develop the ability to make
informed and reasoned decisions for the
public good as citizens of a culturally diverse,
democratic society in an inter- dependent
world.
INCORPORATE NEWSPAPER ARTICLES AND MAGAZINES INTO LESSONS TO ENABLE
STUDENTS READ AND DISCUSS CURRENT EVENTS AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING
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.
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.
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
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
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/
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/
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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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
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.
The basis of the K-12 Social Studies
curriculum is to achieve the goal “edukasyon
para sa lahat 2015” (Education for All 2015)
and the K-12 Philippine Basic Education
Curriculum Framework.
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The aim is for students to develop 21st century skills to
nourish a functionally literate and developed Filipino.
The overall objective of social studies is to hone learners
to become citizens who are investigative, critical thinkers,
responsible, productive, environment friendly, patriotic and
values oriented with a nationalistic and global view and value
to social and historical topics.
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 THEMES
OF SOCIAL STUDIES
People, Society,
and
Environment
Times, Continuity and Change
Culture, Identity and Nationality
Authority and Governance
Production, Distribution and Consumption
Regional and Global Connections
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