Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila

(University of the City of Manila)

Intramuros, Manila
College of Education
Course Syllabus
Foundation of Social Studies
Professor: Paulyne Joanne R. Pascual, MAEd

A. Course Code: SST 1101

B. Course Title: Foundation of Social Studies
C. Course Description:

This course is designed to help the students develop an in-depth understanding of the nature, scope and significance of social studies. It provides them with an overview of
methods, strategies, materials, curriculum and activities in teaching Social Studies. This course will equip students with the knowledge and skills to teach Social Studies. It
focuses on the following concerns: 1) nature and the origin of the subject; 2) personal and professional qualities of Social Studies teachers; 3: the old and current curriculum in
our educational system; 4: planning and orchestrating instruction; 5) the context for teaching and 6) assessing learning. Through these, the Social studies majors will gain
competence in teaching the subject and eventually lead their future in a higher standard education.

This is a combination of history, geography, sociology, basic science, economics, anthropology, archaeology, and psychology. However, this course will mainly focus on the
introduction in teaching social studies. This course will help students to develop an understanding of teaching students about historical and physical surroundings, thus, they will
be able to think critically and develop the skills, strategies, and habits of mind required for effective inquiry and communication. Ultimately, students will realize the importance of
social studies and that their effective delivery of instruction will produce well-educated and informed citizens in a culturally diverse and interdependent world and to participate
and compete in a global economy.

D. Prerequisite: None
E. Credit Units: 3 Units
F. Course Outcome: At the end of the course, the students will be able to:

1. comprehend the concept, nature, and scope of the social studies;

2. appreciate the significance social studies as interconnected subjects that inform human relationships with people, events, and places;
3. adopt the role of planning of curriculum in teaching Social Studies;
4. apply the modern innovative teaching approaches in teaching Social Science; and
5. contribute in the improvement of Social Studies instruction in the country.

MIDTERM PERIOD
Time Allotment Learning Outcome Learning Content Strategies/Activities Resources Assessment
Week 1 1. Discuss the Course requirement, rules and grading Lecture and Syllabus Reflection paper
requirements, rules and system in the subject Discussion
grading system in
subject.
2. Present the expected
learning activities and
 academic discourse in
the subject.
Week 2 3. Discuss the meaning,  Definition(s) of Social Studies Lecture and Books Task Sheet: Is Social
nature and scope of  Misunderstanding about Social Studies Discussion Laptop and projector Studies important as a
Social Studies.  Correct concept and nature of Social Individual Report Audio visual subject course? Why?
4. Present the difference Studies presentation
between Social Studies  Fundamental Principles of Social Studies Power point
and Social Science. Course presentation
5. Explain the importance  Relationship of Social Studies with other
of Social Studies subjects in the School Curriculum
6. Expound the  Difference between Social Studies and
foundations of Social Social Science
Studies
 Branches of Social Science
 Foundations of Social Studies
 Importance of Social Studies
 Purpose/Goals of Social Studies
Week 3 7. Elucidate the qualities  Qualities of effective Social Studies Lecture and Books Task Sheet: What am
of effective Social teacher Discussion Internet Resources I here for?
Studies teacher  The Code of Ethics for teachers Individual Report Power point
8. Discuss briefly the presentation
Code of Ethics for
teachers
Week 4 9. Present the The Makabayan Curriculum Lecture and Books Task Sheet: My views
Makabayan Curriculum Discussion Internet Resources about the Makabayan
Individual Report Power point Curriculum
presentation
Week 5 10. Explain the concept of  Social Studies as core of the Lecture and Books Task Sheet: Construct
Social Studies as core Curriculum Discussion Internet Resources an integration
of the curriculum.  Social Studies scope and sequence in Individual Report Power point paradigm with the
11. Present how curriculum presentation Social Studies as the
integration of different  Integrating the different disciplines in core
disciplines in Social Social Studies
Studies can be done
Week 6 Midterm Examination
Week 7 12. Explain the dimension  Dimension of Cultural Diversity in Lecture and Books Task Sheet: Multi-
of cultural diversity in teaching Discussion Internet Resources cultural education in
teaching  Organizing the multi-cultural education Individual Report Power point school
13. Present how to in school presentation
organize the multi-
cultural education in a
school
Week 8 14. Present the three  Cognitive, Psychomotor and Affective Lecture and Books Task Sheet: Make a
domains of learning Domain Discussion Internet Resources questions under
15. Explain the Blooms’  Blooms’ Taxonomy of Learning Domain Individual Report Power point Bloom’s Taxonomy of
Taxonomy of Learning presentation Learning Domain
Domain
Week 9 16. Discuss and present  Integrative Approach &Interactive Lecture and Books Task Sheet:
appropriate teaching Approach Discussion Internet Resources Determining the
approaches and  Computer Aided Instruction Individual Report Power point strengths and
strategies in Social  Cooperative Learning presentation weaknesses of the
Studies.  Inquiry-based approach different strategies
 Understanding by design and approaches
 Activity centered approach
 Skill development in Social Studies
 Valuing in Social
 Teaching Controversial Issues
 21st Century Approaches and
Strategies in Social Studies
Week 10 17. Discuss the different  Traditional and the Authentic Lecture and Books
assessment in Social Assessment and evaluation Discussion Internet Resources
Science teaching and Individual Report Power point
learning presentation
Week 11 18. Present the parts of  UBDized Lesson Plan Lecture and Books Making of Lesson
lesson plan in Social  Daily Lesson Log Discussion Internet Resources Plan with different
Studies Power point assessment
presentation
Week 12 FINAL EXAMINATION
G. Course Requirements:
Reporting (motivational activity/report/handouts to your classmates and prof) -20%
Class Participation and Attendance-20%
Task Sheet (Compile in a scrapbook album)-20%
Major Examination-40%

H. Required/ Suggested Reading:

Understanding by Design
Multi Cultural Education
Different Creative Closure Activities
Assessment of Students Learning

I. Print Resources and References:

Acero, Victoria, Principles and Strategies of Teaching, Manila, Philippines Rex Bookstore, 2000
 Agno, Lyddia, Building Across Discipline in Basic Education, Manila, Philippines C and E, 2008
Agno, Lydia N., Mga Modernong Estratehiya sa pagtuturo ng Makabayan para sa Paaralang Sekundarya, 2005
Agno, Lydia, Pagtuturo ng Makabayan sa Pamamaraang Integratibo at Interaktibo, Diliman, UP College of Education, 2004
Angeloni, Elvio, Annual Editions: Physical Anthropology New York Mc Graw Hill, 2011
Downey, Matthew T., Beyond the Era of the New Social Studies: Putting the Present in perspective, The Social Studies, Vol. 74, January, 1983
Fisher, Douglas. The Formative Assessment Action Plan, Practical Steps to more Successful Teaching and Learning.,ASCD 2011
Tomlinson, Carol and Mc Tighe, Jay. Integrating and Differentiating Instruction Understanding by Design, ASCD, 2006

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