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EDU768Education2 Unitsintermediate

Social Studies Methods

This course, Social Studies Methods, is designed for undergraduates in B.A. Ed programs. It explores the meaning of Social Studies and various teaching methods, techniques, and strategies. The course aims to promote cognitive, affective, and psychomotor learning. Students will learn to plan effective Social Studies lessons, source instructional materials, and utilize community resources. The course also covers strategies for improvising materials and integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching.

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45h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Social StudiesTeaching MethodsInstructional ResourcesCurriculumCitizenship Education

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Meaning of Social Studies

2

Philosophical Background

3

Teaching Methods

4

Instructional Resources

5

Curriculum Development

6

Community Resources

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Social Studies Teacher

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Curriculum Developer

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Education Consultant

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Educational Administrator

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Civic Education Officer

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationCommunity DevelopmentGovernmentNon-profit OrganizationsCivic Engagement

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Foundations of Social Studies

3h

Unit 1: Meaning, Nature and Scope of Social Studies

3 study hours
  • •Define Social Studies
  • •Discuss its nature and scope
  • •Identify misconceptions
Week
2

Module 1: Foundations of Social Studies

3h

Unit 2: Philosophical Background of Social Studies

3 study hours
  • •Describe Nigeria's national philosophy of education
  • •Evaluate the philosophical background of Social Studies
  • •Discuss the relationship between Social Studies and National Policy on Education
Week
3

Module 1: Foundations of Social Studies

3h

Unit 3: Relevance of Teaching Social Studies

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the goals of teaching and learning Social Studies
  • •Analyze goals under four general motifs
  • •Describe the values of learning Social Studies
Week
4

Module 1: Foundations of Social Studies

3h

Unit 4: Overview of the new 9-year Basic Education Social Studies Curriculum

3 study hours
  • •Analyze new content areas in the Social Studies Curriculum
  • •Discuss difficult concepts
  • •Describe how to handle difficult concepts
Week
5

Module 2: Methods, Strategies and Techniques of Teaching and Learning of Social Studies

3h

Unit 1: Methods, Techniques and Strategies of Teaching Distinguished

3 study hours
  • •Describe the concept of methods
  • •Discuss the concept of techniques
  • •Analyze the concept of strategies
Week
6

Module 2: Methods, Strategies and Techniques of Teaching and Learning of Social Studies

3h

Unit 2: Techniques of Teaching Social Studies I

3 study hours
  • •Apply Problem-solving strategy
  • •Describe values clarification strategy
  • •Discuss role play strategy
Week
7

Module 2: Methods, Strategies and Techniques of Teaching and Learning of Social Studies

3h

Unit 3: Techniques of Teaching Social Studies II

3 study hours
  • •Describe dramatization strategies
  • •Discuss simulation strategies
  • •Demonstrate discussion strategies
Week
8

Module 2: Methods, Strategies and Techniques of Teaching and Learning of Social Studies

3h

Unit 4: Planning for Effective Teaching of Social Studies

3 study hours
  • •Demonstrate features of effective teaching
  • •Discuss essentials of lesson planning
Week
9

Module 3: Instructional Resources for Effective Social Studies Teaching

3h

Unit 1: Meaning and Principles Guiding the Selection and Utilisation of Instructional Resource Materials

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the concept of instructional media
  • •Describe principles guiding selection
  • •Analyze factors promoting effective use
Week
10

Module 3: Instructional Resources for Effective Social Studies Teaching

3h

Unit 2: Types of Instruction Resource Materials and their Application in Social Studies Classrooms

3 study hours
  • •Describe audio resource materials
  • •Discuss visual resource materials
  • •Demonstrate audio-visual resource materials
Week
11

Module 3: Instructional Resources for Effective Social Studies Teaching

3h

Unit 3: Improvisation of Instructional Resource Materials in Social Studies Classrooms

3 study hours
  • •Define improvisation
  • •Discuss the importance of improvisation
  • •Describe skills needed for improvising
Week
12

Module 3: Instructional Resources for Effective Social Studies Teaching

3h

Unit 4: The Community as a Learning Resource in Social Studies

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the meaning of community resources
  • •Describe categories of community resources
  • •Evaluate the importance of community resources
Week
13

Module 3: Instructional Resources for Effective Social Studies Teaching

3h

Unit 5: Methods of Using Information and Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning of Social Studies

3 study hours
  • •Discuss the importance of Information and Communication Technology
  • •Discuss methods of using ICT in teaching and learning of Social Studies

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Social Studies definitions, nature, and scope (Units 1-3)

2

Practice applying different teaching methods to sample Social Studies topics (Units 5-7)

3

Develop a lesson plan incorporating instructional resources and community involvement (Units 8-12)

4

Review case studies on effective Social Studies teaching (Units 2, 3)

5

Familiarize yourself with the 9-year Basic Education Social Studies Curriculum (Unit 4)

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