EDU768

Social Studies Methods

Education
700 level
2 credit units
143 pages
13 units

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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About this course

Difficulty: Intermediate
Study hours: 45 hours
Maths: None
Content: Theoretical, practical, case study
Practical work: Yes

How it is assessed

Assignments
Tutor marked assessments
Final examination

What you'll read

The real module and unit structure of EDU768, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.

Module 1 · FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL STUDIES

Module 2 · METHODS, STRATEGIES AND TECHNIQUES OF TEACHING AND LEARNING OF SOCIAL STUDIES

Module 3 · INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES FOR EFFECTIVE SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHING

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EDU768 · UNIT 1: MEANING, NATURE AND SCOPE OF SOCIAL STUDIES

Teachers who had this kind of perception taught the subject purely for knowledge acquisition, whereas the subject is supposed to be perceived as one that promotes the three domains of learning; cognitive, affective and psychomotor and not only the cognitive orientations of the subject. This is a misconception of the discipline of Social Studies.

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What you should be able to do

Define Social Studies and its scope
Apply various teaching methods and techniques
Plan effective Social Studies lessons
Source and utilize instructional materials
Integrate community resources in teaching
Incorporate ICT in Social Studies education

What it prepares you for

Careers

Social Studies Teacher
Curriculum Developer
Education Consultant
Educational Administrator
Civic Education Officer

Where it is applied

Education
Community Development
Government
Non-profit Organizations
Civic Engagement

Where it gets hard

The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.

Module 1: Foundations of Social Studies
Unit 4: Overview of the new 9-year Basic Education Social Studies Curriculum
Requires understanding of the historical context and evolution of the Social Studies curriculum.
Module 2: Methods, Strategies and Techniques of Teaching and Learning of Social Studies
Unit 3: Techniques of Teaching Social Studies II
Requires practical application of different instructional strategies and techniques in a classroom setting.
Module 3: Instructional Resources for Effective Social Studies Teaching
Unit 3: Improvisation of Instructional Resource Materials in Social Studies Classrooms
Requires creativity and resourcefulness in finding alternative materials for teaching.

A suggested way through it

Suggested

13 weeks, about 39 hours in total. Yours will differ.

Week 1Module 1: Foundations of Social Studies
- Unit 1: Meaning, Nature and Scope of Social Studies · 3 hours
  Define Social Studies. Discuss its nature and scope. Identify misconceptions.
Week 2Module 1: Foundations of Social Studies
- Unit 2: Philosophical Background of Social Studies · 3 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 3Module 1: Foundations of Social Studies
- Unit 3: Relevance of Teaching Social Studies · 3 hours
  Discuss the goals of teaching and learning Social Studies. Analyze goals under four general motifs. Describe the values of learning Social Studies.
Week 4Module 1: Foundations of Social Studies
- Unit 4: Overview of the new 9-year Basic Education Social Studies Curriculum · 3 hours
  Analyze new content areas in the Social Studies Curriculum. Discuss difficult concepts. Describe how to handle difficult concepts.
Week 5Module 2: Methods, Strategies and Techniques of Teaching and Learning of Social Studies
- Unit 1: Methods, Techniques and Strategies of Teaching Distinguished · 3 hours
  Describe the concept of methods. Discuss the concept of techniques. Analyze the concept of strategies.
Week 6Module 2: Methods, Strategies and Techniques of Teaching and Learning of Social Studies
- Unit 2: Techniques of Teaching Social Studies I · 3 hours
  Apply Problem-solving strategy. Describe values clarification strategy. Discuss role play strategy.
Week 7Module 2: Methods, Strategies and Techniques of Teaching and Learning of Social Studies
- Unit 3: Techniques of Teaching Social Studies II · 3 hours
  Describe dramatization strategies. Discuss simulation strategies. Demonstrate discussion strategies.
Week 8Module 2: Methods, Strategies and Techniques of Teaching and Learning of Social Studies
- Unit 4: Planning for Effective Teaching of Social Studies · 3 hours
  Demonstrate features of effective teaching. Discuss essentials of lesson planning.
Week 9Module 3: Instructional Resources for Effective Social Studies Teaching
- Unit 1: Meaning and Principles Guiding the Selection and Utilisation of Instructional Resource Materials · 3 hours
  Discuss the concept of instructional media. Describe principles guiding selection. Analyze factors promoting effective use.
Week 10Module 3: Instructional Resources for Effective Social Studies Teaching
- Unit 2: Types of Instruction Resource Materials and their Application in Social Studies Classrooms · 3 hours
  Describe audio resource materials. Discuss visual resource materials. Demonstrate audio-visual resource materials.
Week 11Module 3: Instructional Resources for Effective Social Studies Teaching
- Unit 3: Improvisation of Instructional Resource Materials in Social Studies Classrooms · 3 hours
  Define improvisation. Discuss the importance of improvisation. Describe skills needed for improvising.
Week 12Module 3: Instructional Resources for Effective Social Studies Teaching
- Unit 4: The Community as a Learning Resource in Social Studies · 3 hours
  Discuss the meaning of community resources. Describe categories of community resources. Evaluate the importance of community resources.
Week 13Module 3: Instructional Resources for Effective Social Studies Teaching
- Unit 5: Methods of Using Information and Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning of Social Studies · 3 hours
  Discuss the importance of Information and Communication Technology. Discuss methods of using ICT in teaching and learning of Social Studies.

Preparing for the exam

What to do

Create concept maps linking Social Studies definitions, nature, and scope (Units 1-3)
Practice applying different teaching methods to sample Social Studies topics (Units 5-7)
Develop a lesson plan incorporating instructional resources and community involvement (Units 8-12)
Review case studies on effective Social Studies teaching (Units 2, 3)
Familiarize yourself with the 9-year Basic Education Social Studies Curriculum (Unit 4)

Questions students ask about this course

What is EDU768 about?

How many units does EDU768 have?

EDU768, Social Studies Methods, has 13 units across 3 modules, over 143 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.

How many credit units is EDU768?

EDU768 carries 2 credit units, at 700 level in Education.

Is EDU768 hard?

EDU768 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.

How long does EDU768 take to study?

About 45 hours of study, spread across its 13 units.

How is EDU768 assessed?

EDU768 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.

What can I do with EDU768?

Social Studies Teacher, Curriculum Developer, Education Consultant, Educational Administrator and Civic Education Officer.