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PED261Education2 Unitsintermediate

Primary School Social Science Curriculum And Method

This course introduces students to the primary school social studies curriculum and methods. It explores the meaning, nature, and rationale for social studies education, along with the aims, objectives, and functions of the primary school curriculum. The course covers curriculum planning, implementation, teaching methodologies, and resource utilization. Students will learn about evaluation techniques and factors influencing curriculum development. The course aims to equip teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively deliver social studies education in primary schools.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Social StudiesCurriculumPrimary EducationTeaching MethodsEvaluation

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

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

Social Studies Education

2

Curriculum Planning

3

Teaching Methodologies

4

Instructional Resources

5

Evaluation Techniques

6

Child Development

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

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Primary School Teacher

Apply your skills in this growing field

Curriculum Developer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Education Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Social Studies Educator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Teacher Trainer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

EducationCurriculum DevelopmentEducational ResearchTeacher TrainingCommunity Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction to Social Studies

4h

Unit 1: Meaning, Nature and Rationale for Social Studies Education

4 study hours
  • •Define Social Studies, explain its nature and scope, and discuss the rationale for its introduction in Nigerian schools.
  • •Discuss traditional social education and its relevance to modern social studies.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction to Social Studies

4h

Unit 2: Aims, Objectives and Functions of the Primary School Social Studies Curriculum

4 study hours
  • •List the aims and objectives of the primary school social studies curriculum.
  • •Discuss the contributions of the curriculum to a child's development and specific objectives for teachers.
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction to Social Studies

4h

Unit 3: An Overview of the Primary School Social Studies Curriculum

4 study hours
  • •Discuss the evolution of the PSSS curriculum and explain why teachers are encouraged to use the curriculum modules.
  • •List the items that make up the curriculum and explain what each aspect entails.
Week
4

Module 2: Planning and Implementing the Primary School Social Studies Curriculum

4h

Unit 1: Patterns of Curriculum Organization

4 study hours
  • •Define patterns of curriculum organization and list the three patterns.
  • •Explain the four strands of curriculum organization and their importance.
Week
5

Module 2: Planning and Implementing the Primary School Social Studies Curriculum

4h

Unit 2: Factors That Influence Social Studies Curriculum Development and Implementation

4 study hours
  • •Discuss factors that influence the development of the Social Studies curriculum.
  • •Enumerate and discuss factors that influence the teaching of Social Studies in schools.
Week
6

Module 2: Planning and Implementing the Primary School Social Studies Curriculum

4h

Unit 3: Planning the Social Studies Lesson

4 study hours
  • •Explain the meaning and importance of a lesson plan.
  • •Discuss the principles of planning for a lesson and the framework for structuring a lesson.
Week
7

Module 3: Teaching and Learning Social Studies in Primary School

4h

Unit 1: The Teacher's Role in Facilitating Learning

4 study hours
  • •Explain why the teacher should understand the learner before teaching.
  • •Discuss ways a teacher can establish a relationship with learners and distinguish between passive and active learning.
Week
8

Module 3: Teaching and Learning Social Studies in Primary School

4h

Unit 2: The Expository and Activity Teaching Methods

4 study hours
  • •Explain the difference between a teaching method and a technique.
  • •Define and explain the meaning of the expository and activity methods and discuss their purposes.
Week
9

Module 3: Teaching and Learning Social Studies in Primary School

4h

Unit 3: The Inquiry and the Discussion Teaching Methods

4 study hours
  • •Explain the Inquiry and Discussion teaching methods.
  • •State the purposes of the two methods and list their characteristics.
Week
10

Module 4: Resources for Teaching Primary School Social Studies

4h

Unit 1: Selection and Functions of Instructional Materials

4 study hours
  • •Define instructional materials and list their types.
  • •State reasons why teachers should use instructional materials and list criteria for selecting them.
Week
11

Module 4: Resources for Teaching Primary School Social Studies

4h

Unit 2: Instructional Materials for Schools

4 study hours
  • •List the various classifications of instructional materials and discuss their examples and uses.
  • •List some instructional materials in the PSSS curriculum modules.
Week
12

Module 4: Resources for Teaching Primary School Social Studies

4h

Unit 3: Sourcing For Instructional Materials

4 study hours
  • •List three major sources of obtaining instructional materials.
  • •Discuss some principles for designing visual aids and describe the process for making three teaching materials.
Week
13

Module 5: Evaluation of Social Studies Programme

8h

Unit 1: The Nature of Evaluation

4 study hours
  • •Define evaluation and state its importance.
  • •Discuss three major types of evaluation and describe the evaluation process.

Unit 2: Models of Evaluation

4 study hours
  • •Describe qualitative and quantitative evaluation models.
  • •List examples of qualitative and quantitative evaluation models.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Create concept maps linking key concepts from each module.

2

Practice applying different teaching methods to sample lesson plans.

3

Review assessment techniques and their appropriate use.

4

Focus on understanding the factors influencing curriculum development.

5

Study the different evaluation models and their characteristics.

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