Teaching of Social Studies

Teaching of Social Studies

Course Code:EDU-510 Credit Hours: 04

Introduction:

Physical sciences deal with the study of physical objects (matter), their interaction, interdependence, and predictability etc. While the social sciences deal with the study of human behavior through naturalistic observation as well as in laboratorial settings. All social sciences aim at studying the interaction, interdependence of human beings and predictability of human behavior. Owing to the complexity of human nature and behavior, it is very difficult and almost impossible to predict it with 100% accuracy and objectivity. Numerous attempts, however, have been made to make social sciences more and more systematic and organized by applying scientific methodology.

The major purpose of teaching these courses is to develop mastery and command over the contents and competency of teaching the contents of social sciences from Class I to class X ( in both public and private sectors) by using a variety of methods and techniques of teaching social studies at both elementary and secondary levels. Course -I is intended to deal with the former while course -II deals with the latter.

Objectives:

After the successful completion of this course the students will be able to:

Teach history and geography of the world and subcontinent
Inculcate in their students the passion of patriotism through teaching the history of Pakistan Movement
Understand different concepts of Islamic and Pakistan studies and teach them successfully at elementary and secondary level
Understand and appreciate the basic concepts of Pakistan Studies
Distinguish facts and infer from the events related to Pakistan Movement
Develop and demonstrate the passion of patriotism and nation-hood.
Know the causes of making Pakistan and importance of its existence
Appreciate the role and sacrifices of the founder leaders of Pakistan movement
Understand the concept of Social Studies
Teach various concepts of Social Studies
Identify various social problems and can appreciate their possible solutions
Evaluate achievements of students in the field of Social Studies
Develop among them love and respect for law, society, humanity.

Course Outline

Part I

Introduction
1. The developmental tasks of elementary years.
2. Educating children for a different society.
3. Changing our vision: developing a national and a global sense of citizenship.
4. Global connections: one aim of social studies curriculum.
5. Rationale for social studies global connections.
6. The child’s ability to learn about others smear and far.
Scope and objectives of social studies
1. Social studies in search of definitions
2. Goals of social studies education
3. Characteristics of an effective social studies curriculum.
4. Teaching social studies
5. Objectives of teaching social studies in Pakistan
6. Instruction of social studies in the light of National Curriculum Committee
7. Important and repeated topics for Social Studies
Problems in teaching Social Studies
1. Lack of trained teachers
2. Problems of course books and instructional material
3. Problems of resources and opportunities
4. Social problems
5. Civic education
6. Economic problems
7. Problems of local resources
8. Political problems
9. Educational problems

Part-II

History of Pakistan and Subcontinent
1. Mehmud Ghaznavi, The Ghauries and the Slave-king dynasty
2. The Mughals
3. Europeans come to India
4. India 1782—1856
5. The War of Independence (1857)
6. The road to independence, 1900—1947
7. Muhammad Ali Jinnah (The Quaid -e -Azam)
8. Pakistan Today --- The road to prosperity

Part-III

Geography of Pakistan
1. Environment : Nature, types and components
2. Population distribution in the world
3. Components of the human environment : Agriculture , settlement and population
4. Components of physical environment: Atmosphere , natural vegetation , landforms, rocks and water
5. Mountains and Plateaus
6. Review of the content of Geography and History for class 9th, 10th
7. Review of the content of Geography and History for Inter Level

Part IV

Different teaching methods as given below will be demonstrated practically in the class room using appropriate content: e g.
1. Lecture method
2. Project method
3. Discussion method
4. Activity method
5. Problem solving
6. Text book method
7. Role playing
8. Questioning- answering
9. Illustration and Demonstration
10. Programmed Instructions