Northeast Luzon Adventist

College
Mabini, Alicia, Isabela
College Department
SY 2020-2021
Course Title Teaching Social Science in Elementary Grade Number of Units 1

Teacher Maria Elena V. Sulio Level College

Contact No. 09352022370 Time Allotment 3hrs/week

E-mail address mariaelenaviador@gmail.com Semester 1st Semester 2020-2021

I. PHILOSOPHY:
To restore in man the lost image of His Maker through a harmonious development of the mental, physical, social and
spiritual faculties.
I. AIM AND MISSION:
Northeast Luzon Adventist College is a Christ-centered training institution that provides a well-balanced Christian
education to ensure its graduates succeed in life. The school aims to pursue higher education programs anchored on
desirable core values and unwavering faith in God.
II. VISION:
Passion for quality and excellence. Recognized professional leadership in the education industry.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
At the end of the course, the pre-service teachers should be able to:
A. Demonstrate knowledge of the the basic concepts and contents of culture and geography in elementary grades
B. Demonstrate an understanding of the teaching strategies and approaches needed to teach in elementary grades social science;
particularly the branch of culture and geography
C. Make a brief, detailed and semi-detailed lesson plan regarding the two branches(culture & geography)
WEEK TOPIC/CONTENTS
Week 1-3 Introduction
What is Social Science? Why do we need to study social sciences?
The K-6 Curriculum of DepEd
-Content
-Standards
-Learning Competencies
Week 4 Attitudes and values in teaching Social Science subjects specifically Culture &
Geography
Week 5-7 Basic Concepts of Social Science
Culture & Geography
Week 8-10 Teaching Approaches/Strategies to use in teaching the content
Week 11-13 Daily Lesson Log
Proponents of Different design of DLL
Week 14-15 Evaluation of Social Science Learning
Week 17-18 Peer Demonstration
QUARTER 1
WEEK 1-3
Topic Getting to know the syllabus

Introduction
What is Social Science? Why do we need to study social sciences?
The K-6 Curriculum of DepEd
-Content
-Standards
-Learning Competencies
 The Adventist Philosophy of Teaching Social Science in Elementary Grades
Topic Opener Opening Prayer
Reviewing the contents of the curriculum map of Social Science K-6
Identify the topics being taught in grades 4-6 regarding culture and geography.
Objectives At the end of these weeks, the pre-service teacher should be able to:
A. Demonstrate mastery of the contents of the curriculum map of Social Science
B. Give concrete examples of subject content of grade 4-6 and apply what they learned from the curriculum
map of social science
C. Give importance on how Social Science must be taught in elementary grades for them to be able to grasp
ideas on how to teach the subject effectively in their future classes.
Values and Faith Awareness
Integration Interconnection
Suggested 1. Power point presentation
Activities
2. Reflection Paper:
In reading and analyzing the curriculum map, what are the problems you encounter? How do you solve this
problems you have encountered? How is social science different from other subjects?
3. Concept mapping
Make a concept map about how to teach culture and geography to elementary students effectively.
Materials/ Visuals Module, PPT, Books
Evaluation 1. ONLINE QUIZ
2. QUIZ Attached at the end of the module
Parent/Guardian's Using a rubric, the parent/guardian rate the student's performance in the activities and the paragraph written.
Assessment
 Rubric:
20 pts- work on the activities independently and diligently
15 pts- work on the activities with little help and diligently
10 pts- work on the activities with difficulty but trying his/her best
5 pts- work on the activities with much difficulty and help.
References internet,
Requirements Journal writing ( Performance output for first and second grading)
Guide in making the Journal
Introduction- What is the background of the topic discussed?
Body- How did you understood the topic?
- What problems have you encountered in learning the topic?
- What have you done to as a solution to the problems you encountered?

Parent/Guardian's
Feedback
Student's
Feedback
QUARTER 1
Week 4
Topic Attitudes and values in teaching Social Science subjects specifically Culture & Geography
-Open-mindedness &
critical-mindedness
 -Curiosity and
Objectivity
-Creativity and
Persistence
Topic Opener Opening Prayer

VIDEO Analyzation

(Watch the video A teacher of Social Science in YouTube)

Then answer the following questions below:

 What are you as a teacher?

 What attitudes or values must you possess to be able to teach social science in elementary grades effectively?
 How important is it to possess good values and attitudes in teaching the subject?

Objectives At the end of these weeks, the pre-service teacher should be able to:
 Develop their good attitudes and values in teaching Social Science subjects
 Demonstrate values learned in teaching Social Science subjects.

Values and Faith Being a good model to children bears good results, for they (children) tend to copy/ imitate adults- Jerome Bruner
Integration
Suggested Lecture discussion using POWTOON SLIDES (PPT APP)
Activities Brainstorming
Reflection
Personal Testimonies learned in demonstrations
Materials/ Visuals E-Books
Evaluation Essay
Parent/Guardian's
Assessment
 References https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yKvwOydZFw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayvt0PBza

Requirements Journal of outputs

Journal writing ( Performance output for first and second grading)
Guide in making the Journal
Introduction- What is the background of the topic discussed?
Body- How did you understood the topic?
- What problems have you encountered in learning the topic?
- What have you done to as a solution to the problems you encountered?
Parent/Guardian's
Feedback
Student's
Feedback
QUARTER 1
Week 3-4
Topic Basic Concepts of Social Science

What is Culture?
Culture as a branch of Social Science
A. How is Culture being taught in elementary grades?

What is Geography?
Geography as a branch of social science.
How is geography being taught in elementary grades?
 Topic Opener Opening Prayer

 Watch a short video on YouTube giving a short background of Geography and Culture as a branch of social
Science

(PowToon videos: What is Geography? What is Culture?)

Objectives At the end of these weeks, the pre-service teacher should be able to:
Demonstrate mastery of content in teaching the subject.
Values and Faith Open-mindedness
Integration
Awareness of Differences
Suggested  Lecture discussion using POWTOON SLIDES (PPT APP)
Activities  Individual Topic Presentations
 Discussion
 Guided Interaction
 Quiz Bee
Materials/ Visuals F-Books
Evaluation Essay
Parent/Guardian's
Assessment
References https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yKvwOydZFw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayvt0PBza

Requirements Journal of outputs

Journal writing ( Performance output for first and second grading)
Guide in making the Journal
 Introduction- What is the background of the topic discussed?
Body- How did you understood the topic?
- What problems have you encountered in learning the topic?
- What have you done to as a solution to the problems you encountered?
Parent/Guardian's
Feedback
Student's
Feedback