PROGRAM OUTCOMES COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Utilize appropriate various sociocultural and historical
materials in explaining cultural issues.
Organize communities towards self-reliance and self-
sufficiency.
Demonstrate leadership skills that will help in teaching or
training students who will empower their communities.
Integrate local and global perspectives in teaching the
principle of the common good.
Employ principles of sustainable development in teaching
and learning.
Show scholarship in research and further learning.
Display the qualities of an innovative teacher who has
mastery of the subject matter.
Articulated goals and main concepts related to
secondary social studies instruction and
investigate multiple strategies for teaching content
that is meaningful, relevant and strongly
connected to the lives of students in secondary
classroom.
Designed a plan instruction that incorporates
resources and activities that promotes active
student involvement critical thinking.
Reflected on their experience in designing and
planning instructions as social studies student.
TOPICS
Chapter 1: To provide the beginning teacher with an
understanding of:
Lesson 1: The nature of the social studies
Lesson 2: Expectations of our society regarding
social studies educations, especially national standard.
Lesson 3: Current trends in curriculum
organization and content for secondary social studies.
Chapter 2: To develop in the beginning teacher the skills
of:
Lesson 4: Unit develop
Lesson 5: Lesson Planning and Presentation
Lesson 6: Use of Variety teaching methods and
techniques
Chapter 3:To identify effective teaching behaviors
derived from classroom research and to incorporate them
into practice.
Lesson 7: Variety and teachers task orientation
Lesson 8: Engagement in the planning process,
structuring and questioning.
 Course Learning Outcome Intended Learning Outcome
Articulated goals and main concepts related to secondary social studies instruction and Made a timeline that contains the significant events of your life as a social
investigate multiple strategies for teaching content that is meaningful, relevant and studies student.
strongly connected to the lives of students in secondary classroom.

Designed a plan instruction that incorporates resources and activities that promotes Constructed a personal teaching autobiography indicating who influenced
active student involvement critical thinking. you to take social studies as your profession.

Reflected on their experience in designing and planning instructions as social studies Interviewed a social studies teacher on how did they become a proficient
student. teacher in their field of profession.
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Course Guide

I. COURSE TITLE:TEACHING APPROACHES IN SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES

II. COURSE OVERVIEW

A. INTRODUCTION

This course provides a comprehensive overview of evidence based strategies and approaches for planning, implementing, managing and assessing effective
learning experiences for students with emphasis on the relationships of educational theory and the development of practical teaching techniques and strategies for
teaching social studies effectively in secondary classroom.

B. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME

Teaching Approaches in Secondary Social Studies is a required and major course for all 3rd year Social Studies students in the Education Department. The
content of this resource covers the course description for the Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Social Studies Program as provided for by the CMO 28
Series of 2017:
In the context of this course, all Social Studies students are expected to be able to:
1. Utilize appropriate various sociocultural and historical materials in explaining cultural issues.
2. Organize communities towards self-reliance and self-sufficiency.
3. Demonstrate leadership skills that will help in teaching or training students who will empower their communities
4. Integrate local and global perspectives in teaching the principle of the common good.
5. Employ principles of sustainable development in teaching and learning.
 6. Show scholarship in research and further learning.
7. Display the qualities of an innovative teacher who has mastery of the sub

C. MODULES AND UNIT TOPICS

To ensure that you will demonstrate the above cited course learning outcomes at the end of the semester, these module is divided into the following:
MODULE 1: To provide the beginning teacher with an understanding of: The nature of the social studies and Expectations of our society regarding social
studies educations, especially national standard. In this module it allows you to understand as a social studies student the important aspects of
social studies as a beginning teacher. It helps you to acquire significant strategies in near future in order to become effective in delivering your lesson as a
social studies teacher.

MODULE 2: To develop in the beginning teacher the skills of: Lesson Planning and Presentation and Use of Variety teaching methods and techniques. – this unit
aims to allow you as a Social Studies student to understand the importance teaching methods and techniques as a future teacher in secondary social
studies. This will also further allow you to explore on related ideas pertaining on the effects, causes, and other considered relevant and vital
information about this context in relation to present situation of your community.

MODULE 3: To identify effective teaching behaviors derived from classroom research and to incorporate them into practice. Teachers are one of the key elements
in any school and effective teaching is one of the key propeller for school improvements. This units concerned with how to define a teachers
effectiveness and what makes an effective teachers. It draws out implication for policymakers in education and improving classroom practice.

III. COURSE STUDY GUIDE

The key to successfully finish this module lies in your hands. This module was prepared for you to learn diligently, intelligently and independently as would-be
future writer and researcher, doing these will greatly help and prepare you to become a great Historians. Aside from meeting the content and performance standards of this
course in accomplishing the given activities, you will be able to learn other invaluable learning skills which you will be very proud of as a responsible learner. The
following guide and house rules will help you further to on track and to say at the end of the module, “I did well!”

1. TIME MANAGEMENT. For the whole semester, you will be accomplishing three modules in which you can work your tasks per term period. This means the
in every term period you will accomplish one module and by the end of the semester the whole module will have an output. One module for prelim, midterm and
final period.
2. STUDY HABIT. Doing what is required of you in each module can be highlighted and can be presented in matrix form about the lists of things needed and time
schedule by posting it in your schedule log to avoid delay. Filing of documents per activity and module is highly advised.
 3. SETTING GUIDELINES. Set guidelines how you will work your module by logging it in your log book. Condition yourself to be guided with the criteria and
rubrics provided in the module. Provide yourself a notebook where you will write your draft before finalizing your output for completion. Consider the idea that in
accomplishing all activities required of you in each module means allowing yourself to pass the subject. In presenting all your output, develop this as your
principle:
* write legibly with face value
* Think before you write
* composed your answer in a complete and grammatically correct sentences
* Do not use abbreviation and ACRONYMs unless these are introduced in the readings, and do not write in text-speak
* Avoid writing in all caps
* Do not write lengthy answers. Stick to the point. Be clear with your main point and express it as concisely and possible. Do not let your discussion go
astray.
* Work your module based on experience to come up with an output.
* Your family members and friends at home will support you but the activities must be done b you.

IV. STUDY SCHEDULE

WEEK TOPIC LEARNING OUTCOMES ACTIVITIES Learning Resources

MODULE 1 To provide the beginning teacher with an understanding of: The nature of the social studies and Expectations of our society regarding social
studies educations, especially national standard.
Prelim Period 1. Made a timeline that contains the significant events of your life as Activity: My Creative Timeline
(4 weeks) a social studies student.
2020 Analysis: Open-Ended Question (HOTS
2. Constructed a personal teaching autobiography indicating who questions based on the given activity)
influenced you to take social studies as your profession.
Abstraction: Presentation of the Summary
3. Interviewed a social studies teacher on how did they become a
of Course Context
proficient teacher in their field of profession.
Application: Interviewing
MODULE 2 To develop in the beginning teacher the skills of: Lesson Planning and Presentation and Use of Variety teaching methods and techniques.
Mid-term Period 1. Identified and defined different approach method and techniques Activity: Search ME
(4-weeks) for secondary social studies.
Analysis: Open-Ended Question (HOTS
 2. Made a Detailed Lesson Plan stipulating different method and questions based on the given activity)
strategies for secondary social studies student.
Abstraction: Presentation of the Summary
3. Characterized yourself as a social studies teacher and think how of Course Context
could you apply those teaching methods as a teacher.
Application: Characterization
MODULE 2 To identify effective teaching behaviors derived from classroom research and to incorporate them into practice.
Final-term Period 1. Compared the contrast the behavior of a good and bad behavior of Activity: Venn Diagram
(4-weeks) a teacher in secondary social studies. Analysis: Open-Ended Question (HOTS
questions based on the given activity)
2. Demonstrated different skills showing an effective and efficient
teacher. Abstraction: Presentation of the Summary
3. Created a poster-slogan promoting the good qualities of a social of Course Context
studies teacher.
Application: Poster-Slogan

V. EVALUATION
To pass this course, you must:
1. Comply what is asked in each procedure of the module.
2. Present all outputs in a short-bond paper either in hand or typed-written by following the prescribed format of a project paper.
3. Submit all required outputs in each modules every end of each term period.
4. Submit the final output using technology as required by informing your subject facilitator through text message.
5. Accomplish the final evaluation through online examination based on time schedule set by your facilitator.
Basis of Grade Computation
Online Examination on the Final Period
Output in each Procedure of the Module
Portfolio required in each Term-Period
Research Paper/Action Research
Note: See Attached Grading System, Criteria and Scoring Rubrics Appended in your Module in the Appendices.
VI. TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS
 For you to be able to accomplish the activities, you will need the following software Application, MS Word, MS Powerpoint, and VLC Media Player, Cellphone
with Camera, EDMODO.
VII. CONTACT INFORMATION OF THE FACILITATOR

You can contact me through my email add (ampere.nyzl@gmail.com); messenger (Ampere Vitto Rackets); and cellphone no. (09162803824).

Republic of the Philippines

COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION
Higher Education Regional Office VI (HERO VI)
City Government of Bago
BAGO CITY COLLEGE
Rafael Salas Drive, Brgy. Balingasag, Bago City, Negros Occidental 6101
Tel: [034] 4611-363 | Fax: [034] 4610-546 | E-mail: bagocitycollege@yahoo.com.ph
Modules in Teaching Approaches in Secondary Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES

Module 1: To provide the beginning teacher with an understanding of: The nature of the social studies and Expectations of our society regarding social studies
educations, especially national standard.

Intended Learning Outcome: At the end of this module, the student must have:
1. Made a timeline that contains the significant events of your life as a social studies student.
2. Constructed a personal teaching autobiography indicating who influenced you to take social studies as your profession.
3. Interviewed at least two (2) social studies teacher on how did they become a proficient teacher in their field of profession.
A. Introduction
What is good teaching? What is good social studies teaching? What is it you want your student learn, how do you get them there? In this course you will learn how to plan
and implement social studies instruction. The goal is to build both practical and theoretical understanding of good social studies teaching through reading, discussion, and hands on
experience.
B. Activities (My Creative Timeline)
Using power point, scrapbooks, or storybook format, prepare an introduction to history activity by doing a timeline of significant event of your life.
Create your own style in making your timeline of your life.
C. Analysis
Based on the activity above answer the following questions below.
1. In doing your activity did you discover something important towards your family?
I, therefore, conclude that whatever it takes or whatever happens to us, our family will always be there to take care of us and love us unconditionally. My family is one of
the precious gifts that God has given especially, for the life of my Lola because she took all the responsibility to look after me when I was an infant, and up until now that I
am in my adulthood that supposed to be that was the responsibility of my biological mother. Moreover, when something went wrong and I am not okay, she is the one who
is ready to be there reminding me to be strong at all times, and also, she is my strength and shoulder to lean on when I have various problems. I am also thankful for all of
my friends who became my second family especially my churchmates indeed, they are all worth to be treasured because they imparted a lot of things to me particularly, in
molding my personality and character for the better.
2. How does an important event or history in your life affects your behavior?
Those significant events mold my behavior in many ways particularly, when the time that I know God through the campus ministry of Covenant Life Church. This was the
most major turning point of my life where all my vices were gone specifically, my addiction to games and cutting classes. When I always remember the moment when I
was saved and redeemed by the Lord, I cannot stop praising Him for what He did for me and indeed, God can able to turn impossible things into possible. Furthermore, I
have become a better individual with goals and dreams in my life, and I became a humble person, a giver, and a joyous one who was fully contented for whatever I have
even it been small or big. Moreover, my Lola was one of the factors that drive me to change my mindset in reaching my dreams because every time I think of her it always
reminds me to keep on going and keep on striving for success. Nevertheless, those various significant moments of my life are truly special and memorable things that
happen in my life.
3. In what instance does your family affects your decision making in choosing social studies as your profession?
First of all, my Lola was the one who influence me to take the course of education. Way back in her college days, she takes the course of education but she was not able to
pursue the course for the reason that my grandfather has so many vices. She cannot sustain all the fees and her personal needs thus; she stops schooling and began to find a
job. Until now she always reminisced about her past and I can see in her eyes that there is inner dismay in herself because of what happened. So, I decided to take up a
Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Social Studies to fulfill her dream through me. She was the fuel in my engine that drives me to pursue this noblest course. Aside
from my Lola, there was also a teacher who inspires me to take social studies as my majoring. He was my 2nd-year high school adviser in Araling Panlipunan and I am
deeply amazed by his ways of teaching where we totally understand the topic that was being discussed. He was so cool, enjoyable, and enthusiastic teacher and from that
moment, I was fully motivated to pursue this major without any doubt.
 Abstraction
The understanding of social studies is important both to the teachers and students for meaningful social studies interaction. The subject is increasingly vital in helping to
create individuals who are active dynamic participants in our society. This view of social studies raises the problem of the organization of its interrelated components and how to
make students become conscious of the underlying forces that make up its elements and other related phenomena.
As a beginner teacher in social studies, we need to painstakingly create a medium to resolve this dilemma for our students.
Answer the following guide questions below to determine how far understanding about this topic:
1. How are you going to develop yourself as social studies student to become an active and dynamic participant in our society?
First of all, as a social studies student, I need to involve myself in any activities in my community so that I can be able to harness my critical thinking skills wherein I can
impart my knowledge to provide some possible solutions to lessen the complications that my society are facing right now. In addition, I can be able to enhance my
comprehension in a depth manner and totally understand the needs of my society. I believe that if I involve myself in any projects, tasks, advocacy, or even in the campaign
for the goodness of my society, there is learning, growth, and development that will cultivate my whole being to become a good servant and a better citizen of my
community. There is no development if I let myself be a prisoner doing nothing without challenging my capacity. I need to go out in my comfort zone, socialize with
others, and participate in any agendas that will become a legacy for the next generation. Nevertheless, I will constantly and continuously use my skills and knowledge and
all that I have learned in school to the progression and betterment of my society.
2. In your own perspective, why there is a need to undergo several trainings and seminars to improve yourself as a beginner teacher in social studies?
I personally believe that learning is continuous particularly, it is a never-ending process. Every day I need to grow and learn new things and I need to explore more in order
to improve myself for the better. Participating in various trainings and seminars will enhance my skills, knowledge, and understanding that will better equip me to become
an efficient and effective teacher to my students. As a beginner teacher in social studies, this is a must or shall I say I am obliged to attend because this sort of event will
prepare me to harness and become an expert to my major as well as to master the field of teaching. It will impart several teaching styles, methods, strategies, and
approaches which is so beneficial in teaching purposes and can be also applied in all aspects of my life. Nevertheless, I will keep developing myself, enhancing my
weaknesses, and building up my strengths because I am not perfect and I have a lot of things to work out. I will continue to learn and grow as long as I live.
 3. Do you think involving yourself into civic activities can help you boast your confidence to become effective and efficient social studies teacher in the future? Explain
your answer in 5 sentences.
Definitely yes, involving myself in different civic activities can help me to become more efficient and effective social studies teacher to my students. Engaging myself in
these agendas like volunteering, participating in group activities in my barangay or association, community gardening, voting, pursuing some beneficial advocacies, having
national service, etc. is one way to develop my character and personality to become a better citizen of my society. Getting involved in this task or project can develop a
unification for all that is filled with joy, peace, and compassion for others. Moreover, it will teach me to become a more responsible community-minded citizen who knows
my duty and liability. Furthermore, I can develop my social interaction skills and boost my self-confidence, determination, and positive attitudes. In addition, this kind of
example of mine will be seen by my students and will inspire them to become better individuals with an upright mindset and appropriate ethical character. In this way, I can
be able to teach my students how to become good citizens with total responsibility to their society because, in the first place, I was been able to set myself as an example to
them.
D. Application (Why I Want to be a Social Studies Teacher)
Construct a personal teaching autobiography. Include defining people or experience that have influenced you to become a social studies teacher. Discuss the importance of
social studies education and the goals that you have for yourself as a teacher. Explain what you believe is the nature of social studies, why it is important for students to learn, what
are the important aspects of social studies to learn, and whether it should be tested in state standardized testing. In your answer you should provide sound reasons when depending
your stance. Include at least 2 references (one reference can be the textbook) in the paper.
In creating your personal teaching autobiography, make sure you have:
1. Identified individuals who influenced you to become a social studies teacher
2. Explained what you believe is the nature of social studies
3. Discussed the importance of social studies to you, personally
4. Explained why it is important for students to learn what are
the most important Indicators 5 4 3 2 1 aspects of social studies to learn and
whether it should be tested in state standardized testing.
Writing Task
5. Identified personal goals as a future social studies teacher
(includes information about family, hobbies, travel,
6. Provided sound school, and influential world event) reasons depending stance
7. Wrote an essay that Grammar was word processed, double-spaced, and
proofed
(Were has no misspelled words or grammar errors)
Be guided by the autobiography rubrics given as to how you will be
Organization of Ideas
rated on this task.
(Information must be in logical sequence or manner
where in the readers can reflect)
Total 15 points
11-15 points - AWESOME AUTHOR!
5-10 points - CAREFRRE AUTHOR!
0-5 points - PERPLEXED PRINTER!
I am Melvin F. Pagunsan but you can call me “Marvs” for short. I am already 24 years old and I am currently residing in Purok Himaya Barangay Mansilingan,

Bacolod City, we are 4 siblings and I am the eldest among them. I graduated from my elementary level in Antonio L. Jayme Elementary School. Further, I graduated

from my junior high level in Bacolod City National High School and from my senior high level in Bacolod City Senior High School as a former Humss student. Now, at

my college level, I am currently studying at Bago City College and I am already in my 3rd-year college taking up the Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Social

Studies. My hobbies in life are playing games but in a manageable way, playing guitar, and composing songs basically, I love music so much and I appreciate any genre

of music even that is an old or new one because all of it is an act of art, a feeling of expression, and a masterpiece work that needs to be valued, and also, I love to jam

with everyone and it is my pleasure to share my talent with them. Anyway, I lived in my grandmother's house particularly, I came from a broken family and my parents

were separated when I was a newborn baby so I did not ever experience having a complete family but I always dream that one day I can experience that significant event

for once in a lifetime and feel the love and care of my both biological parents. Moreover, I am blessed for the life of my Lola because she never doubts taking the full

liability and responsibility to take care of us. She loves us unconditionally despite what happened in the past. Until now, we always felt the same love that she gave us at

the start. I owe everything to her and I will make sure that all of her sacrifices on me together with my siblings will be paid off soon.

The one who influences me to pursue the course of education is my Lola and the one who inspired me to take this major course is my teacher in Araling Panlipunan back

in my 2nd-year high school due to his effective teaching style and cool personality, I am slowly admiring his way of teaching and I commend him more because he always

makes sure that His subject will never get boring and before we leave to the 4 corners of the room, we must gain something that is so beneficial and instill it to our minds

and apply all the learnings that we obtained in all aspects of our life. Primitively, my primary goal when I was a kid is to become an educator and I always imagine in

myself how does it feel to become a teacher. At first, I was scared and feeling nervous to take this course because I feel that I cannot do it and I am not suitable for it. I

doubt my capacity and there are many what-ifs in my head but the one who encourages me in my time of uncertainty is my Lola, she tells me to take courage and be

brave to pursue the dream that I want. She strengthens me not only by his words but also, in her actions. She came along with me in my first take in the college entrance

exam. By the way, I am a shifter from Bachelor of Arts Major in History and that was the time that I take my first college entrance exam and I thank God for I passed
the exam indeed, I was so joyous at that moment and I cannot express me what I feel. Moreover, before the first year of the 2nd semester, I have a plan to shift in the

course of education. So, I decided to take the risk and hope that I can make it through, I was screened by one of the college deans and interviewed after that, she tells me

that I passed all the requirements of their department, I was so happy at that time and my heart was full of celebration. Truly, all glory belongs to the Lord and I

praised Him for this privilege that He has given me. I know this is the starting point of my journey to become a teacher and I will continue to keep going and strive

harder to reach it.

First of all, the importance of Social Studies Education is that it will inculcate every people to have national consciousness and national unity that will make them

become better citizens, who are capable to develop full responsibility for the betterment of their society. It will also instill the right types of values and attitudes in which

it is a significant trait that everyone should be possessed thus, it will create a society filled with love, harmony, and peace. Besides, it will give us a clear and deep

understanding of fundamental concepts of culture, history, economics, politics, constitutional laws, citizenship, rights and duties, morals and virtues, social code of

conduct, evolution and issues in society, various landscapes, and different places and etc. Nevertheless, it will make us more aware of our roles, accountabilities, and

consequences of our actions. According to NERDC (2007:69) the general objectives of Social Studies include to 1.) Develop the ability, in learners – old or young, to

adapt to changing environment 2.) Promote understanding among students both nationally and globally, 3.) Be able to think in a critical and logical way, 4.) Help us

understand the importance of hard work and honesty in society. 4.) Understand the laws of our country and be able to obey them, and 5.) Understand the environment,

its problems and be able to solve them. Social studies in a general manner prepare students for a useful life so that they can be responsive and responsible members of

their immediate societies and good citizens to their nations.

The goals that I want for myself as a teacher is, I want to become a teacher who will inspire my students and motivate them to be the best version of themselves as well as

to remind them to study harder and persevere to reach their future goals. Furthermore, I want to be a teacher who will be remembered by everyone because of the

wisdom and good things that I taught over them. I want to improve my weaknesses and master all the teaching styles, methods, and strategies in which I will be able to

deliver my discussion to my students in a clear and precise way. Becoming an effective teacher is not easy but I will do my very best to be that one in order to give the
best quality education to my students nevertheless, I will continue to enhance my frailties every day particularly, in all aspects for the betterment of myself. I personally

believe that the nature of social studies is to cultivate the minds of every individual to know their duties and responsibilities as well to be aware of their actions and to

perceive the various consequences that bring either negative or positive effects to their society and also, to help them informed and make reasoned decisions in a critical

way of thinking for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world. As mentioned by (Rogayan Jr., 2021) Social Studies

is a key tool in this changing world. It serves as the foundation of social development across the country and acts as an agent of change that transforms an individual into

an effective citizen of the nation. The importance of learning social studies for the students is to be able to understand the real-world issues around them specifically, on

what is happening in their community wherein they can be able to be a part of the solution to change the malfunctioning system of their society which will give greater

benefits to all. Furthermore, it will also enhance their critical thinking skills and boost their confidence to participate in any kinds of activities or agendas in their

community. As well as molding them to become citizens with moral values and respect filled with compassion for others.

F. Evaluation (Interview at least two (2) Social Studies teacher in your Sitio or Barangay)

Go out in your community (Barangay or Sitio), look for a person who is known to be a social studies teacher (either elementary or secondary).
Ask them some questions on what process they have gone through before they became a proficient teacher in social studies.
Before you conduct an interview follow this protocol:
*Create your own interview questions and make it sure that it has been validated by me before using it.
*Interview can be done either virtually or personally.
*Follow COVID19 health protocols.
*Documents all action taken during the interview.
Send Your output in my Gmail Account. ampere.nyzl@gmail.com