Republic of the Philippines

Isabela State University

College of Education
Echague, Isabela

TEACHING SOCIAL SCIENCE IN THE ELEMENTARY GRADES

Prelim Examination

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Direction: Explain the following comprehensively.

1. Explain why teaching Social Studies particularly the concept of culture and geography necessary in the elementary
grades? How can this affect the development of the child to become an empowered individual as envisioned in
the Republic Act 10533 or the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013. (5 points)
2. Is it important to follow the expanding environment model of the Key Stage Standard or Pamantayan sa Pagkatuto
in every grade level? Explain. 5 points
3. How can you apply the principles of constructivism in teaching Social Studies (Araling Panlipunan)? Give examples
and explain. 5 points
4. Is it necessary for experienced teachers to regularly prepare a well written lesson plan before teaching? Explain?
5 points.
5. When and why do teachers need to establish classroom routine? 5points
6. Among the things to consider in lesson planning, why should the students be given utmost consideration? 5
points.
7. Why should instructional materials be age-appropriate, culturally responsive, and gender‑sensitive? 5 points
8. Many teachers in the Philippines rely on the direct instruction model in teaching social studies. What do you
think is the reason for this? What can be done to promote other models of instruction such as inquiry and
cooperative learning? 10 points
9. In writing the specific lesson objectives, why should it be aligned with the content standard, performance
standard, and competency? 5 points
10. Compare and contrast the comprehensive lesson plan and the abbreviated lesson plan. 5 points.

Prepared by:

NOVER D. ESTEBAN
Subject Instructor