SEd SS 315

TEACHING APPROACHES IN
SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES
Prepared by: Jobelle T. Mojica
 APPROACHES IN THE TEACHING
02 OF SOCIAL SCIENCES/STUDIES
 LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this chapter, you should be able to:

a. Define theories of learning and explain their
importance in social science/studies education;
b. Identify and describe different theories of learning
that are relevant to social science/studies
instruction; and,
c. Apply theories of learning to the design and
implementation of social science/studies lessons
and activities.
 Ka-Soc-
SAGUTAN!!!!!
(Five-items quiz)
1. Which of the following is the primary focus
of Theories of Learning in Social
Science/Studies?
a. Teaching methods
b. Student assessment
c. Understanding how students acquire
knowledge and skills
d. Curriculum design
2. Miss Khita Baby is a social studies teacher trying
to engage your students in a lesson about historical
events. You want to use a teaching approach that
emphasizes active participation and discussion.
Which learning theory aligns best with your
approach?
a. Behaviorism
b. Constructivism
c. Cognitivism
d. Humanism
3. Which of the following is an essential
principle of the Constructivist approach to
teaching Social Science/Studies?
a. Rote memorization
b. Encouraging passive learning
c. Promoting student inquiry and exploration
d. Strictly following a standardized
curriculum
4. Which is a question by analogy?
a. Compare democracy in the Philippines and
the United States
b. What elements in democracy are lacking
in China today?
c. Is extra judicial killing part of democracy?
d. How is democracy like animals set free?
5. Teacher V is teaching the use and abuse of social
media, e.g. Facebook. Which question is NOT relevant
to ask?
a. How do you feel about the slay of Ninoy Aquino
in the airport?
b. What events led to the Ninoy Aquino slay?
c. Was the Ninoy slay connected to people
power?
d. How was Ninoy Aquino as politician?
THEORIES OF LEARNING IN SOCIAL
SCIENCE/STUDIES

Theories of learning are ideas about the ways

students learn and retain information. These
principles provide different frameworks that
teachers can use to adapt to students’ diverse
learning styles and academic needs.
WHY ARE THEORIES OF LEARNING IMPORTANT IN
SOCIAL SCIENCE/STUDIES EDUCATION?

Social science/studies is a complex and challenging subject area.

It requires students to develop a variety of cognitive skills,
including critical thinking, problem-solving, and historical
reasoning.
Theories of learning can help teachers to design instruction that
supports the development of these skills. Additionally, theories
of learning can help teachers to understand how students learn
best and to create a classroom environment that is conducive
to learning.
 DIFFERENT
THEORIES OF
LEARNING
 • Founded by John B. Watson but
widely associated with Ivan
Pavlov and B.F. Skinner

• Focuses on observable behavior

• In Behaviorism, the learner’s

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mind is a “blank slate” ready to
absorb knowledge — and
repetition and reinforcement
play a key role in
communicating with students.
 • Introduced during the middle of
the 20th century

• Heavier emphasis on the

internal thoughts of the
observer

• In contrast to Behaviorism,
Cognitivism holds that learning
chiefly takes place while the
student is working to break
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 • Cognitive Constructivism is
associated with Jean Piaget, while
Social Constructivism is linked to
pioneer Lev Vygotsky.

• theory of learning that emphasizes

the role of students' prior
knowledge and experiences in the
learning process.

• This represents a more active

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approach to learning, as opposed
to an approach like Behaviorism,
where students arguably take a
more passive role in learning.
 • Founded by pioneers like Carl Rogers,
James F. T. Bugental, and Abraham
Maslow

• heavier emphasis on the learner

themselves — and their untapped
potential — rather than the methods of
learning or the materials being taught.

• Built on the premise that humans are

fundamentally good and will act
appropriately if their basic needs are
met, HLT prioritizes meeting the unique
emotional and academic needs of each

HUMANISM
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learner so that they are empowered to
take greater control over their own
education.
 • Connectivism, has been called a
learning theory for the 21st century.

• Connectivism Learning Theory

makes effective use of technology,
which is an essential tool for
learning — particularly among
Generation Z students and future
generations.

• Connectivism also places a strong

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emphasis on the ability to find and
sift through information in order to
conduct reliable research.
 THE IMPORTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING
LEARNING THEORY
Here are a few of ways that you and your students can benefit when you bring
learning theories into your classroom or curriculum:
▪ Theories of learning can provide clarity and direction by offering a set of
principles or guidelines to build your teaching approach around.
▪ The more theories of learning you’re familiar with, the more strategies you’ll
have to connect with a diverse range of students who come from different
backgrounds, learn at different paces, and face different academic challenges or
obstacles.
▪ Learning theories facilitate clear communication between teachers and students
(including nonverbal communication like body language, as we saw in the
section on Behaviorism), along with parents, families, and school administrators.
▪ As learning outcomes improve, students will also build confidence and self-
esteem.
 ASSESSMENT TASK # 2
“Topic Selection and Learning Activity Creation”
DIRECTIONS:
▪ Choose a specific topic within the field of social science that interests you.
▪ Select one learning theory (e.g., behaviorism, cognitivism, or
constructivism) and explain how it can be applied to understanding the
learning process within your chosen topic. Provide specific examples of
how this theory might explain learning behaviors related to your topic.
▪ Based on your chosen topic and the learning theory, design a creative and
engaging learning activity that can help your learners better understand
the concepts related to your topic. Describe the activity in detail, including
its objectives, materials needed, and step-by-step instructions.
AGYAMAN!!!!