INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND

PROCEDURES IN SOCIAL STUDIES

(MAE-SS2)

The Social Studies

Curriculum:Retrospect
and Prospect

Reported by:
MA. NATAHLIE T. DEDUQUE
Memory is what makes us who we
are. If we lost all of our memory
whenever we fell asleep at night, it
would be the same as if we died and
a new person woke up in our body
the next morning. History is the
memory of a nation.“

-Thomas Sowell, "The Vision of the

Anointed."
What is Social
Studies?
Social sciences include
history as well as geography,
economics, psychology,
anthropology, political
science/civics and sociology
What is Social
Studies Curriculum?
A social studies
curriculum should give
students a better
understanding of the
world around them and
the society they live in.
What do you learn in
Social Studies?
Social studies covers a
broad range of topics and
concepts that help
students have a better
understanding of how
modern society came to
be
The following areas of study are
typical of what you would find in
a social studies curriculum:
History – Becoming familiar with
important events in history and how
they affect the world we live in today.

Geography – Using maps and learning

where the continents, oceans, and
countries are located.
Government – The role government plays
in the U.S. and other countries, as well as
different political views and how they affect
the citizens of a particular place.

Economics – Learning about the

consumption and production of goods and
services, cost, labor, and how money affects
our world.
Religion – Studying world religions and different
belief systems.

Anthropology – Exploring ancient societies and

cultures, how they lived and developed, and their
contributions to modern society.

Civics – Learning the role a citizen plays in a

community as well as the knowledge and skills that
help individuals become productive members of
society.
Social Studies
Curriculum Overview
A social studies curriculum should be
inclusive of a wide range of topics, time
periods, and regions. Since social
studies teaches so many different
concepts and subject matter, finding a
curriculum that allows you to preview
the material or provides access to
lesson plans can give you a good idea
of what your child is going to learn.
Early on, students will typically begin
to understand how the world around
them works on a small scale.

Community and geography

Major historical events,
Local government, understanding
their rights as citizens
Ethics, the role it plays in society
As students get older, they’ll further their
study in the same topics, but delve into more
complex themes while exploring new areas.

Law and the judicial system

Anthropology, exploring how other cultures
and societies developed
Ancient civilizations, how they helped create
a more modern world
Economics, concepts like labor, supply and
demand, and more
 INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND
PROCEDURES IN SOCIAL STUDIES
(MAE-SS2)

Requisite of a Social
Studies Educator
Every state requires teachers of all subjects to earn a
minimum of a bachelor's degree. Social studies teachers
may earn a bachelor's degree in social studies or a related
field such as history or geography, or they may major in
education. Education coursework includes philosophy of
education, child psychology, and teaching methods, while
social studies coursework includes geography, economics,
and political science. Some states require teachers to have
master's degrees. Most teacher education programs
include supervised teaching requirements.
Social studies teachers must be able to
effectively communicate with students, as
well as build their trust, motivate them,
and understand their needs. Increasingly,
teachers need computer skills, and they
should be able to work cooperatively with
parents and other teachers.
 Role of social Science teacher
To transmit knowledge
To provide guidence
Selection and organization of material
To identify the interests and needs of the student
To direct social research
Pupil centered teaching
Imparting training for citizenship
Promotion of national integration and international understanding
 Qualites of a Social science teacher
Patience
Passion
Up to date information
Command over subject
Situational analysis
Positive attitude
Strong control over classroom
A professional reader
Good evaluator
Communicative person
 Knowledge of child psychology
 Knowledge of different methods of teaching social science
 Impressive and intresting personality
 A person of integrity
 Good citizen
 A person who grows professional
 Well equipped in human qualities
 Resourceful person
 Innovative
 Highly competent
 Widely traveled
 Liking for the children and youths
 Good mental health
 Having good ICT skills
 A person who know the use of ICT in teaching the Social
science in classroom
 Sense of humour
 Tactfulness
 INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND
PROCEDURES IN SOCIAL STUDIES
(MAE-SS2)
Social Studies and
Social Science: Issues
and Concerns in the
21st Century
 Science and technology has
been promoted in the south
neglecting the social sciences,
as the former was seen as the
driver of the current knowledge
society

-Challenges to the Social Sciences in the 21st Century Some

Perspectives from the South
What are the challenges?
 “The curriculum recognizes that the
needs of learners are diverse and helps all
learners develop the knowledge, skills, and
perspectives they need to become informed,
productive, caring, responsible, and active
citizens in their own communities and in the
world.”

-The Ontorio Curriculum

Partnership of 21st
Century Skills
developed this
framework:
In Other Words, the skills needed
in the 21st Century are:
•Creativity and innovation
•Critical thinking and problem
solving
•Communication
•Collaboration
• Information literacy
•Media literacy
THANK YOU
AND
GODBLESS