Pedagogy of School Subject: Social Studies -I

Paper Code: 
25SEDU501C
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Hours: 
Contact Hours (60) + Independent work (40) + Others (20) = Total Hours (120)
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

After completion of this course, the students will be able to -

  1. develop an understanding about the concept of Social Studies
  2. develop an understanding about the aims of teaching of Social Studies
  3. acquaint pupil-teachers with micro-teaching and methods of teaching
  4. develop the skill of preparation of lesson plan and its presentation

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment strategies

Course Code

Course Title

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25SEDU501 C

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pedagogy of School Subject: Social Studies-I

(Theory)

CO 49: Select and use an appropriate teaching method, approach and device for promoting effective teaching–learning.

CO 50: Examine various concepts of Social studies teaching including values, aims, relations and framing of instructional objectives.

CO 51: Prepare students for organized and planned teaching.

CO 52: Incorporate various skills for teaching in the behaviour of the students.

CO 53:           Combine and use appropriate instructional material for teaching and learning of Social studies.

CO 54: Contribute effectively in course- specific interaction.

Teaching strategies: Interactive Lecture, Discussion

 

Learning strategies: Self-learning Assignments, Mind mapping

Formative Assessment (30%): Class test- week 6,

Assignment (1), Quiz (1), Power point presentation

 

Summative Assessment (70%): Semester end examination

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Nature, Scope and Objective
  • Meaning, nature, scope and importance of Social Studies
  • Aims of teaching of Social Studies
  • Values of teaching Social Studies (moral, spiritual, social, cultural and aesthetic)
  • Educational objectives of teaching Social Studies at the secondary school stage
  • Relationship of Social Studies with other subjects

 

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Teaching Skills
  • Meaning & Definitions of Teaching Skills
  • Practicing Teaching Skills through Micro teaching: Introduction, Explanation, Questioning, Blackboard, Stimulus Variation, Map Reading, Reinforcement

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Concept of audio-visual aids
  • Concept of audio-visual aids / Teaching Aids: Meaning, definition and importance
  • Objectives of audio-visual aids
  • Principles of using audio visual aids
  • Use of audio-visual aids in teaching of social studies
  • Resources for teaching & learning of social studies

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Methods of teaching of Social Studies
  • Lecture Method
  • Discussion Method
  • Socialized recitation Method
  • Project Method
  • Source Method
  • Problem Solving Method

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Pedagogical Analysis & Instructional Planning in Social Studies
  • Meaning, Pedagogy in a Teacher’s Teaching
  • Stages & operations involved in the task of Pedagogical Analysis
  • Unit Planning
  • Lesson Planning
  • Annual Plan

Sessional Work (Any one):

  1. Preparation of any two teaching aids
  2. Preparation of a working model
  3. Prepare a lesson plan on any one innovative method

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Mangal, S.K. and Uma Mangal (2015); Teaching of Social Studies. Delhi: PHI Learning Private Limited.
  • Saxena, N.R.; Mishra B.K. and R.K. Mohanty (2013); Teaching of Social Science. Meerut: R. Lall Book Depot
  • Sharma, B.L. and Maheshwari; Teaching of Social Science. Meerut: R. Lall Book Depot
  • Sharma, Ram Pratap (2013); Methods of Teaching and Evaluation in Social Studies. New Delhi: Kanishka Publishers.

 

References: 
  • Aggarwal, J.C. (1982); Teaching of Social Studies. New Delhi: Vikas Publication.
  • Bais, N.S.; Teaching of Social Studies. Jaipur: Jain Prakshan Mandir.
  • Chandra, Soti Shivendra (2014); Teaching of Social Science Meerut: R. Lall Book Depot.
  • Dash, B.N. (2006). Content-cum- Method of Teaching of Social Studies.  New Delhi: Kalyani Publication
  • Kumar, Dharmendra and Singh, Gaya Parihar (2012); Teaching of Social Studies. Meerut: R. Lall Book Depot
  • Mangal, S.K. and Uma Mangal (2009); Essentials of Educational Technology. Delhi: PHI Learning Private Limited.
  • Saxena, Shubham (2014); Teaching of Social Science. Meerut: R. Lall Book Depot
  • Sharma, B.L.; Teaching of Social Science: Concepts and Application. New Delhi: Kanishka Publishers.
  • Sharma, Madhulika (2013); Teaching of Social Studies: Concepts and Application. New Delhi: Kanishka Publishers.
  • Thamarasseri, Ismail (2012); Teaching of Social Science for the 21st    Century. New Delhi: Kanishka Publishers.Thamarasseri, Ismail (2012); Trends and Developments in Social Science Education. New Delhi: Kanishka Publishers.

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Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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