Pedagogy of School Subject: Social Studies-II

Paper Code: 
25SEDU601C
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Hours: 
Contact Hours (60) + Independent work (40) + Others (20) = Total Hours (120)
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to

  1. explain the curriculum construction and critically evaluate the existing syllabus of Social Studies.
  2. use various approaches of teaching social studies.
  3. organize co-curricular activities & utilize community resources promoting Social studies teaching.
  4. explain the qualities of Social Studies Teacher.
  5. analyze the present-day problem in social context through social studies textbook.
  6. develop the skill of preparation & evaluation of question papers.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and

teaching strategies

Assessment strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25SEDU 601C

Pedagogy of School Subject: Social Studies-II

(Theory)

CO 85: Explain the need, importance, principle and approaches of planning social studies curriculum. CO 86: Select the use of an instructional support system and textbooks in teaching learning process by a qualified and efficient teacher.

CO 87: Explore various innovative practices and models of teaching social studies.

CO 88: Analyze the utilization of community resources and co-curricular activities in social studies teaching.

CO 89: Evaluate various types, techniques, and methods of evaluation.

CO 90: Contribute effectively in course- specific interaction.

Teaching strategies: Interactive Lecture, Explanation, Tutorial Learning strategies:

 

 

Self-learning Assignments, Learning by practice, Handouts

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

Assignment (1), Quiz (2), Power point presentation

 

 

Summative Assessment (70%):

Semester end examination

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Curriculum & Planning
  • Meaning & concept of curriculum
  • Need & importance of curriculum
  • Principles of curriculum
  • Approaches to the organization of social studies curriculum
  • Evaluation of existing social studies curriculum at the secondary stage

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Teacher & Instructional Support System
  • Qualities of social studies teacher
  • Meaning and importance of social studies textbook
  • Selection of social studies textbook
  • Criteria for evaluation of social studies textbook
  • Meaning and importance of social studies laboratory
  • Types of material & equipment to be kept in the social studies laboratory
  • Procurement, safety or proper use of laboratory material and equipment

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Innovative Practices and Models of Teaching
  • Innovative Practices: Brain- Storming, Dramatization, Cooperative Learning, Experiential Learning
  • Models of Teaching: Concept Attainment, Inquiry Training, and Social Inquiry Maxims of teaching

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Utilization of Community Resources, Resources & Activities in Social Studies Teaching
  • Meaning & Types of community resources
  • Importance of community resources in social studies teaching
  • Strategies for linking to community resources
  • Utilization of community resources in social studies teaching
  • Co-curricular Activities – meaning, importance, guiding principles for the organization of co-curricular activities
  • Organization of co- curricular activities related to Social Studies
  • Morning Assembly, Excursions or Field trip, Social Studies club, Exhibitions, Dramatic activities

 

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Evaluation in Social Studies
  • Difference between evaluation & measurement
  • Meaning & Objectives of evaluation
  • Types of evaluation
  • Techniques of devices of evaluation
  • Development of achievement test
  • Blue print

 

Sessional Work (Any one):

  1. Construction of objective type test items
  2. Critical appraisal of social studies syllabus at senior secondary level

 

 

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 Pub.

·       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.

 

E-resources:

·       https://egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/46715

·       https://egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/46652

https://egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/46406

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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