B.Ed. (Learning Disability) (LD) Pedagogy of Teaching Social Science Syllabus - Mumbai University

Introduction

• This course explores the scope of social science. It develops competencies in designing lesson plans and evaluations tools. It addresses the knowledge and understanding of the methodologies, approaches to teach social sciences at secondary level and also modify and adapt content-area curricula, materials and techniques for students with disabilities. The course also focuses on various skills and competencies that teachers need to develop.

Objectives

After completing the course the learners will be able to:

• Explain the concept, nature and scope of social science.
• Develop competencies for designing unit and lesson plans, as well as tools of evaluation for social science teaching.
• Develop skills in preparation and use of support materials for effective social science teaching.
• Develop the ability to organize co-curricular activities and community resources for promoting social science learning.

Module 1: Nature of Social Sciences

• 1.1 Concept, scope and nature of social science
• 1.2 Difference between social sciences and social studies
• 1.3 Aims and objectives of teaching social science at school level.
• 1.4 Significance of social science as a core subject
• 1.5 Role of social science teacher for an egalitarian society

Module 2: Curriculum and Instructional Planning

• 2.1 Organization of social science curriculum at school level
• 2.2 Instructional Planning: Concept, need and importance
• 2.3 Unit plan and lesson plan: need and importance
• 2.4 Procedure of Unit and lesson Planning
• 2.5 Adaptation of unit and lesson plans for children with disabilities

Module 3: Approaches to teaching of Social Science

• 3.1 Curricular approaches: a) Coordination b) Correlational c) Contentric d) Spiral e) Integrated f) Regressive
• 3.2 Methods of teaching social science: Lecture, discussion, socialized recitation, source and project method.
• 3.3 Devices and techniques of teaching social studies – Narration, description, illustration, questioning, assignment, field trip, story telling, Role play, Group and self study, programmed learning, inductive thinking, Concept mapping, expository teaching and problem solving
• 3.4 Instructional material for teaching of social science: Time-lines & Genealogical charts, Maps & Globes, Use of different types of Boards(Smart boards, Chalk Board, Flannel Board), Tape-records, Radio, Television, Films & Filmstrips, Overhead Projector, Social science games and Power Point Presentation.
• 3.5 Adaptations of material for teaching children with disabilities

Module 4: Evaluation of learning in Social Science

• 4.1 Techniques of evaluating learner achievement in social Science: Written and Oral tests, Observation Tools
• 4.2 Techniques of evaluating learner achievement in social Science: Work Samples, Portfolio
• 4.3 Assessment: tools and techniques of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) for curricular and co-curricular subjects
• 4.4 Understanding teacher made test
• 4.5 Adaptations and accommodations for children with disabilities

Module 5: Social Science Teacher as a Reflective Practitioner

• 5.1 Reviewing text books of any three boards at primary level
• 5.2 Use of net based Resources: Open Educational Resources (OER), Virtual laboratories
• 5.3 Use of net based Resources: Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• 5.4 Development of a Professional Portfolio/ teaching Journal 5.6 5.5 Reflections on how this paper facilitates the teacher within you

Transaction

• The student-teachers should be encouraged to read chapters and articles. There may be quizzes, seminars, field trips, lectures, demonstrations, school visits and observations to teach this course.

Hands on Experience for notional hours: (ANY TWO) 30 Hrs 10 Marks

• 1 Prepare a unit of social science content for a given child with disabilities
• 2 Create a sample LMS for a class and submit reflections
• 3 Prepare and submit an adapted teaching learning aid for a child with disabilities.
• 4 Construct a question paper based on current CBSE / State Board of education, prepare its Scoring key, and marking scheme and submit
• 5 Organize activities like quiz, mock-parliament, field trips, exhibitions and any other co-curricular activities in schools and write a report and submit.

Essential Readings

• Aggarwal, J. C. (2008). Principles, methods & techniques of teaching. UP: Vikas Publishing House Pvt Ltd.
• Batra, P. (2010). Social Science Learning in Schools Perspective and Challenges, Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd; Pap/Com edition.
• Chauhan, S. S. (2008). Innovations in teaching learning process. UP: Vikas Publishing House Pvt Ltd.
• Dhand, H. (2009). Techniques of Teaching. New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.
• Duplass, J. A. (2009). Teaching elementary social studies. New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers.
• Mangal, U. (2005). Samajik Shikshan, Arya Book Depot, New Delhi.

Suggested Readings

• Aggarwal, D.D (2000) Methods of Teaching Geography, Sarup & Sons, New Delhi
• George Alex M. & Manad Amman(2009) Teaching Social Science in Schools : NCERT'S New Textbook Initiative
• Mangal S.K. (2004) Teaching of Social Science, Arya Book Depot, Delhi
• Rai B.C (1999) Methods of Teaching Economics, Prakashan Kendra, Lucknow.
• Sharma, R. A. (2008). Technological foundation of education. Meerut: R.Lall Books Depot.
• Sharma, R. N. (2008). Principles and techniques of education. Delhi: Surjeet Publications.
• Singh,Y. K. (2009). Teaching of history: Modern methods. New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.
• Stone Randi(2008) Best Practices for Teaching Social Studies: What Award-Winning Classroom Teachers Do, Corwin