EMMANUEL SOCIAL SCIENCE

  Use of ICT Skills in Social Science Teaching Technological skills for social science learning are becoming increasingly important because much of today’s research, teaching, and communication in the field relies on digital tools. These skills help students and researchers gather, analyze, present, and share knowledge more effectively. 1. Digital Literacy Ability to navigate online databases, digital libraries, and archives. Evaluating the credibility of online sources and recognizing bias or misinformation. Using reference management tools (e.g., Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote). 2. Data Management and Analysis Quantitative skills : Using statistical software (SPSS, Stata, R, or Python) to analyze survey data, census data, and experiments. Qualitative skills : Familiarity with tools like NVivo, ATLAS.ti, or MAXQDA for coding and analyzing interviews, texts, and media. Understanding spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets) for organizing and visualizing data. Database m...

  Teaching Competencies and Skills Teaching competencies are the combination of knowledge, abilities, and behaviors that a teacher must possess to effectively facilitate learning. They are the essential qualities that ensure a teacher can plan, deliver, and evaluate lessons successfully while supporting student growth. Teaching skills are the practical abilities a teacher uses in the classroom to implement these competencies. They are the actions and techniques that help convey knowledge, manage classrooms, and engage students in learning. In simpler terms: Competencies = “What a teacher needs to know and be able to do” (knowledge, attitudes, values). Skills = “How a teacher does it” (practical application in teaching). Essential Teaching Competencies and Skills Subject Knowledge and Expertise Explanation: A teacher must have a deep understanding of the subject they are teaching. This ensures accurate delivery of content and allows them to answer students’ que...