EMMANUEL SOCIAL SCIENCE

PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL) Problem Based Learning is a modern learning strategy, by which the learning materials are presented through problematic situations and the learners are motivated and helped to acquire and internalise related knowledge. It helps the students to deal with meaningful problematic situations that promote curiosity and the spirit of inquiry among learners. The highlight of problem based learning is to develop the spirit of investigation, as a result the learner in turn to inquiry.  The role of a teacher in PBL is to pose problems, to ask reflective questions and to facilitate investigation. The PBL originated from  Inquiry Teaching and Guided Discovery learning. The purpose of PBL is to help the students master the subject matter through problem solving. Characteristics of Problem Based Learning 1. PBL assist in the development of numerous skills among themselves. 2. PBL focuses not only on finding solutions to specific problems but also to gain addition...

    General aims of Teaching Social Science 1. Close acquaintance with the environment. Social science helps children to acquaint with the past and present social, cultural and geographical environment and to gain insights. 2. Interest in socio-economic institutions. Social science in schools helps students to take a keen interest in the ways in which various socio-economic and political Institutions assist and regulate human life. 3. Appreciation of cultural heritage. The teaching of social science enables children to appreciate the rich cultural heritage of one's nation as well as of other nations. 4. Shifting of material. The teaching of social science enables students to recognise and get rid of what is undesirable and antiquated especially in the context of social change. 5. Development of broadmindedness. Social science aims at ensuring that narrow, parochial, and selfish tendencies are not allowed to grow in learners and that they become tolerant and broadminded....

Aims 1. Broad, long ranged desired outcome of instruction. 2. Aims are general and broad. 3. Aims are not easily attainable, common to more than one subject, ultimate destination, and important from the point of view of nation. Objectives 1. Specific and measurable outcome of instruction. 2. Objectives are specific and exact in nature. Objectives are easily attainable, specific to the subject, and important from the point of view of a classroom.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Introduction In the 21st century, teaching is a dynamic profession that continuously evolves with new knowledge, technologies, pedagogical innovations, and societal changes. Therefore, teachers cannot rely solely on the knowledge and skills acquired during their initial teacher education. They must continuously update and improve their professional competencies throughout their careers. This ongoing process is known as Continuous Professional Development (CPD). What is Continuous Professional Development (CPD)? Definition Continuous Professional Development (CPD) refers to the ongoing process through which teachers continuously enhance their knowledge, skills, competencies, attitudes, and professional practices throughout their professional career. In simple words: CPD is a lifelong process of learning, improving, and updating professional knowledge and teaching skills to become a more effective teacher. Why is CPD Important? Modern...

  WORK-BOOKS Work-books help the learners to develop various skills. It acts as an extension of a textbook. Assignments and followup activities can be done in their workbook. It caters to the principle of learning by doing. The pupils learn  various concepts and skills by doing. The tasks should be of such a nature that they would lead to the concretization of the concepts presented in the text-book. Work book A workbook is a type of book or digital resource that contains a collection of exercises, activities, and tasks designed to help individuals learn, practice, and apply new skills or knowledge.  It is often used in educational settings, such as classrooms, training sessions, or workshops, but can also be used for personal development and self-study. Common characteristics of a workbook  1. Interactive:  Workbooks typically include exercises, quizzes, and activities that require active participation. 2. Practical:  Workbooks focus on applying knowledge...

  HAND BOOKS Handbooks are instructional resources that help the teachers in their day to day classroom instructions. They are prepared by educationists, experts and teachers together in workshops conducted by academic bodies. Handbook provides necessary guidelines for effective instruction of Social Science. Elements of a Hand Book The following are the important elements A sound theoretical background of the Social Science Curriculum and Teaching. A comprehensive view of the major theories and practices related to Social Science curriculum must be illustrated in a handbook. This may help the teacher for a better understanding of the curriculum. Objectives of Each Unit in the TextBook. Curricular objectives must be clearly stated in a handbook. These objectives can act as a basis for planning instruction. Objective states must be clear and specific in terms of cognitive and behavioral outcomes. Prerequisites for Each Unit in the Text Book. A good hand book indicates the prereq...

  Text books Textbooks  are the central teaching tool for Social Science learning. Bacon defined the textbook as " a book designed for classroom use, carefully prepared by experts in the field and equipped with the usual teaching devices". Textbooks are the best companion for students and just a supplementary material for teachers. Purpose of Text Books Major purposes of text books are:- 1. To help the teachers It provides useful guidelines for day to day teaching. It provides suggestions for assignments and serve as a reference book for the teachers 2. To help the students. For pupils, textbooks are the most accessible guide, reference books and all time companion. 3. To give minimum essential knowledge at one place. A text book that covers the entire syllabus and give minimum essential knowledge at one place. 4. To help in self teaching. It gives an overall coverage of content, provides concerned activities, information about further studies, assignments, enrichment tasks...