Pedagogy of Social Science | Teaching of Social Science

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Unit I: Social Science and Its Relations with Associated Subjects

1.1 Introduction
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Definition of Social Science
1.4 Meaning of Social Science
1.5 Nature of Social Science
1.6 Scope of Social Science
1.7 Social Science Correlation with Other Subjects
1.8 Aims and Objectives of Teaching Social Science
1.9 Syllabus of Social Science at Secondary and Senior Secondary Levels
1.10 National Understanding through Teaching Social Science
1.11 Developing International Understanding through Teaching Social Science
1.12 Values of Teaching Social Science

Unit II: Acquiring of Teaching Skills and Professional Development
Structure
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Objectives
2.3 Micro Teaching – Origin and Development
2.4 Definition of Micro Teaching
2.5 Micro Teaching Cycle
2.6 Important Teaching Skills in Social Science
2.7 Core Teaching Skills
2.8 Micro Teaching Procedure
2.9 Integration of Teaching Skills
2.10 Advantages of Micro Teaching
2.11 Limitations of Micro Teaching
2.12 Professional Development
2.13 In-Service Training
2.14 Pre-Service Training
2.15 Essential Qualities of a Social Science Teacher
2.16 Social Responsibilities of a Social Science Teacher
2.17 Problems Faced by Social Science Teachers

Unit III: Curriculum
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Objectives
3.3 The Concept of Curriculum
3.4 Definition of Curriculum
3.5 Importance of Good Social Science Curriculum
3.6 Foundations of Curriculum Construction
3.7 Types of Curricula
3.8 Principles of Curriculum Construction
3.9 Approaches to Curriculum Organization

Unit IV: Planning
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Objectives
4.3 Need and Importance of Instructional Planning
4.4 Planning the Daily Lesson
4.5 Lesson Plan Approaches
4.6 Lesson Planning
4.7 Importance of Lesson Plan
4.8 Characteristics of a Good Lesson Plan
4.9 Need for Lesson Planning
4.10 Principles of Lesson Planning
4.11 Steps in Lesson Planning
4.12 Evaluation of Lesson
4.13 Bloom’s Taxonomy – Objective Based Instruction
4.14 Model Lesson Plan

Unit VI: Resource and Equipment
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Objectives
6.3 Social Science Library
6.4 Social Science Laboratory
6.5 Museum for Social Science
6.6 Study Circles
6.7 Community Resources
6.8 Social Science Club
6.9 Celebrations of National Festivals
6.10 Model Parliament
6.11 Organisation of Field Trips and Excursions

Unit VII: Contemporary India
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Objectives
7.3 Current Issues and Challenges of India
7.4 National Integration
7.5 Secularism
7.6 Social and Economic Justice
7.7 Empowerment of Women
7.8 Preservation of Natural Resources
7.9 Sharing of Natural Resources
7.10 Equality of Opportunity
7.11 National and International Peace