2. LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Analyze the concept of social studies
2. Distinguish the features of the Philippine social studies
3. Trace the development of social studies
4. Examine the challenges of the Philippine social studies
3. Introduction:
Have you ever noticed the rapid changes around you? It might
probably be aggregate forms such as technological breakthroughs,
institutional reformation, process modification or even in vital details of
everyday experiences for instance, an abrupt decision made by one of
your family members of living overseas or by you shifting college
courses due to some circumstances. These things can indeed be
overwhelming. How do you then deal with these experiences?
As a future Social Studies educator, it is a must for you to
thoroughly understand how institutional changes affect the minute
details of individual lives. This is vital as you effectively educate learners
the dynamism of social interaction an essential nomenclature in Social
Studies curriculum.
4. Introduction to the Learner
• Social Studies in the Philippines, an emerging industrial
economy, puts forward educational reform dubbed as the K-12
Basic Education Program. It expands and improves the delivery
of quality, relevant, responsive, and inclusive curriculum which
intends to develop holistic Filipino learners with 21st century
skills. Social Studies (Araling Panlipunan), as an essential
component of the K-12 curriculum, ensures that all Filipino
learners manifest civic competence and functional literacy
where democratic ideals and good governance are primordial
concerns, thereby creating a critical mass of citizenry.
5. Course Description:
This course emphasizes the contents of Philippine
History and Government that are necessary in teaching
at the elementary level. Further, appropriate teaching
strategies and assessment methods shall be included to
prepare students to become elementary grades
teachers.
6. Learning Outcomes:
• A. Competencies
1. Describe the social studies framework in K to 12 Curriculum.
2. Explain the spiraling progression and master the salient points of
Philippine History and Government lessons in the elementary level.
3. Gain pedagogical knowledge and utilized variety of effective strategies
for teaching and learning Social Studies.
4. Develop skills in making of appropriate instructional support material.
5. Utilize technology to promote the creativity and innovations in teaching
elementary Social Studies.
6. Assess learning through the use of appropriate tools/techniques.
7. Practice scientific inquiry, positive attitudes and values in teaching
social studies in the elementary grades.
9. Introduction:
As societies around the world struggle to keep pace with the
progress technology and globalization, increasing individualization and
diversity, expanding economic and cultural uniformity, degradation of
ecosystem services, and greater vulnerability and exposure to natural
and technological hazards (UNESCO, - education as a mechanism of
support should likewise evolve if it is to sustain relevance.
10. The K to 12 Basic Education Program implemented in 2012 is a
response to aforementioned global trends through the passage of Republic
Act 10533 or Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013. It expands and
improves the delivery of education by producing Filipino learners who are
equipped with the necessary skills and competence, and are at par with
their international counterparts.
The law clearly stipulated this in Section II which states that: ...every
graduate of basic education shall be an empowered individual who has
learned, through a program that is rooted on sound educational principles
and geared towards excellence, the foundations for learning throughout life,
the competence to engage in work and be productive, the ability to coexist
in fruitful harmony with local and global communities, the capability to
engage in autonomous, creative, and critical thinking, and the capacity and
willingness to transform others and one's self.
11. Meaning of Social Studies
Social studies is an integrative learning
program intended to develop civic
competence among students.
12. What is Civic Competence?
Civic competence is defined as the ability to engage effectively with others
in the public domain, and to display solidarity and interest in solving
problems affecting the local and wider community. This involves critical ar:
creative reflection and constructive participation in community activities as
well as decision-making at all levels, from local to national and even in
international arena It includes demonstrating a sense of responsibility, as
well as showing understanding of and respect for the shared values that are
necessary to ensure community cohesion, such as respect for democratic
principles (European Parliament and of the Council, 2006).
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14. The National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) defines social studies
as: "the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote
civic competence. It provides coordinated, systematic study drawing upon
such disciplines as anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography,
history, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, and sociology,
as well as appropriate content from the humanities, mathematics, and
natural sciences. The primary purpose of social studies is to help young
people make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as
citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent
world."
15. As one of the learning areas in the Philippine K to 12 Basic
Education Curriculum, Araling Panlipunan (Social Studies) intends to
develop among learners critical understanding on historical,
geographical, socio-political, and economic issues of the Philippines,
taking into account the international and global contexts, allowing
them to become productive citizens of the country and of the world.
It likewise seeks to engender among Filipino learners historical
mindedness, critical thinking, civic competence, cultural tolerance,
and respect for diversity. This contributes to the overarching
intention of the K to 12 Program, which is to develop a holistic citizen
with 21st century skills.
16.
17. Primarily, K to 12 Araling Panlipunan (Social Studies) intends to
develop critical, reflective, responsible, productive, nature-loving,
nationalist, and humane citizens rooted in his/her identity as Filipino
yet manifests the values and skills of a global citizen.
The said overarching goal is expected to be achieved by
employing learning theories, which include constructivism (which will
be further discussed in the subsequent lessons) collaborative learning,
experiential, and collaborative learning. Alongside this is the use of
relevant approach and strategies sue thematic-chronological and
conceptual approach, discovery approach, integral interdisciplinary,
and multidisciplinary approach.
18. • Moreover, the disciplinal skills in social studies such as critical
thinking, creativity, sound decision-making, investigative and
research skills, and historical thinking are likewise developed using
an expanding approach.
19. Experience
It is safe to assume that social studies as a learning
area/program is considered as the culmination of all academic
programs in basic education curriculum.
20. Interestingly, highly developed countries (e.g., Singapore, South Korea, the
Germany, and others) put much premium on history, civics, and culture by placing
at the fore of its curriculum while continuously adjusting the language,
mathematics, science, and technical-vocational programs in support of the latter.
In the Philippines, however, there is a continuous marginalization of this
discipline in the form of insufficient budget, shorter time allocation, and scarcity of
teacher-training development compared to other programs such as science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) where funding and support like
scholarships, international training events, and the like are numerous.
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21. This is not to mention the dwindling number of pre-service
teachers taking up social studies/science specialization. This is a
perennial dilemma of the Department of Education where a significant
number of elementary teachers handling social studies subjects are
non-majors. Consequently, this would impact the quality of instruction
delivered to Filipino learners relative to the achievement of necessary
knowledge, skills, and attitude as articulated in the curriculum
standards.
22. Araling Panlipunan's relegation to the border of instructional
priorities poses long-term fatal effects on the national identity and
consciousness. This is evident as historical revisionism, production and
propagation of fake news, rise of authoritarianism, cultural bigotry,
and weakening democratic institutions dominate the current
landscape of Philippine politics.
23. Activity:
Compose an essay (of not less than 100 words) on the experiences
that you had in your social studies class during your elementary and
high school days.
