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Strategies for Teaching Social Studies
Strategies for Teaching Social Studies
Posted by : deepshika | On : July 27, 2023
This course delves into the interconnection between understanding key concepts, developing social studies skills, and applying them in practical scenarios. During the course, participants will gain insights into the different domains and subjects encompassed by the Social Studies standards. They will also familiarize themselves with the learning outcomes and components associated with each area by incorporating effective planning practices, participants will be equipped to design a Social Studies lesson aligned with the UAE curriculum. Moreover, the course will emphasize the utilization of five standards-based teaching and learning strategies. These strategies will aid participants in effectively implementing the knowledge they have acquired throughout the course.
Course objectives
- Provide an overview of the UAE-National-Education-and-Social-Studies-Standards.
- Identify the domains of Social Studies standards, learning outcomes and the components of each area.
- Review the components of the Social Studies curriculum (facts, concepts, principles, skills, values, and attitudes).
- Highlight the concepts and the mechanism for their distribution and teaching. § Identify the characteristics of the Emirati student.
- Recognise the effective planning practices through the five standards-based teaching and learning strategies.
- Plan a Social Studies lesson from the UAE curriculum, employing what has been learned from effective planning practices through the five standards-based teaching and learning strategies.
Target Audience
Social studies Teachers, Middle Leaders, Senior Leaders.
Duration
3 Hours
Mode of delivery
Face 2 Face & Online
Language
Arabic
Certification: ATA Certificate of Attendance
How the course is assessed: Attendance to the course and completion of the evaluation and feedback form.
Prerequisites: This course is suitable for any practitioner who requires support with lesson planning or, for those who are new to the teaching profession.
UAE Teacher Standards
Professional and Ethical Conduct
1.1 Respect and promote UAE Values
1.2 Demonstrate personal and professional ethics.
1.3 Be accountable for and to learners.
1.4 Comply with national and organisational expectations.
1.5 Establish communication and collaboration
Professional Practice
3.1 Promoting positive learning environments.
3.2 Demonstrate learner – centred teaching.
3.3 Use assessment of learning
Professional Knowledge
2.1 Demonstrate knowledge of learning, development & diversity.
2.2 Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum.
2.3 Demonstrate knowledge of theoretical basis of teaching
Professional Growth
4.1 Reflect on own practice.
4.2 Engage in professional growth.
4.3 Determine impact on learner achievement