Teaching Social Studies in the Primary Grades (Philippine History and Government)

Course Description

This course equips BEED students with the technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge necessary to effectively teach Social Studies to diverse learners in the primary grades. Emphasis is placed on local history and culture, appropriate teaching strategies, assessment methods, and authentic, experiential activities such as profiling community resources, creating contextualized instructional materials, and delivering lessons to an entire class.

Course Objectives

• Demonstrate in-depth understanding of the diversity of learners in various learning areas.
• Apply pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) in teaching Social Studies in the primary grades.
• Utilize appropriate assessment and evaluation tools to measure learning outcomes.
• Use communication, higher-order thinking skills, and technology effectively in teaching.
• Exhibit the attributes of a model teacher, imbued with nationalism and democratic ideals.

Principles of Food Preparation provides students with a solid foundation in the science, art, and practical skills essential to preparing safe, nutritious, and appetizing food. The course covers fundamental concepts such as ingredient selection, kitchen tools and equipment, measurement and conversions, mise en place, and basic cooking methods. Emphasis is placed on sanitation, hygiene, and safety standards, as well as the principles of sensory evaluation and cost-effective meal preparation. Through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on laboratory activities, students will develop competencies in applying culinary techniques to both local and international cuisines, ensuring quality and consistency in food production.

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This course deals with the teacher as a person and as a professional within the context of national and global teachers standards and educational philosophies. It will include professional ethics, core values, awareness of professional rights, privileges and responsibilities as well as the teachers’ roles in the society as a transformative agent of change.