Social Studies Pedagogy in the Secondary School

By Kathy Swan

What is the meaning of pedagogy?the art, science, or

profession of teaching; especially : education

www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pedagogy“karunungan sa pagtuturo;

kagalingan sa pagtuturo; kakayahan na taglay upang maging isang epektibong guro”

pedagogical\ped-uh-GAH-jih-kul\

DEFINITION• adjective: of, relating to, or befitting a teacher or education

EXAMPLE:"The report suggests that the exam be multidimensional and

include subject knowledge as well as pedagogical knowledge. In other words, in addition to having to know the subject they teach, teachers would have to demonstrate that they had the qualities to be 'caring, competent and confident.'" — From an article by Donna Krache at CNN's Schools of Thought blog, December 4, 2012

• DID YOU KNOW?• "Pedagogical," was coined in

the early 17th century from a Greek adjective of the same meaning. That adjective, "paidagōgikos," in turn derives from the noun "paidagōgos," meaning

"teacher." • The English word

"pedagogue" (which can simply mean "teacher") derives from the same root.

Four Themes of Social Studies Pedagogy

•Research•Reflection

• Learning• Leading

Research• Students will be given the opportunity to review,

analyze, discuss, and apply research from diverse perspectives in education,

• in order to reflect on their own capacities and practices

• as they study, observe, and practice in the classroom and with their cooperating teachers.

Reflection• Students will be asked to produce written essays

• and critical observations (of about contemporary issues) and teaching experiences (cooperating teacher’s and one’s own)

• to help them fully utilize their analytic and problem-solving skills needed to become a good teacher.

LearningThat every student should be passionate about their commitment to equip themselves for life-long learning as future educators and to equip their students to be life-long learners, as well.

LeadingThat the students will actively lead in their schools, serving as models on excellent pedagogical skills.

What do we need to know?

• Teaching requires disciplinary (multi- and inter-) knowledge

• Pedgogical content• Knowledge of pedagogy• Requirement of knowing our own students• Engaging our students in critical and higher-order

thinking• Teaching our students to be “life-long learners”• Present students with multiple perspectives

What do we have to do?

• Display research skills, deepen reflection, dedication to learning and showcase leadership qualities

• Develop lesson and unit plans• Develop assessment tools• Reflect on teaching practices• Focus on student-centered and activity-based methods • Cater to diverse student population• Collaborate with others (classmates and cooperating

teacher)• Integrate technology (ICT)