Social Studies
Social Studies
Social Studies
Teachers should guide the learners in attaining ways of posting questions to students.
Lesson 13 : JIGSAW
1980s, Barrows and Tamblyn
eventually coined the term problem-based Jigsaw
learning - refer to learning that results from is a cooperative learning strategy developed by
the process of working toward the Elliot Aronson and his colleagues in 1971.
understanding or resolution of a problem. Created as a response to the racial
desegregation in the 1970s, it was first
implemented by educators and psychologists
Three basic steps in implementing the case in schools in Austin, Texas to reduce tensions
study strategy in the social studies classroom: among the white, Hispanic, and African-
American students.
1. Briefing.
The strategy successfully worked then,and 9. The teacher should roam around the classroom
today, it is still being utilized by teachers as a and observe the process. 10. At the end of the
popular instructional method indifferent subject session, give a quiz to assess student learning.
areas.
Advantages;
Jigsaw - was founded on Vygotsky’s Social
Constructivism theory. Hanze and Berger (2007) - showed that after
- which suggest that children devlop implementing jigsaw ,students demonstrated
knowledge through social interaction. increased feelings od autonomy and intrinsic
- strategy was given such a name because motivation.
the process resemble a jigsaw puzzle.
STEPS:
towards subjects, appreciation and increased --Most debated issue, among others.
curiosity.
For teachers:The series of excursions and new WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN PLANNING
moments” that rarely happen in the classroom teaching and learning 2019) enumerated things;
(Manner, 2018).
1. Awareness
Teachers need to point out the purpose, the do’s
WHY USE FIELD STUDIES? and don’ts during the visitand, most importantly,
3. Metacognitive Learning
Deepening and valuing knowledge and skills
learned from experiences.
4. Build Upon
CHALLENGES IN FIELD STUDIES
Teachers must conduct prior research on the
1. Curriculum Alignment
environment or event that they must visit.
--One of the most defeated purposes of field trips is
5. Illustrate
its curricular relevance.- to ensure curriculum
Never fail to integrate ideas in real life.-
alignment, teachers must thoroughly plan and
Experiential learning becomes more effective
execute the desired learning outcomes before any
when it placed on the reality context.
other purpose.
6. Assess
Ensure that learners have gained and desired
2. Lack of Understanding of Field Trips
competencies and knowledge.
--Teachers must ensure that their learners have
fully understood the natureand purpose of the field
FIELD STUDY TOOL KIT
study.
The success of any activity greatly depends on
the extent of the teacher’s preparation.
3. Costly
Field studies allow the learners to gather
-- Financial requisite is the biggest problem in this
information for classroom activities or
teaching strategy.
discussion.
1. Preparation- This providing students with the
necessary skills and information for the project.
LESSON 18: SERVICE LEARNING 2. Action or Service- after orienting students and
seeking their commitment, the project is
commenced and actualized.
Acc. To National Service-Learning
3. Evaluation and Reflection- act of thinking
Clearinghouse
critically about social studies content to their
SERVICE LEARNING
experience and probe for deeper levels of
-is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates
understanding.
meaningful community service with instruction and
4. Celebration- to extend gratitude to the
reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach
participants and to share their experience with
civic responsibility and strengthen communities
parents, administrators and other teachers and
- targets acquisition of specific knowledge, skills,
students.
and values.
- ensures that students learn the social studies
content through active participation in community
ADVANTAGES OF SERVICE LEARNING
service.
It helps break down to barrier between
- founded on the philosophical roots of the
classroom and real life.
experiential learning theory of Dewey (1938),
Students are given opportunities to apply
Freire (1970), and Kolb (1984).
social studies concepts and skills in the real-
world setting.
TYPES OF SERVICE LEARNING
It also makes students feel empowered.
1. Direct Service Learning
Increased students’ sense of personal and
students requires to come in direct contact with
social responsibility, developed a more positive
the community or people in need.
outlook towards others, improved their learning
example: outreach program for the elderly,
of content, and enhanced their self-esteem.
tutoring out-of-school youth.
It enhances the relationships between in civic
2. Indirect Service Learning
affairs espoused by citizenship education, and
a certain project without directly interacting
they use their knowledge in solving community
with the people they intend to help.
problems.
example: fundraising activities for PWD,
donation drives for victims of calamities.
3. Advocacy Activities
require students to engage in work on behalf of
TIPS ABOUT SERVICE LEARNING
a specific cause.- example: awareness 1. INTEGRATE WITH OTHER LEARNING
STEPS IN IMPLEMENTING SERVICE LEARNING social studies but also in other subjects.