Social:Models of teaching social science

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Introduction

A model of teaching is a plan or pattern that can be used to shape curriculum's,to design instructional materials and to guide instruction in the classroom.[1]

Importance

  • To understand the society in which they live and to learn how it is structured, governed and managed.
  • To grow up as an active, responsible and reflective members of society.
  • To learn to respect each other's differences of opinion, lifestyle and language.
  • To question and examine received ideas, institutions and practices.[2]

Types of teaching models

  • Classroom Teaching - It helps to strengthen one's responsibility to oneself and others. This model has rules and structure.[3]
  • Graffiti model - In this model the students are asked to given written responses to questions posed by teachers.
  • Jigsaw model - This model was started originally in 1960's to facilitate racial integration. This is a co-operative learning technique that reduces racial conflict among students, improves motivation among students and increases enjoyment of learning.[4]
  • Role play model - This model is used by teachers especially to help solve interpersonal problems in the classroom.[5]

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