Integrative Methods in Teaching Social Science Disciple Syllabus
Integrative Methods in Teaching Social Science Disciple Syllabus
Vision Mission
A Christ-centered institution of learning providing balanced education of Preparing students to reach their potentials in meeting the challenges of life and
excellent instruction, integrated work experiences, biblical values and qualifying them for Christ’s soon return.
community related outreach anchored in the principle of love to God and
to humanity.
College Goals
Program Outcomes: (This course covers the following minimum standards for Teacher Education programs as stipulated in the PSGs)
6.3.5.a. Utilize appropriate various sociocultural and historical materials in explaining current issues.
6.3.5.b. Organize communities towards self-reliance and self-sufficiency.
6.3.5.d. Integrate local and global perspectives in teaching the principle of the common good.
6.3.5.e. Employ principles of sustainable development in teaching and learning.
6.3.5.g. Display the qualities of an innovative teacher who has mastery of the subject matter.
Class Information Instructor's Information
LEARNING PLAN
Desired Learning Outcomes Course Content/Subject Matter Textbook/References Teaching and Assessment of Tasks Resource Time IFL
(DLO) Learning Activities (ATs) Materials Table
(TLAs)
At the end of these weeks, the I. Curriculum Integration Kauchak, D. and Eggen, P. Lecture- Students are to form Week Reason for All
preservice teacher (PST) should A. What is an Integrated (2005). Introduction to discussion groups and brainstorm 1-4 Creation
be able to: Curriculum? teaching: Becoming a Cooperative and discuss their given Laptop Living in
a. demonstrates the ability to B. Spectrum of Integrated professional. Upper Saddle learning topics then later present Harmony
integrate two or more core Curriculum River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Analyzing their findings to the class. (Integrating
learning areas; 1. The Traditional organization of Hall, 2nd Edition Graphic They will be graded using Cellphone Peace
b. operates as collaborating classroom instruction Organizers a checklist, a rubric and Education in
teachers working on a common 2. The Theme is one discipline Roberts, P. L. and Kellough, Brainstorming feedback and questions the
theme; 3. The study of two or more core R. D. (2008). A guide for Library Research from the teacher. Graphic Curriculum)
c. employ theories supporting learning areas developing interdisciplinary Organizers
curriculum integration; 4. Teachers collaborating on a thematic units. Columbus: Collaboration
d. appraises principles in common theme Pearson, 4th Edition
integrating Big Ideas and 5. Common theme chosen by a Soven, Margot et. al. (2012).
Strategies; and team of teachers Linked courses for general
e. applies common elements of C. Theories Supporting Curriculum education and integrative
an integrated curriculum Integration learning: A guide for faculty
responsive to the learners’ • Experiment Al Learning and administrators. Sterling:
linguistic, • Multiple Intelligence Stylus Publishing, 1st Edition
cultural, socio-economic and • Constructivism
religious backgrounds.. D. Principles in Integrating Big Ideas
and Strategies
E. Common Elements of an
Integrated Curriculum
F. Planning Integrated Instruction
At the end of these weeks, the III. Thematic Teaching in Basic Roberts, P. L. and Kellough, • Simulation The students are to be Accomplished Week Being
preservice teacher (PST) should Education R. D. (2008). A guide for By two’s paired in Checklist 7-9 Considerate of
be able to: developing interdisciplinary Formulation of groups and conduct a the Benefits of
a. design a plan of instruction; • Planning Instruction thematic units. Columbus: Lesson Planning demonstrative teaching Power Point Others
and • Integrated Multidisciplinary Thematic Pearson, 4th Edition •Cooperative applying Thematic Presentations
b. explains Multidisciplinary Unit Learning teaching. They are to be Interdependen
Thematic Unit. • Integrated Interdisciplinary Thematic Roberts, P. L. and Kellough, evaluated using a rubric. ce
Unit R. D. (2008). A guide for
• Interdisciplinary Teaching Teams developing interdisciplinary Collaboration
thematic units. Columbus:
Pearson, 4th Edition
At the end of these weeks, the V. Teaching Models, Instructional Marzano, R. J. (2003). The students are to create LMS Listening to
preservice teacher (PST) Strategies and Graphic Organizers Classroom management that a lesson plan using one of others
should be able to: A. Teaching Models works: Research-based •Experiential the various teaching Google Files
a. choose and apply the • Discovery Learning strategies for every teacher. Learning models and have a Week Independence
appropriate teaching model for a • Inquiry Learning Alexandria, VA.: Association demonstration in class. 12-14
given task according to the needs • Problem Based Learning for Supervision and • Lecture-Discussion The teacher will evaluate Formation of
and background of students; and • Cooperative Learning Curriculum Development • Simulation their performance based character
b. categorize the instructional • Decision Making • Workshop (Lesson on a checklist and rubric.
strategies. • ACES Teaching Approach Plan applying the
B. Instructional Strategies/ Spector, J. M. (2015). appropriate teaching
Presentation Techniques Foundations of educational models for a given
• Lecture technology: integrative task according to the
• Round Table Discussion approaches and needs and
• Panel Discussion interdisciplinary perspectives background of
• Brainstorming (Interdisciplinary Approaches students)
• Role Playing to Educational Technology).
• Social Drama Strategy New York:
C. Designing Graphic Organizers
• Concept Map
• Concept Cluster
• Wheel Map
• Cycle Graph
• Fact Starring
• Discussion Web
• Bubble Tree
• Ladder Web
At the end of these weeks, the VI. Activities in Interdisciplinary Canter, L. & Canter, M. Cooperative The students will conduct Video Clip Week A Reason for
preservice teacher (PST) Teaching (2001). Assertive discipline: learning a demonstration on how 15-16 All Creation
should be able to: A. Quick and Easy Positive behavior Lecture- they would integrate Multimedia Living in
a. categorizes the activities in 1. News Analysis management for today’s Discussion activities into their Projector Harmony
interdisciplinary teaching; and 2. Historical Pen Pal classroom. Los Angeles: Experiential teaching. The teacher will
b. prepare developmentally Canter & Associates. Learning evaluate their Computer Developing
3. Math Gym
sequenced activities Activity Book and performance based on a courage and
B. Class Long Exercises
Suggested Readings and Bakken, J. P. (2012). Response to intervention in the core content areas: A practical approach for educators. Waco: Prufrock Press, 1st Edition
References Blackshields, D. (2014). Integrative learning: International research and practice. New York: Routledge, 1st Edition
Canter, L. & Canter, M. (2001). Assertive discipline: Positive behavior management for today’s classroom. Los Angeles: Canter & Associates.
Cavigliole, O. and Harris I. (2003). Thinking visually: Step-by-step exercises that promote visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning. New York:
Pembrooke.
D'Andrea, V. & Gosling, D. (2005). Improving teaching and learning in higher education: A whole institution approach: A whole institute approach.
London: Open University Press, 1st Edition
Garmston, R. (2005). The presenters fieldbook: A practical guide. Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon. 2nd Edition
Kauchak, D. and Eggen, P. (2005). Introduction to teaching: Becoming a professional. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2nd Edition
Kitsantas, A. and Dabbagh, N. (2010). Learning to learn with integrative learning technologies. Charlotte: Information Age Publishing, 1st Edition
Marzano, R. J. (2003). Classroom management that works: Research-based strategies for every teacher. Alexandria, VA.: Association for Supervision
and Curriculum Development
Moore, R. A. (2004). Classroom research for teachers: A practical guide. Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon
Roberts, P. L. and Kellough, R. D. (2008). A guide for developing interdisciplinary thematic units. Columbus: Pearson, 4th Edition