| CODE | LHO5005 | ||||||||||||||||
| TITLE | Sociological Basis for Social Studies and Education for Democracy | ||||||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 05 - Postgraduate Modular Diploma or Degree Course | ||||||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 7 | ||||||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Languages and Humanities Education | ||||||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The study-unit seeks to develop a social-scientific approach to Social Studies. This is done by examining related knowledge, exploring competences and skills. Knowledge and understanding of facts and events are complemented by reflective thinking, by interpretation and by instructional strategies. Theoretical principles and learning strategies will be linked to Education for Democracy. Students will investigate democratic institutions, develop attitudes of respect, and understanding of diversity. The unit will also focus on skills related to social participation in local, regional and global community experiences. A practical component at the school and possibly out-of-school level will form an integral part of the unit. Study-Unit Aims: This study-unit aims to assist students to: - become knowledgeable in the Social Studies Curriculum, both primary, secondary and post-secondary and the continuum between them. - explore the need of the different teaching styles for different classes in Social Studies lessons. - reflect on the use of different questioning and preparation techniques to link what is happening in society and the lessons. - reflect and apply the different aspects of Human Rights: social, civil and fundamental human rights, with reference to the local, national and global contexts as reflected in the Social Studies curriculum. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of concepts that are founded upon and extend the knowledge acquired in the Bachelor's Degree level. - evaluate Social Studies within Education for Democracy as a curricular learning area. - discuss the European and global dimension of Social Studies. - demonstrate knowledge of the roles and functions of national and European democratic institutions. - appreciate and respect diversity. - enhance substantive knowledge and explore how this can be linked to methodological practices in class. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - articulate and communicate clearly the meaning of Social Studies concepts and processes. - demonstrate how substantive knowledge and methodological practices are complementary. - develop critical thinking skills to comment on social facts and events in a changing world environment. - demonstrate civic competences and participative skills which can be communicated effectively to students. - design lesson plans on Social Studies topics and Citizenship issues. - reflect on teaching practices and assess the strengths and weaknesses as class practitioners in Social Studies and Democracy. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Texts: - Singer, A.J. Social Studies for Secondary Schools: Teaching to Learn, Learning to Teach, L.E.A. Publishers Routledge (2008). - Gordon, P. (ed.). Teaching the Humanities, Woburn Press, Routledge; Reissue edition (2013). Supplementary Readings: - The National Curriculum Framework (2012) - MATSEC Social Studies Syllabus - Ninvestigaw is-Socjeta, Godfrey Baldacchino. Miller Distributors 2011. ISBN: 978-99932-86-82-0 - Studji Socjali - Nifhmu l-Genn tas-Socjeta, Editor Brian Chircop, et al.BLD Books 2011. ISBN: 979-99957-20-63-6 Various Publications and Learning Packs on Human Rights, Democracy and Development Education by the Council of Europe provided by Lecturer. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Brian Chircop Joann Cordina |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2024/5. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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