Certified Professional Teacher In Social Sciences
Course Overview
The Certified Professional Teacher in Social Sciences program is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, skills, and methodologies to teach social sciences in diverse educational settings effectively.
This comprehensive professional development program integrates theory, practice, and innovative teaching strategies to prepare qualified social studies teachers who can foster civic competence, critical thinking, and engagement among their students.
PDRi is a globally recognized institution and have affiliations with multiple international bodies
Professional Continuing Education is the hall mark of professional development. PDRi has brought internationally recognized certifications and diploma courses with an easy to do and flexible manner. The candidate can complete the course even from home or job place, and exemption of credits is awarded to those professionals who are having upto 02 years experience in their fields. Moreover due to malpractice and increasing scams in online education, PDRi has placed the graduates views about PDRi on the web page. The candidate can deposit the fee in easy installments. Please fill below online registration form and then check your own email for details , containing further process/ procedure.
Module 1: Foundations of Social Sciences Education
Topics Covered:
- The purpose and significance of social studies education
- Evolution of social sciences curriculum and standards
- The civic mission of social studies education
- NCSS framework and Ten Thematic Strands
- The interdisciplinary nature of social sciences
- Social sciences education across grade levels
- Ethics and professional responsibilities in social studies education
Learning Activities:
- Analysis of NCSS standards and curriculum frameworks
- Critical examination of social studies’ purpose statements
- Exploration of disciplinary connections across social sciences
- Reflection on civic education goals and outcomes
- Development of personal teaching philosophy
Module 2: Core Content Knowledge in Social Sciences
Topics Covered:
- History (U.S., World, Regional)
- Geography and Environmental Studies
- Civics and Government
- Economics
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Psychology
- Philosophy and Ethics
- Contemporary Global Issues
Learning Activities:
- Content knowledge assessments in key disciplines
- Development of content resource portfolios
- Analysis of primary and secondary sources
- Exploration of disciplinary thinking methods
- Creation of content-based instructional materials
Module 3: Curriculum Design and Planning
opics Covered:
- Understanding by Design framework (UbD)
- Alignment with national and state social studies standards
- Curriculum mapping and scope and sequence development
- Unit and lesson planning methodologies
- Integration of primary sources and diverse perspectives
- Interdisciplinary connections and theme-based planning
- Differentiation strategies in curriculum design
- Technology integration in curriculum planning
