The Teaching of History

Module Code	Title	Module Category	No. of AUs	Pre-requisites
PCH513	Teaching of Secondary History and Social Studies	Core	4	-
PCH515	Teaching of Secondary History and Social Studies through Fieldtrips	Core	2	-
PCH516	Assessment and Evaluation in Secondary History and Social Studies	Core	2	-
PCL514*	Themes in Secondary Social Studies	Core	2	-

Note: * For those offering CS History and CS Geography.

 

PCH513   Teaching of Secondary History and Social Studies

Various strategies in the teaching of history, upper secondary social studies and social studies for Normal Technical students at the lower secondary level. This module will expose trainee teachers to create strategies such as the use of role-play, simulation and the effective use of sources in lessons and information technology. Emphasis on the infusion of creative and critical thinking skills.

PCH515   Teaching of Secondary History and Social Studies through Fieldtrips

Teaching trainee teachers to plan and conduct fieldtrips to selected sites in Singapore. Through fieldtrips, trainee teachers will gain important nuggets of information about their society and heritage. 

PCH516   Assessment and Evaluation in Secondary History and Social Studies

Trainee teachers will be taught how to interpret sources and use them effectively in assessment. The setting and marking of source-based questions and structured essay questions for History and Social Studies. Other forms of assessment and evaluation such as in Project Work and IT-based projects.

PCL514  Themes in Secondary Social Studies 
(For trainee teachers offering both History and Geography as their Curriculum Studies subject)

Provision of the opportunity to do independent research on a theme in the Secondary Social Studies Syllabus. Exploration of the major issues relevant to the theme in terms of its content and pedagogical concerns. A practicum-based project may be used to apply and reinforce ideas onthe theme researched.