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The Teaching of History

Module Code	Title	Module Category	No. of AUs	Pre-requisites
QCH520	Teaching and Learning of Secondary History and Social Studies Through Field Trips	Core	2	-
QCH521	Teaching and Learning of Secondary History and Social Studies	Core	4	-
QCH522	Assessment and Evaluation in Secondary History and Social Studies	Core	2	-
QCH523	Reflection on the Teaching and Learning of Secondary History and Social Studies	Core	1	-



QCH520		Teaching and Learning of Secondary History and Social Studies through Field Trips

		This module seeks to expose student teachers to an interesting and challenging strategy in the teaching of History and Social Studies by taking student teachers out of the classroom. It will focus on how fieldtrips can be used to make the subjects come alive for pupils. Student teachers will be trained to plan, organise and conduct fieldtrips to selected sites in Singapore. They will not only discover valuable nuggets of information about these sites, but will also learn how to organise activities that will enhance pupils’ awareness of their culture and heritage.


QCH521		Teaching and Learning of Secondary History and Social Studies

		The module gives an insight to student teachers about the nature and purpose of History and Social Studies. The teaching of History and Social Studies in secondary schools is now in an exciting phase of change. Critical thinking, ICT and use of sources are changing the way History and Social Studies are being taught. This module is designed to equip student teachers with various strategies such as cooperative learning, the use of role-play, integrating sources in lessons and the use of information communication technology.


QCH522		Assessment and Evaluation in Secondary History and Social Studies

		This module enables student teachers to conduct assessment in History and Social Studies. To meet the objectives and examination requirements of the new syllabus, emphasis is given to the use of source materials. It examines how primary and secondary sources can be used in constructing document-based items. The module gives student teachers practice in setting source based and structured essay questions, devising marking schemes and marking answer scripts. It also introduces student teachers to formative assessments.



QCH523		Reflection on the Teaching and Learning of Secondary History and Social Studies

		This module gives student teachers the opportunity to link theory with practice. It emphasizes the importance of reflection in teaching. Student teachers will be given the opportunity to share their reflection on a particular lesson that they have been tasked to teach in the school they have been posted to. They will also reflect on their Practicum.