University of Puerto Rico in Aguadilla
Department of Education
EDPE 3006: Teaching of Social Studies (K-3)
Study, analysis and discussion of new content, methodology, approaches, goals and scope of the Social Studies Program in elementary school from K-3. He course aims to equip the future teacher within the new philosophy of the Program that responds to the realities and needs of Puerto Rican society seen within the context of the people of the world and the basic concepts of Social Sciences, cultural interaction, social group, interdependence, democracy, conservation of resources, production, distribution and consumption.
Classwork:
African Traditions PowerPoint
This PowerPoint presentation was created by my colleagues and me, to teach a first-grade social studies class. In the lesson, we were able to teach students about the African traditions.
African Traditions Lesson Plan
This document evidences a first-grade social studies group lesson plan created to teach students about African traditions. This project allowed me to create my first lesson plan, where we were able to write instructional objectives, sequence of activities, and more.
Reflection:
This course helped me understand the importance of the Social Studies Program for elementary students and how it is relevant in the Puerto Rican society .Through analysis and discussion, I gained insight into new methodologies and approaches that align with the needs of my students. These learnings will help me create culturally responsive lessons that promote critical thinking and social awareness in young learners.