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Elementary

Social Studies

Curriculum

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Describe the features of the

elementary Araling Panlipunan

Curriculum

Enumerate and explain the themes in the Araling Panlipunan Curriculum. Critique the elementary Araling Panlipunan Curriculum.

The Elementary Social Studies Curriculum in the Philippine Basic Education is divided into 2 key stages, namely the Key Stage 1 (Araling Panlipunan 1- Araling Panlipunan 3) and Key Stage 2 (Araling Panlipunan 4 - Araling Panlipunan 6). Each key stage has a corresponding standard addressing vital competencies needed to be achieved. Seven (7) Themes Explained

Key Stage 1 Standard (^) K— Naipamamalas ang panimulang pag-unawa at pagpapahalaga sa sarili, pamilya, paaralan, at komunidad, at sa mga batayang konsepto ng pagpapatuloy at pagbabago, distansya at direksyon gamit ang mga kasanayan tungo sa malalim na pag-unawa tungkol sa sarili at kapaligirang pisikal at sosyo-kultural, bilang kasapi ng sariling The above image is the key stage standard for Kindergarten to Grade 3.^ komunidad at ng mas malawak na lipunan. Here, the standard is articulated in the vernacular since the medium of instruction used in teaching Araling Panlipunan is Filipino. Experts and educators believe that the use of Filipino is imperative if one is to examine and eventually understand the historical narrative and cultural identity of an evolving nation. It is clearly stipulated that Filipino learners in key stage 1 are expected to demonstrate basic understanding and values of self, family, school and community including fundamental concepts on continuity, change, distance, and direction, employing significant and related skills toward the attainment of an in-depth understanding of one’s self in the context of his physical and socio- cultural environment while being a member of a community and a

BAITANG 1

Pamantayang Pagkatuto: Naipamamalas ang kamalayan, pag-unawa sa sarili bilang Pilipino at kasapi ng pamilya at paaralan at pagpapahalaga sa kapaligirang pisikal gamit ang konsepto ng pagpapatuloy at pagbabago, interaksyon, distansya at direksyon tungo sa pagkakakilanlan bilang indibidwal at kasapi ng komunidad. In order for learners to attain the desired goal, students in Grade 1 learn experiences and opportunities designed for them to communicate basic personal information such as name, parents, birthday, age, address, school and other relevant data. Moreover, learning content includes: Understanding Myself, The Story of Myself, Valuing Oneself, Knowing the Members of My Family, The Story of My Family, Responsibilities in My Family, Valuing My Family, Knowing My School, The Story of My School, Valuing My School, Me and My Home, Me and School, and Valuing the Environment.

BAITANG 2

Pamantayang Pagkatuto: Naipamamalas ang kamalayan, pag-unawa at pagpapahalaga sa kasalukuyan at nakaraan ng kinabibilangang komunidad, gamit ang konsepto ng pagpapatuloy at pagbabago, interaksyon, pagkakasuno-sunod ng pangyayari, mga simpleng konseptong heograpikal tulad ng lokasyon at pinagkukunang yaman at bukal ng yamang lahi, at konsepto ng mga saksi ng kasaysayan tulad ng Grade 2 Social Studies intends learners to demonstrate^ tradisyong oral at mga bakas ng kasaysayan. awareness, understanding and appreciation toward the community’s history using relevant concepts on continuity and change, power and authority, leadership and responsibility, needs and wants, identity, geography, and primary historical resources like oral traditions, artifacts, and relics. This grade level standard is seen in the learning content that includes: Knowing My Community, The Story of My Community, The Culture of My Community, The Livelihood in My Community,

Key Stage 2 Standard 4— Naipamamalas ang mga kakayahan bilang batang produktibo, mapanagutan at makabansang mamamayang Pilipino gamit ang kasanayan sa pagsasaliksik, pagsisiyasat, mapanuring pag-iisip, matalinong pagpapasya, pagkamalikhain, pakikipagkapwa, likaskayang paggamit ng pinagkukunang-yaman at pakikipagtalastasan at pag-unawa sa mga batayang konsepto ng heograpiya, kasaysayan, ekonomiya, pamamahala, sibika at kultura tungo sa pagpapanday ng maunlad ng kinabukasan para sa bansa. The Key Stage 2 standard highlights learners9 productivity in being a member of Philippine society. Specifically, this stage intends learners to demonstrate knowledge and skills as a productive, responsible, and patriotic Filipino, employing skills such as critical thinking, sound decision- making, creativity, sustainable use of resources, and effective communication, among others, toward national development. This standard is unpacked in each grade level where specific skills and content-focus are specified:

BAITANG 5

Pamantayang Pagkatuto: Naipamamalas ang pag-unawa at pagpapahalaga sa pagkakabuo ng kapuluan ng Pilipinas at mga sinaunang lipunan hanggang sa malalaking pagbabagong pang-ekonomiya at ang implikasyon nito sa lipunan sa simula ng ika-labing siyam na siglo, gamit ang batayang konsepto tulad ng kahalagahang pangkasaysayan (historical significance), pagpapatuloy at pagbabago, ugnayang sarili at epekto tungo sa paglinang ng isang batang mamamayang mapanuri, mapagmuni, responsible, produktibo, makakalikasan, makatao at makabansa at may pagpapahalaga sa mga usapin sa lipunan sa nakaraan at kasalukuyan tungo sa pagpanday ng maunlad na Grade 5 Araling Panlipunan requires learners to manifest^ kinabukasan para sa bansa. understanding and appreciation of the formation of the Philippine archipelago, including the development of Philippine civilization until the 19th century. Its content examines the following: Emergence of Philippine Civilization, Ancient Philippine Culture and Society, Spanish Colonization, Policies and Impacts of Spanish Colonization, The Transformation of Philippine Society, and The Development of Filipino Nationalism.

This curriculum content of elementary Social Studies expects learners to develop the desired learning attributes of a civic competent and nationalist citizens of the country.

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