INTRODUCTION TO THEORIES AND PRACTICES OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND ARTS EDUCATION

This course is designed to assist in the professional training of teachers who teach the arts and social sciences in the secondary schools. The range of social sciences and arts subjects include Economics, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Music, Political Education, Art and Craft. The course aims to introduce teacher trainees to the theory and practice of social sciences and arts education within the broader secondary school curriculum.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Course objectives: The course in theories and practices of social sciences and arts education is designed to assist prospective teachers to:-

1. Enhance their understanding of social sciences and arts education.
2. Analyze trends in the social sciences and arts education curriculum.
3. Examine the theory and practice in teaching social sciences and arts.
4. Examine the contemporary social science and arts education issues.