Social Studies Education with(Economics,Geography,History,Political Science)
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Program Description
Social Studies Education with Economics, Geography, History, and Political Science trains you to become an informed, effective teacher and educational leader. You will study child development, teaching methods, lesson planning, assessment, plus core subjects: economics, human and physical geography, Ghanaian and world history, and political systems. The program teaches classroom management, curriculum design, and use of educational technology. Graduates can work as classroom teachers, curriculum developers, educational administrators, special education specialists, or consultants in schools, NGOs, and government. If you enjoy working with young people and making learning meaningful, this program prepares you to shape futures and contribute to Ghana's educational development.
Aims and Objectives
Develop lesson plans aligned with the Ghana national curriculum and clear learning outcomes.
Master classroom management techniques to create safe and inclusive learning environments.
Understand core social studies concepts in economics, geography, history, and political science.
Create and use formative and summative assessments to measure student learning and improve instruction.
Use educational technology to design interactive lessons and learning resources for diverse learners.
Why Choose This Program?
Strong career pathways
Leads to jobs as teacher, curriculum developer, administrator, special education specialist, or educational consultant in schools and organizations.
Practical classroom training
Includes teaching practice and lesson planning so you gain real classroom experience before graduating.
Relevant to Ghana's needs
Covers Ghanaian history, civic education, and national curriculum priorities, preparing you for work with GES and local communities.
Technology and modern methods
Teaches educational technology, assessment tools, and instructional design to make lessons engaging and effective.
Pathway for further study
Offers clear progression to diploma, bachelor, and postgraduate programs in education and related fields.
Skills Students Will Acquire
Create structured lesson plans using Ghana national curriculum frameworks, learning objectives, and differentiated activities.
Apply positive behavior strategies, seating plans, and routines to manage diverse classrooms effectively.
Design and grade formative and summative assessments, use rubrics, and interpret results to guide teaching.
Use tools like Google Classroom, Moodle, educational apps, and presentation software to deliver interactive lessons.
Use maps, QGIS basics or mapping apps, and simple data analysis to teach geography and interpret social data.
Tools and Resources Students Will Use
Google Workspace for Education
Moodle or Google Classroom
Microsoft Office or LibreOffice
Kahoot or Quizizz
QGIS or Google My Maps
Challenges Students Face and Helpful Tips
Challenges
Heavy reading and theory load
Balancing theory with practice
Tips & Advice
Break study into short sessions, use summaries and mind maps, and join study groups to share notes.
Apply classroom observation and teaching practice early, and reflect on each lesson to link theory with practice.
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