Government College of Education Jammu, J&K

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

The Department of Social Science is dedicated to preparing the students to become responsible citizens in the world of diverse cultures and opportunities. This Department is an integral part of B.Ed and M.Ed. programmes. Teaching of social sciences to help students to analyze and evaluate information and how to make informed decisions. Developing research skills among its learners is also one of the concerned area of this department.

Knowledge of social science helps students develop a sense of global citizenship and an understanding of the role in creating a more just and equitable world. Department also helps students to understand the complexities of social issues.

FACULTY PROFILE

The Department of Social science is headed by Prof. Anuradha Choudhary (Associate Professor, Department of History).

Qualification: M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed.

Department is having a single faculty member who is always keen to upgrade the quality of teaching learning process. The faculty has specialization in medieval Indian History and has published various research papers, attended seminars and conferences of National and International repute.

Objectives

To make the pupil teacher understand the aims of teaching of social science.
To understand the importance of social and cultural practices for holistic development.
To develop critical thinking among prospective teachers.
To create a sense of respect for local heritage and traditional value system.

COURSES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT

Programme	Course No.	Title
B.Ed. Sem. - I	5PSSDE0105	Pedagogy of Social Science
B.Ed. Sem. - II	5PSSDE0205	Pedagogy of Social Science
B.Ed. Sem. - III	0HISGENE08	History of Jammu and Kashmir
M.Ed. Sem. - II	6SSCDE0206	Teaching of Social Science
M.Ed. Sem. - III	0HISGENE07	Heritage of Jammu and Kashmir
Integrated B.Ed. M.Ed. Sem. - II	7SSTDE0204	Methodology of Teaching Subjects at Elementary Level
Integrated B.Ed. M.Ed. Sem. - III	7HISDE0303	Methodology of Teaching Subjects at Secondary and Higher Secondary Level

ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY THE DEPARTMENT

Besides teaching, Department of social science works to promote culture and Heritage under the banner of Heritage Club of GCOE.
There is a provision for Students of M.Ed. Programme to visit various cultural and Natural heritage sites of Jammu Region.
To explore inner potential of the prospective teachers, Heritage club offers various competitions like Poster Making, Wall Painting, Basohli Painting and workshop related to the Heritage themes.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Students of Heritage Club have recently painted a wall in the college premises that depicts regional festivals, heritage sites and overall cultural practices along with magic of millets.

Students of Heritage club portrayed Basohli painting in the college premises.

Students of Heritage club recently visited Amar Mahal Museum Jammu to observe remains of Dogra Rulers and Art Gallery.