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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
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Programme
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Course No.
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Title
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B.Ed. Sem. - I
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5PSSDE0105
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Pedagogy of Social Science
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B.Ed. Sem. - II
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5PSSDE0205
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Pedagogy of Social Science
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B.Ed. Sem. - III
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0HISGENE08
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History of Jammu and Kashmir
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M.Ed. Sem. - II
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6SSCDE0206
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Teaching of Social Science
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M.Ed. Sem. - III
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0HISGENE07
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Heritage of Jammu and Kashmir
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Integrated B.Ed. M.Ed. Sem. - II
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7SSTDE0204
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Methodology of Teaching Subjects at Elementary Level
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Integrated B.Ed. M.Ed. Sem. - III
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7HISDE0303
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Methodology of Teaching Subjects at Secondary and Higher Secondary Level
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ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY THE DEPARTMENT
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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
  
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Admisssion to ITEP for the Academic session 2024-2025.(click here)
