Specific objectives or learning outcomes:
On completion of this module, the trainee teacher will be able to:

1. Draw on the historical perspectives of Geography to expound the philosophy and principles of subject
2. Analyze the Nature of Modern Geography in order to understand the subject in a more sensitive way
3. Exhibit competence in teaching and related classroom activity by using different approaches to teaching Geography with special reference to the Bhutanese context
4. Gain subject knowledge and understanding in secondary level Geography
5. Evaluate the role and contribution of Geography in the Bhutanese school curriculum and the wider context.
6. Examine the use of resources for learning activities in geography like maps, textbooks ands instructional aids
7. Learn how to teach map reading and interpretation skills for contour and topographical maps.

Subject matter of the module

1. Geography- a medium for Education-
1. Nature & purpose of Geography Education
2. Aims and objectives of teaching geography
3. Role and contribution of geography in general and in the Bhutanese context.
4. Relationship with other subjects-geography as a bridging subject

General objective of the module:
This History Education module in general aims to train the trainee teachers to teach history effectively in the middle and higher secondary school level. It is designed to provide a range of professional education and training through practical experiences and theoretical perspectives. This course will also develop a critical understanding of the literatures on the development of history as a classroom subject since 5th century till 19th century A.D.

Specific objectives or learning outcomes :
On completion of this module, the trainee teacher will be able to:

1. Critical understanding of the literatures on the development of history as a classroom subject since 5th century B.C. till 19th century A.D.
2. An ability to explore and deal critically with historical perspectives in the teaching of history with special reference to Bhutan.
3. Critical understanding to examine the objectives, listed in the history curriculum, of teaching history and Civics in class IX and X.
4. Ability to plan some innovative learning activities suitable to class IX and X level.
5. Prepare an excellent lesson plan based on concept, skills and values of teaching history and Civics for classes IX and X level.
6. Ability to develop innovative ways of teaching history besides classroom teachings.

Subject matter of the module

1. Historical perspective on history education,
• Nature and scope of teaching history
• Aims and objectives of teaching history
• Contribution of ancient and modern historians in developing history as a classroom subject.
2. Relation of history with other subjects;
• Literature,
• Geography,
• Political science
• Economics.
3. Curriculum development in history – its principle and new trend

4. The objectives of teaching history and Civics for classes IX & X.
• Familiarization of history text books of classes IX & X.
• Critically examine the content of Bhutan History text book of classes IX & X
• Critically examine the content of Civics text book of classes IX & X.
5. Skill development in preparing effective lesson planning based on concepts, skills and values for classes IX & X.
• Teaching of concepts,
• Skill and values and
• Teaching of chronology

6. Teaching methodology/strategies suitable for teaching history in Middle and Higher Secondary School Level.
• Expository teaching
• Story telling method,
• Text book method,
• biographical method,
• lecture method,
• Field work research,
• Learning through Library research.

7. Devising different types of tests and marking schemes.
Mode of Assessment:
Course work – 50%
Examination – 50%

Essay/ Written assignments (major)
Essay 1 in 2000 to 2500 words - 20%
(Historical research on the development of history as the classroom subject prior to 19th century A.D).
School curriculum Compile resource file to use in teaching history in schools – 10%
Class presentation / micro teaching/ Lesson planning Class presentation/micro teaching– 20%

Written examination Examination – 40%
TOTAL 100%

General objective of the module:
The chief aim of this module is to enable the trainee teachers gain confidence and skills required to teach Economics at class IX and X level. To fulfill this, the module looks into certain critical areas in instructional methodology and also attempts to offer insightful glimpses into the syllabus of Economics at class IX and X level. Another important aim of this module is to acquaint the trainee teachers with the historical development of Economic Thought and major contributions of distinguished economists, as this will help them provide valuable additional inputs while teaching the contents.

Specific objectives or learning outcomes :
On completion of this module, the trainee teacher will be able to:

(1) Discuss the nature, meaning and scope of Economics
(2) Trace the historic development of Economics as an independent discipline
(3) Examine the aims and objectives of teaching Economics
(4) Analyse the role of values in teaching Economics
(5) Frame apt instructional objectives to teach Economics
(6) Devise useful learning activities to teach Economics
(7) Design a resource file
(8) Prepare simple lesson plans
(9) Prepare complex lesson plans
Subject matter of the module
1. Historical development of Economics as an independent discipline
2. Contributions made by distinguished economists/school of thoughts
3. Aims and objectives of teaching Economics
4. The role of values in teaching Economics
5. Framing instructional objectives
6. Lesson planning: simple lesson plan
7. Lesson plan: complex lesson plan
8. Preparing a resource file

Mode of Assessment:

A) Major Assignment (one) : 40%
B) Class work : 60%
1) Framing instructional objectives (individual): 05
2) Designing learning activities (group): 10
3) Preparation of simple and complex
lesson plans (group): 20
4) Preparation of resource file (individual): 10
5) Presentation on topics assigned (group): 15

General objective of the module:
In general, the trainee teacher will be able to:
1. Update their knowledge of Commerce and Accountancy
2. Gain confidence and skills required to teach Commerce and Accountancy at class XI level.

Specific objectives or learning outcomes:
On completion of this module, the trainee teacher will be able to:

o Discuss the nature, scope and development of the two major Business Studies disciplines viz., Commerce and Accountancy
o Examine the aims and objectives of teaching Business Studies
o Explore the role of values in teaching Business Studies
o Frame feasible instructional objectives to teach Commerce/Accountancy effectively
o Devise learning activities to teach Commerce/Accountancy effectively
o Prepare simple lesson plans
o Prepare complex lesson plans
o Organize a visit to the local units
o Devise short-cut methods to solve accountancy problems (Cl. XI)
o Construct simple problems in accountancy (Cl. XI)

Subject matter of the module

1. Nature and scope of business studies: its aims and objectives, role of values and issues
2. Framing instructional objectives
3. Design learning activities
4. Lesson plan; simple lesson plan
5. Lesson plan: complex lesson plan
6. Organizing visits to commercial units
7. Construction of problems and short-cut methods

Mode of Assessment:

i. Major assignment (one): 40%
ii. Class work: 60%
i. Framing instructional objectives (individual) : 05
ii. Designing learning activities (group): 10
iii. Preparation of simple and complex lesson plans (group): 20
iv. Report writing on the visit organized (group) : 10
v. Minor assignment on construction of problems
and shortcut methods (individual) : 15