General objective of the module:
This module aims to further the ongoing professional development by addressing various issues in the study of Geography. It also aims to involve the trainee teachers in promoting a range of skills and values, which will add quality to their understanding and knowledge of the subject.

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

1. Explore, design and plan fieldwork for classes IX and X school Geography.
2. Conduct an evaluation of Geography textbooks used in the Bhutanese classrooms
3. Examine the importance of data in the study of Geography.
4. Familiarize with the Geography syllabus of the Middle Secondary and Higher Secondary Schools
5. Critically analyze photos used in the geography textbooks as learning resources and design activities for them.
6. Apply GIS and Remote Sensing Techniques in geographical studies.
Subject matter of the module
1. Fieldtrip skills in teaching Geography
a) Approaches to field work-field teaching and field research.
b) Phases in field work-integration of fieldwork and classroom activities based on class IX and X Geography syllabus.

General objective of the module:
This module will help the students to know the new development of history, during the 20th century, as an independent subject, new innovation in strategies for teaching history and a number of issues, which has to be taken into consideration for teaching history objectively.

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

1. Students will be able to write suitable objectives from class IX and X textbooks.
2. Prepare different types of teaching aids, suitable to high and higher secondary school history curriculum.
3. Prepare lesson plan based on concept, skill and values from class IX and X textbooks.
4. Explore and devise different types of learning activities suitable for Classes IX to XII level
5. Devise different types of test and marking schemes suitable to high and higher secondary school level.
6. Evaluate class IX and X textbooks.

Subject matter of the module

1. A case study on the development of historical studies during the 20th century. (Students will select a topic in consultation with the tutor.)
2. Aims of teaching history on secondary level (classes XI & XII).
3. Methods of teaching history (Discussion method, project method, supervised study and source method.)
4. Use of resources and teaching aids in the teaching of history suitable to high and higher secondary school curriculum, improvising teaching aids in consideration to local situation, co-curricular activities, field trips, clubs etc.
5. Learning activities: crosswords, games, simulation, role-play, library research, project assignments, etc.
6. Teaching controversial issues.
• Types of controversial issues - socio-economic and political issues.
• Methods for finding evidence- facts, chronology of the events and various interpretations.
• Discussion on the findings.
• Consensus on the findings.
7. History teaching for national integration.
• Historical perspectives on the following elements of national unity:
a) Language
b) Religion
c) Geographical location
d) Racial
e) Traditions and Culture
• Technique for achieving national integration – day to day activities like national anthem, patriotic songs, symposiums & debates on national issues, and acquainting children with national projects and progress.
8. History teaching for international understanding.
• Understanding culture, religion & custom of different countries and their contribution to human society as a whole.
• Objective understanding of international events and international organization.
• Techniques of promoting international integration- celebration of birthdays of great people in the international fields, UN days, graphic presentations of horror of wars, mock session of world bodies etc.
9. Evaluation in history.

Mode of Assessment:

Assignment 40%
Presentation 20%
Examination 40%
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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 XI and XII level. To fulfill this, the module attempts to equip the trainee teachers in areas such as measurement and evaluation and teaching strategies, simultaneously offering insightful glimpses into the Economics syllabus at class XI and XII level.

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

(1) Organise a visit to the local commercial/financial unit
(2) Design a project work assignment along with marking scheme
(3) Examine critically the curriculum material prescribed for Economics
(4) Frame questions testing the different cognitive levels
(5) Prepare keys including the marking scheme for the questions framed
(6) Employ at least four different teaching strategies to teach Economics effectively.
Subject matter of the module
1. Organizing visits to local commercial/financial units
2. Designing project work assignment
3. Critical study of curriculum material prescribed for Economics in Classes IX to XII.
4. Measurement and evaluation in Economics
5. Teaching Strategies in Economics
Mode of Assessment:
A) Examination: 40%
B) Class work : 60%
1. Report on the visit organised (group) : 10
2. Designing a project-work assignment (ind) :15
3. Critical study of curriculum material (grp) : 15
4. A minor assignment on setting questions
and preparing keys (ind) : 20

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 XII level.
Specific objectives or learning outcomes :
On completion of this module, the trainee teacher will be able to:
o Develop a self-instructional material
o Examine critically the curriculum material prescribed
o Frame questions testing the different cognitive levels
o Prepare keys including the marking schemes for the questions framed
o Construct accountancy problems (class XII)
o Devise short-cut methods for solving accountancy problems (class XII)
o Employ at least four different strategies to teach business studies effectively

Subject matter of the module

1. Programmed learning and developing a self-instructional material
2. Critical study of curriculum material
3. Measurement and evaluation
4. Construction of problems and short-cut methods
5. Teaching strategies

Mode of Assessment:

i. Examination: 40%
ii. Class work: 60%
i. Developing a self-instructional material (individual): 10
ii. Critical study of curriculum material (group): 15
iii. A minor assignment on setting questions and keys (individual): 20
iv. A minor assignment on construction of problem and
short-cut method (individual) : 15