Social studies teachers help pupils learn about history, geography, politics, economics, and culture. They typically integrate current events into their lessons and also facilitate healthy debates and engaging classroom discussions. Social Studies teachers need to be culturally sensitive and create a classroom where everyone is respected. Responsibilities: • Setting up schedules, lesson plans, and selecting learning material and resources that will help achieve curriculum objectives. • Analyzing needs, interests, strengths, and weaknesses of students, and developing lesson plans in accordance with these factors. • Monitoring progress and discipline, and keeping parents and school counselors informed of learners who need extra support. • Establishing classroom and debating rules, and ensuring all students obey these rules. Requirements: • Degree in education, history, geography, or a related discipline. • Master’s degree preferable. • Relevant certification or license may be required. • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and debating skills. • Ability to remain calm under pressure.

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