4. Teaching Plan

4.1 Curriculum Related to My Major

The "Social Studies Curriculum" in Thailand is composed of 5 strands:

Religion, Morality, and Ethics:

Fundamental concepts about religion, morality, ethics and principles of Buddhism or those of learners’ religions; application of religions, principles and teachings for self-development and peaceful and harmonious coexistence; ability to do good deeds; acquisition of desirable values; continuous self-development as well as provision of services for social and common interests and concerns. (The Basic Education Core Curriculum. B.E. 2551 (A.D. 2008))

Civics, Culture and Living:

Political and administrative systems of the present society; democratic form of government under constitutional monarchy; characteristics and importance of good citizenship; cultural differences and diversity; values under 152 constitutional monarchy; rights, duties and freedoms in peaceful existence in Thai society and the world community. (The Basic Education Core Curriculum. B.E. 2551 (A.D. 2008))

Economics:

Production, distribution and consumption of goods and services; management of limited resources available; lifestyle of equilibrium and application of the principles of Sufficiency Economy in daily life. (The Basic Education Core Curriculum. B.E. 2551 (A.D. 2008))

History:

Historical times and periods; historical methodology; development of mankind from the past to the present; relationships and changes of various events; effects of important events in the past; personalities that influenced various changes in the past; historical development of the Thai nation; culture and Thai wisdom; origins of important civilizations of the world. (The Basic Education Core Curriculum. B.E. 2551 (A.D. 2008))

Geography:

Physical characteristics of the Earth; physical characteristics, resources and climate of Thailand and various other regions of the world; utilization of maps and geographical instruments; inter-relationship of various things in the natural system; relationship between man and natural environment and man-made objects; presentation of geo-data and information; preservation of the environment for sustainable development. (The Basic Education Core Curriculum. B.E. 2551 (A.D. 2008))

Each strand has its own corresponding standards and grade level indicators.