The social studies teachers responsibilities include teaching history, geography, politics, civics to students You should keep abreast of current events and initiate spirited, respectful debates amongst students. You will also be required to set and grade various assessments. Setting up schedules, lesson plans, and selecting learning material and resources that will help achieve curriculum objectives. Analysing 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 counsellors informed of learners who need extra support. Requesting appropriate textbooks and learning aids. Attending meetings, staff training, conferences, and other ongoing learning programs. Informing students of learning opportunities and preparing them for formal debates and other events.