Definition of Social Studies, Percieved program needs and Diverse program approach_Monserrat, Anthonette .pptx

SOCIAL SCIENCE

1. Definition of Social Studies SOC. SCI. 203 INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURE AND EVALUATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE Perceived Program Needs and Diverse Program Approaches Facilitator: Ms. Anthonette A. Monserrat Date of Presentation: April 15, 2023 ​ (Sunday) MAED- Social Science Professor: Arnold Abad C. Tenorio

2. Intended Learning Outcome (ILO) To know the nature and ideological perspective in social science. To discuss the reasons to teach social studies and the relevance of social sciences curriculum in education 2

3. Learning Objectives 3 At the end of the lesson, you should be able to: Define the meaning of Social Studies; Appreciate the program needs in social studies; Adapt different program approaches in teaching social studies

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5. CURRENT DEFINITIONS OF SOCIAL STUDIES Edinyang and Mezieobi (2013) Defined social studies as an integrated field of study that probes man’s environmental relationships and imbues man with high-level intellectual skills, social skills and competencies germane to solving man’s environmental diverse problems for better and effective living. Akpochato (2013) Social study is a subject that fosters a new and integrated approach aimed at resolving societal and environmental issues. Mezieobi , Ossai , and Young (2013) Social study is a program of study that a society uses to instill in students or learners the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and actions it considers important in the relationships human beings have with each other, their world, and themselves. 5

6. CURRENT DEFINITIONS OF SOCIAL STUDIES Njok and Sunday(2014) Posited that social studies is an interdisciplinary subject that enables the learners to acquire a wide knowledge of the surrounding complex phenomena and forces that influence man in his society. Osakwe (2014) Defines social studies education as “an integrated field of study that attempts to study man in-dept within the ramification of his dynamic environments as well as equipping him with positive knowledge, attitudes, values, and skills for purpose of producing competent, humane and effective citizenry who can contribute positively to the good of the society”. Danladi (2015) Defined social studies as the parts of the school’s general education program which is concerned with the preparation of the citizens for participation in a democratic society. 6

7. Historical Background of Social Studies 20XX Presentation title 7

8. The United States of America appeared to be the “mother country” of Social Studies. NCSS charged itself and its members with the responsibility of working towards a better understanding of Social Studies and its importance in developing responsible participation, social, political, and economic lives. The organization has written several position statements on the basic rationale for Social Studies education and curriculum guidelines. This has really influenced the evolutionary development of Social Studies in American Schools. 8 Presentation title 20XX

9. Founded in 1921, National Council for the Social Studies is the largest professional association in the country devoted solely to social studies education. NCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies. With members in all the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and 69 foreign countries, NCSS serves as an umbrella organization for elementary, secondary, and college teachers of history, civics, geography, economics, political science, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and law-related education. The mission of National Council for the Social Studies is to provide leadership, service, and support for all social studies educators. 9 Presentation title 20XX

10. The World War II raised the concern for constructing a better society from the sad experiences of the war. To resolve this post-war problem of adjustment being faced by the citizens, more interest was shown in Social Studies. This was because the content of school curriculum was identified as capable of helping to construct a better society out of the catastrophic one for the emerging Britons. British educators therefore saw a liberal education as a way to bring about greater understanding of human kind. 10 Presentation title 20XX https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/history-of-education-98203a08-d16a-4fdf-94b7-3654407604c8

11. The thought of Social Studies for inclusion in the school curriculum became more prominent as it was recognized as capable or helping the pupils and adults become socially conscious and responsible members of their society. Hence, by 1944, the Social Studies curriculum emerged during the establishment of secondary education for all, when the school leaving age was raised from 14 to 15 years and teachers had to be re-trained, as pointed by Lawton and Dufour 1974. 11 Presentation title 20XX http://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/health/2018/april/outraged-parents-say-graphic-sex-ed-class-breaks-virginia-law

12. NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES (NCSS) defines social studies as: …the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. Within the school program, social studies provides coordinated, systematic study drawing upon such disciplines as anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, history, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, and sociology, as well as appropriate content from the humanities, mathematics, and natural sciences. 12 Presentation title 20XX

13. One meaning of the word social refers to humans interacting. By definition, then, social studies can be thought of as a study of humans interacting. Social studies is not simply a body of knowledge or a set of skills. Instead, social studies is the process of using knowledge and skills to study humans as they interact in local, national, and world communities. 13 Presentation title 20XX

14. The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world (NCSS). 14 Presentation title 20XX https://www.solidgripe.com/tis-the-school-season/

15. Perceived Program Needs Within the school program, social studies provides coordinated, systematic study drawing upon such disciplines as anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, history, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, and sociology , as well as appropriate content from the humanities, mathematics, and natural sciences . 15 Presentation title 20XX

16. The National Council believes that effective social studies programs include experiences that provide for the study of: Culture Time, Continuity, and Change People, Places, and Environments Individual Development and Identity Individuals, Groups, and Institutions Power, Authority, and Governance Production, Distribution, and Consumption Science, Technology, and Education Global Connections Civic Ideal and Practices 16 Presentation title 20XX

17. Geography Expertise in geography gives students insight into how borders, natural resources, and the features of land masses have given rise to civilizations and societies. Teachers explain the characteristics of different countries around the world, the societies that inhabit them, and the more technical aspects of geography such as map data interpretation. The geography of a region is intertwined with its civilization. The geographic characteristics of a region determine the kinds of food a society consumes, the types of natural resources they harness, and the overall economic conditions in a country. 17 Presentation title 20XX https://www.pinterest.com/pin/344806915201536988/

18. Geography These resources and characteristics help determine the political landscape in the country, allowing social studies teachers to not only focus on physical geography, but also on the different types of civilizations that have occupied that area. To deepen their students’ understandings of different cultures and their relation to geographic conditions, they might allow each student to choose a country and report about that country’s geographic and cultural characteristics. For example, students might create posters detailing the geographic features of a country, like population, growth rate, natural resources, and cultures. Then, students could also bring in different kinds of food from that country to engage students in their presentation. 18 Presentation title 20XX https://itsajoyousjourney.com/world-geography-with-geography-through-art-and-the-ultimate-geography-timeline-guide/

19. Economics Given the immense economic issues the entire world faces, students must understand the principles that drive economies around the globe. Social studies teachers provide lesson plans detailing the characteristics of macro and microeconomics, from scarcity, supply, and demand, to unemployment, inflation, and fiscal policy. Instructors teaching economics might ask students to chart household debt and its effects on economic growth, or explore economic philosophies that address the issues we face today. In exploring the principles of supply and demand, younger students might be tasked with selling lemonade on the weekend, creating a budget and gaining their first business skills. 19 Presentation title 20XX https://fee.org/articles/is-free-market-capitalism-bad-economics/

20. World History World history is an expansive topic in social studies, one that merges knowledge of American history, geography, and economics. With an expanded understanding of world history, students are better able to make connections from past events to current world-wide issues. Teachers educate their students about the rise and fall of classical civilizations like Greece, Rome, and Persia. Many of the major political philosophies and ideologies that exist today first rose from those civilizations, meaning students have greater chances to make connections to the present. 20 Presentation title 20XX http://learn.bcbe.org/course/view.php?id=3066

21. World History Social studies teachers also explore the major technological developments of those civilizations. Students today have grown up around technology, and some may be surprised to learn that the Internet hasn’t always just “existed.” Teachers focus on the technological innovations civilizations have introduced to the world, and how those marvels have built upon each other to create the modern world. 21 Presentation title 20XX https://wallpaperaccess.com/world-history Social studies encompasses multiple subject areas, including history, geography, and economics. Educators combine these areas in lessons that provide opportunities for greater student inquiry, giving students opportunities to participate in group discussions about major events or issues around the world.

22. Diverse Program Approaches Learner-centered approach empowers the students to take ownership of what they learn by focusing on how the new knowledge solves a problem or adds value. Instead of simply pouring information over the child’s mind, the facilitator presents the student with an issue and guides the class as they build a solution. Students “discover” the new information and come up with solutions instead of passively waiting for the teacher’s answers. 22 Presentation title 20XX https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fxqsuperschool.org%2Frethinktogether%2Fwhat-is-student-centered-learning%2F&psig=AOvVaw3nzVnABrHyjdoN_sAz-kMm&ust=1680916592891000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CBEQjRxqFwoTCICRnbbMlv4CFQAAAAAdAAAAABAJ

23. Society-centered approach goes beyond focusing on the student and focuses instead on a group or a population. Society-centered focus on educating a group of people—whether a minority group or the world as a whole—rather than a curriculum or a student. The objective is to improve society as a whole. 23 Presentation title 20XX https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsustainable-environment.org.uk%2Fsociety%2Fsociety.php&psig=AOvVaw39ru6DtcpTuAQeDXTLeX5r&ust=1680916811144000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CBEQjRxqFwoTCMC8j57Nlv4CFQAAAAAdAAAAABAE

24. Knowledge-centered approach focuses on students acquiring ‘powerful knowledge’ (Young and Muller, 2013, p. 245) across a range of academic disciplines ensuring that they have access to a broad and balanced education. Within a knowledge-centered curriculum, subjects are taught at gradually increasing levels of complexity leading to deeper knowledge and understanding. According to Ellis (2004, p.105), a knowledge-centered curriculum ‘focuses on intellectual growth and development, on challenging the learner to go deeper into history, literature, mathematics, the arts, and other subjects.’ 24 Presentation title 20XX https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.teacheracademy.eu%2Fblog%2Fstudent-centered-learning%2F&psig=AOvVaw27arayCGazlvJRFGp7D6-N&ust=1680916949999000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CBEQjRxqFwoTCMD-reDNlv4CFQAAAAAdAAAAABAJ

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26. I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. “ Confucius ” 26 Soc. Sci. 203 2023

27. References Harrison InyangAdmin at Project Kings LTDThe CEO of Project Kings research center https://projectkings.com.ng/2020/12/22/current-definitions-of-social-studies National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies: Executive Summary https://www.socialstudies.org/standards/national-curriculum-standards-social-studies-executive-summary Learner-centered education: providing students with valuable skills 31/03/2017 https://www.oneyoungworld.com/blog/learner-centered-education-providing-students-valuable-skills-0#:~:text=Learner%2Dcentered%20education%20empowers%20the,as%20they%20build%20a%20solution. Philosophies of Education: 2 Types of Society-Centered Philosophies 390 & 10 https://www.theedadvocate.org/philosophies-education-2-types-society-centered-philosophies/#:~:text=Society%2Dcentered%20philosophies%20go%20beyond,a%20curriculum%20or%20a%20student. Knowledge- centred curriculum - My College https://my.chartered.college/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Knowledge-centred_Simon.pdf

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