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作者:Cynthia Tittle 11 年以前

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21st Century Social Studies

In the 21st century, social studies education is essential for developing effective citizenship skills from a young age. It aims to teach students to understand moral rights, value them, and act accordingly.

21st Century Social Studies

21st Century Social Studies

How can teachers provide powerful teaching of social studies and address the challenges?

Address 10 themes:
Engage Students
Technology

Learn 360

Virtual Battlefield Maps and Tours apps

Virtual Field Trips

Manipulative floor maps, graphic organizers, goup discussions, vocabulary activities
Curriculum Integration
Change in use of textbook: Use as base for concepts, vocabulary, Big Ideas - not the sole source
Integrate themes with weekly reading story
Social Studies themed centers during reading block
Children's Literature
Read Alouds
Notable Book List
Professional Development
Advocate for change with local leaders, professional organizations, state leaders, publishers, and other leaders in the field
Collaboration with colleagues
Anneburg Learner
National Council for the Social Studies membership

Why is social studies important in the 21st Century?

Prepare students to be capable of making decisons that are good and right for all
For effective, productive citizens of world, country, state, city, school, and family
Reminded of 4-H pleadge
To teach students to "know the right thing to do, value it, and do the right thing" from: Duplass, James.2007. Elementary socials studies: Trite, disjointed, and in need of reform. The Social Studies, 98(4),137-144.
Effective citizenship skills must begin in early interactions with others

What challenges do teachers of social studies face?

Students' lack of background knowledge and experiences
Focus on high stakes testing/Reading and Math
Need for time to explore mass of resources
Lack of professional development
Time restraints

What is social studies in the 21st Century?

Many and varied resources to teachers
Quote from NCSS website: Unless children acquire the foundations of knowledge, attitudes, and skills in social studies in the important elementary years, it is unlikely that teachers in the junior and senior high schools will be successful in preparing effective citizens for the 21st century.
children bombarded with messages on tv, web, and others
rapid changes in technology