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Teaching Approaches

in Social Studies

BSED Social Studies Outcomes

a.Utilize appropriate various sociocultural and historical materials in explaining current issues

• (^) 1. relate current events with available historical data to help students develop critical perspectives towards social issues.
• (^) 2. draw the connections between and among people, events, and palces to analyze local and global social issues

a.Demonstrate leadership skills that will help in teaching or training students who will empower their communities

• (^) 1.train students to be involved in community-related activities
• (^) 2.establish linkages with government and non- government organizations to promote public welfare.

a.Integrate local and global perspectives in teaching the principle of the common good

• (^) 1.access information from local and foreign media about social issues to enhance teaching
• (^) 2.distinguish truthful from false presentation of information from social media

a.Show scholarship in research and further learning

• (^) 1.participate in research to improve the teaching and learning of social studies
• (^) 2.join seminars, trainings, workshops, and related activities to improve the teaching and learning of social studies

a.Display the qualities of an innovative teacher who has mastery of the subject matter

• (^) 1.design innovative strategies that heighten students’ engagement in the social studies classroom
• (^) 2. produce assessment materials to measure students’ performance

Key disciplines

1.Sociology: Examines the structure and dynamics of societies, studying social institutions, organizations, and patterns of social relationships. 2.Psychology: Investigates individual and group behavior, cognition, emotions, and mental processes. 3.Anthropology: Explores the diversity of human cultures, including social customs, beliefs, and practices, both in the past and present.

Key disciplines

1.Economics: Analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, as well as the behavior of individuals and organizations in economic systems. 2.Political Science: Studies political systems, governance, political behavior, and the distribution of power within societies. 3.Geography: Examines spatial relationships and the distribution of physical and human phenomena on Earth. 4.History: Investigates past events, societies, and cultures to understand how they have shaped the

Social Studies:

• (^) Educational Subject: Social studies, on the other hand, is more commonly used in the context of primary and secondary education. It is a broader term that encompasses various subjects related to society, culture, history, geography, civics, and economics.
• (^) Integration of Disciplines: Social studies programs often integrate elements from different social science disciplines to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human societies. This might include aspects of history, geography, sociology, and more, presented in an interdisciplinary manner.
• (^) Application of Knowledge: Social studies education aims to help students develop a broad understanding of the world around them, fostering critical thinking, cultural awareness, and civic engagement.

National Council for Social Studies

(NCSS)

• (^) Social studies is the study of individuals, communities, systems, and their interactions across time and place that prepares students for local, national, and global civic life.

Purpose

• (^) As a result of examining the past, participating in the present, and learning how to shape the future, social studies prepares learners for a lifelong practice of civil discourse and civic engagement in their communities. Social studies centers knowledge of human rights and local, national, and global responsibilities so that learners can work together to create a just world in which they want to live.

Disciplines and Courses

• (^) At the elementary level , social studies includes the interdisciplinary study of history, geography, economics, and government/civics and is well- integrated with the study of language arts, the visual and performing arts, and STEM.
• (^) At the secondary level , students engage in social studies through singular, disciplinary lenses as well as interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary ones.

• (^) Social Sciences, including psychology, sociology, anthropology, archaeology, gender studies, LGBTQ+ studies, and religious studies;
• (^) Ethnic Studies, including African American studies, Asian American and Pacific Islander studies, Indigenous studies, and Latin American studies;
• (^) Human Rights and Social Justice, including human rights education, social justice issues, international organizations, and genocide studies;
• (^) Financial Literacy, including personal finance (NCSS recognizes financial literacy as an important course for students, but financial literacy is distinct from and is not a replacement for economics and economic education); and
• (^) Contemporary Issues, including courses in current events and the study of one or more social studies topics in current contexts