California History/Social Science Frameworks

1. California History-
Social Science
Frameworks
EDSU533-4

2. California Curriculum
Frameworks and Standards

4. Knowledge
And Cultural
Understanding
Critical
Thinking
Skills
Democratic
Understanding
And Civic
Values
Curriculum Strands
History-
Social Science
Students
Participation
Skills
Basic
Study
Skills
Socio-
Political
Literacy
Civic Values
Rights and
Responsibilities
Critical
Thinking
Skills
National
Identity
Historical
Literacy
Ethical
Literacy
Skills Attainment
And Social
Participation
Economic
Literacy
Cultural
Literacy
Geographic
Literacy

5. Goals and Curriculum Strands
 Knowledge and Cultural Understanding
– History and the other humanities, geography,
and the social sciences
 Democratic Understanding and Civic
Values
– National identity, constitutional heritage, civic
values, and rights and responsibilities
 Skills attainment and Social Participation
– Basic study skills, critical thinking skills, and
participation skills that are essential for
effective citizenship

6. Historical Literacy
 Develop research skills and a sense of
historical empathy
 Understand the meaning of time and
chronology
 Analyze cause and effect
 Understand the reasons for continuity and
change
 Recognize history as common memory, with
political implications
 Understand the importance of religion,
philosophy, and other major belief systems in
history.

7. Ethical Literacy
 Recognize the sanctity of life and
the dignity of the individual
 Understand ways in which
different societies have tried to
resolve ethical issues
 Understand that the ideas people
profess affect their behavior
 Realize that concern for ethics
and human rights is universal and
represents the aspirations of men
and women in every time and
place

8. Cultural Literacy
 Understand the rich, complex nature of a given culture:
– Drama, music, dance, law, religion, philosophy, architecture,
technology, science, education, sports, social structures, and
economy
 Recognize the relationships among the various parts of a
nation’s cultural life
 Learn about mythology, legends, values, and beliefs of a
people
 Recognize that literature and art shape and reflect the
inner life of a people.
 Take pride in their own cultural heritages and develop a
multicultural perspective that respects the dignity and
worth of all people.

9. Geographic Literacy
 Develop an awareness of place
 Develop locational skills and
understanding
 Understand human and environmental
interaction
 Understand human movement
 Understand world regions and their
historical, cultural, economic, and political
characteristics.

10. Economic Literacy
 Understand the basic economic problems
confronting all societies
 Understand comparative economic systems
 Understand the basic economic goals,
performance, and problems of our society
 Understand the basic economic goals,
performance, and problems of our society
 Understand the international economic
system

11. Sociopolitical Literacy
 Understand the close relationship between
social and political systems
 Understand the close relationship between
society and the law
 Understand comparative political systems

12. Democratic Understanding and
Civic Values
 National Identity
 Constitutional Heritage
 Civil Values, Rights, and Responsibilities

13. Skills Attainment and Social
Participation
 To participate effectively in society:
– Develop personal skills
– Develop group interaction skills
– Develop social and political participation skills
 Critical Thinking skills
 Basic Study Skills

14. John Dewey
 John Dewey - Father of Progressivism
 Education and Democracy – focus on the
democratic American education ideal.
 School is a democratic society in itself, preparing
students for community life.
1859-1952

15. John Dewey
 Views the mind as a problem solver.
 People are naturally exploring, inquiring
entities and learn through direct
experience.
 The teacher is an intellectual guide or
facilitator in the problem solving process.

16. Progressivist Teaching
 Group activities and group problem
solving to prepare for solving world
problems.
 Stimulates students to plan and carry out
activities and research projects using group
processes and democratic procedures.
 Students learn by doing and discovering.
 Center on students’ interests in real
problems.

17. Questions for Brainstorming
 How can you create a classroom that promotes
democratic understanding and respect for human
rights? Discuss your ideas for classroom
management, organization, and behavior
protocols that promote civic responsibility at both
primary and intermediate grade levels.
 How can you promote students’ basic study
skills, critical thinking skills, and social
participation skills that prepare them for effective
citizenship in a democratic society?
 How can the study of history and social studies
contribute to your students’ understanding of the
principles and values of democracy?

18. California Social Studies Index
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/hs/
Content Standards
Curriculum Frameworks
Education & the Environment Initiative
Curriculum
External Resources
Instructional Materials
Recommended Literature for Pre-K Through
Grade 12