This document outlines the key aspects of a society-centered curriculum. It is based on John Dewey's philosophy of pragmatism and hands-on learning. The goals are to use real-world problems to engage students and prepare them for citizenship. Students work collaboratively in groups to solve issues in their community. The teacher acts as a facilitator, while students take an active role in their education and bettering their community. Assessment focuses on applying skills and knowledge to current issues. Overall, the society-centered curriculum aims to increase civic awareness through experiential and group learning.

1. Society Centered Curriculum
Dr.A.Thangasamy
Assistant Professor
Department of Education
Gandhigram Rural Institute
Gandhigram,Dindigul

2. Dewey in the educational philosophy
of pragmatism.
• Dewey believed that human beings learn
through a 'hands-on' approach. And the
reality must be experienced through
education.
• From Dewey's educational point of view, this
means that students must interact with their
environment in order to adapt and learn

3. Dewey theory
• Dewey, explains curriculum is a social process in
which child and potentially meaningful content
are coordinated and are reconstructed
continuously in relation to each other.
• Thus, according to Dewey, the main purpose of
school is the cultivation in the pupils of social
attitudes, interests and habits, and ideals of
conduct through the conjoint activities of
the school which has been organized as a
community.

4. • The society centered curriculum has strong
teaching methods , it prepares students for
the "real world" by allowing them to
experience and prepare for their futures.

5. The goal of the curriculum
• The curriculum is based on societal issues and
the goal of the curriculum is to explore and
solve those issues.
• “Young people are at a formative, idealistic
stage of their life, and they need to learn that
they can and should make a difference in the
world” (Ellis, 74).

6. Community based Approach of
curriculum
• This is very much an activist model, where
students are encouraged to be leading
activists in their community where life
problems, community affairs, and real-world
problems exist.
• It is meant to reach out beyond the classroom
and into the community where the world can
be changed by students and teachers.

7. • In the society centered model, student will
love learning, participate in real world
problem solving experiences and will
strengthen his or her own sense of purpose
and social justice.

8. Features of SCC
• Students experience curriculum through relevant
real world experiences.
• Traditional methods of instruction (seat work,
textbooks, and exercises) serve to prepare
students for real world application.
• Social issues and group problem solving are the
focus.
• Education for citizenship
• Classroom as miniature society, community and
democracy.

9. • The society centered curriculum model
emphasizes real world experiences, group
problem solving and understanding citizenship.
• Student will have infinite opportunities to apply
the skills and knowledge learned in the classroom
to real life problems.
• Students also explore the ideals of justice,
teamwork, collaboration, citizenship, democracy,
and compassion.

10. Emphasis
• On group and group action.
• Problem solving curriculum, and these
problems are to be solved through the
participation and efforts of the whole group.
• Students work to find the social relevance of
their efforts and how they can improve their
citizenship by the projects and activities they
take on.

11. Teaching:
• In the SCC model, the teacher serves as
facilitator.
• The teacher also creates opportunities for
group learning, and a sense of camaraderie
among students.
• Students understand they are part of a group
and are not left on their own.
• Students and the teacher share the
experience and support each other.

12. Learning
• Student will not be bored by traditional subject matter
or instruction.
• The SCC model incorporates integrated studies where
the focus is on problem solving.
• The content learned in the classroom serves as a tool
through which students acquire necessary skills and
knowledge to tackle real life problems.
• The student will not ask “when do I need to know
this?” because they will immediately see how
knowledge and skills are applicable and necessary in
real life.

13. Environment
• In the classroom, student will participate in
discussions, group projects and
collaborations.
• The classroom environment mirrors a
democracy where students and teacher
collaborate to discuss their course of studies.
• The student will also spend ample time
outside the classroom in the community as he
or she investigates and participates in
activities and implementing solutions to real
world problems.

14. Role of teacher
• In the SCC teachers have a very important
role.
• to help students achieve their goals.
• serve as facilitator by organizing group efforts
• helps children develop their social skills
• In creating a climate for collaboration and
team building.
• responsible for turning their class into a
problem-solving unit.
• responsible for making connections with
community members

15. Student’s role in the Society-Centered
Curriculum
• Students are responsible for being aware of
the world around them and issues that impact
their life.
• Cooperation
• Team work
• Active participation
• To make the community a better place

16. Assessments in the Society-Centered
Curriculum
Students are assessed on their ability to
apply their knowledge and skills to current
real life problems. Students collaborate
together to create solutions.
• Types of SCC assessment include: written
work, observations, presentations, informal
discussions and questions, project designs,
and final products.

17. • Teachers are not the only ones involved in the
assessment process, students and peers are
also actively involved.
• Students are given the chance to create their
own rubric which the teacher can use to
assess their learning.

18. Benefits
 Increases students awareness of social issues
and current events
 Fosters the social skills, and positive social
interactions
 Emphasis on leaving the world a better place
through group problem solving
Engages students in hands on learning
experiences

19.  This model teaches children that they are
valued, and shows them how powerful they
are- leading to self-confidence and self-
worth.
In turn, this model covers academics, social-
emotional growth, and community
involvement- fostering a well rounded
student.

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