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Week 1 lecture
This document outlines the key points of a week 1 social studies lesson plan. It includes objectives like exploring social studies disciplines, strands, integration, application, and trends. It discusses why social studies is important for participating in a democratic society and global economy. It also covers standards-based education, major themes within social studies, integrating civic values, and approaches like using current events and controversial issues. Examples of civic values and integration approaches are provided.
Week 1 lecture
- 1. Week 1 Outline Pleaseturn on your speakers and click the sound icon.
- 2. Objectives • disciplines • SocialStudies strands • Integration • Application • Current trends • Presented by teacher • Learned by students • Pros & Cons • Participate in democratic society • Participate in global economy Why learn social studies? Standards- based education Major Themes Role of civic values on curricula
- 3. Participate in ademocratic society Knowledge skills behavior
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- 6. Pros and Cons Pros Guidefor teachers and students Base for knowledge Consistency Cons Too much pressure Restrict creativity Teach to the test Too much content/not enough depth
- 7. Themes and Strands Themes(Strands) • Culture • Time, continuity, and change • People, places, and environment • Individual development and identity • Individuals, groups, and institutions • Power, authority, and governance • Production, distribution, and consumption • Science, technology, and society • Global connections • Civic ideals and practices Disciplines • Geography • History • Civics • Sociology • Economics • Anthropology • Maxim (2010).
- 8. Examples of civicvalues for classroom integration Individual Rights Justice Diversity Truth
- 9. Approaches to integratingcivic- based education
- 10. Current events &controversial issues integration application trends
- 11. Examples of civicvalues for classroom integration Individual rights • Help make rules - keep them safe and rules consistent. Justice • Consider consequences – give them responsibility for their own actions. Diversity • Promote acceptance • Celebrate heritage of all Truth • Promote honesty by modeling honesty
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- 13. Guidelines for selecting • Selectage-appropriate materials • Be aware of the audience • Be aware of school policies Application in the classroom • Debates • Share multiple perspectives of event • A day in the life of the person or people affected by the event • Problem-based learning lessons: Students develop solutions to modern issues Current events and controversial issues
- 14. Link to strandsfor week 1 assignment http://www.socialstudies.org/standards/strands
- 15. References Chapin, J.R. (2009). Elementary social studies: A practical guide (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson. Fitchett, P. G., & Heafner, T. L. (2010). A National Perspective on the Effects of High-Stakes Testing and Standardization on Elementary Social Studies Marginalization. Theory & Research In Social Education, 38(1), 114-130. Kohler, M. P., & Christensen, L. M. (2010). Nurturing young social studies learners' notions of democracy. Social Studies Research & Practice, 5(2), 115. Maxim, G. W. (2010). Dynamic social studies for Constructivist classrooms: Inspiring tomorrow’s social scientists (9th ed.). Boston. Allyn & Bacon.