Monday, May 23, 2011
Social Studies and what is it?
In Teaching Social Studies A Literacy- Based Approach by Emily Schell and Douglas Fisher Social Studies is identified in teacher terms. On page 11, "What is Social Studies?" history, geography, economics, and civics and government. I was enlightened as I read this because it does seem a bit confusing when we talk about teaching Social Studies. We can us all these parts to try to help our students become a good citizen and practice civic roles and responsibilities. Our history is so important and our geography is a weakness of our students of our nation. Economics helps with our students understandings of wants and needs. Civics to understand our political and civic principles and the understanding of our government. Social Studies seems a bit clearer with this definition and I think I see the integration of this subject better then I did before reading this section of the book. It was a good read.
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I like how they broke the definition down too. I was also able to see how we can integrate social studies a little better after reading this chapter. I enjoyed reading and learning about this more than I thought.
ReplyDeleteI also thought the definition was helpful. I was really interested in the part where teachers were asked what they remembered about social studies and the best memories were from the classes that encouraged dressing up, reenacting and celebrating different Holidays. I remember that being the best part in elementary school so I will try to incorporate that into my lessons for next year.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right! I didn't realize that social studies is everything around us! I was glad to see that! It will be easier to integrate knowing that!
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