Wednesday, August 25, 2010
What were your impressions of NCSS Expectations of Excellence?
Now that you have read the first part of the NCSS Expectations of Excellence, explain how this document defines Social Studies. Be sure to discuss the two main characteristics that distinguish social studies as a field of study (civic competence and multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary). Finally, identify at least one aspect of this document that needs to be updated. Be sure to identify the names of those who are posting.
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Psycology, economics, business communication, sociology, history, geography, and many others are related to social studies. Any subject that relates to people or our world could be arguably under social studies.
ReplyDeleteDef of S.S.- integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence
ReplyDeleteCivil Competance: being able to contribute and live in american society and culture by being involved in their own community and knowing about current events and happenings.
ReplyDeleteMultidisiciplinary and interdisciplinary: Connecting different themes with one main idea. Having different views to be able to solve one main problem or issue.
Article should state ways to engage students. More than just reading text. Teachers should find ways to make material relateable and interesting to all students.
The NCSS defines social studies as the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence.
ReplyDeleteMultidiciplinary - related to other subjects. For example, literature is a discipline of social studies because we can dray references from history.
Civi competence - being able to function in society and working to make a difference
Updated - give examples of how to make broad topics more current (through technology, etc)
Civil competence- about being a good citizen, being involved, allows students to understand what is going on in the world around them.
ReplyDeleteMultidisciplinary and interdisciplinary- encompassing more than just one subject or discipline and making connections between subjects.
The article could include more technology.
S.S. is about people and their culture
ReplyDeleteCivil competence is the ability to understand the norms of society
Statistics need to be updated
(Candice, Maria, Amanda)
Subjects that fall under SS: history, geography, anthropology, government, race and gender, civics, economics, political science
ReplyDeleteOther subjects such as science, math, and Language Arts can be incorporated into social studies.
NCSS: national Council for the social Studies
Founded in 1921
set standards for social studies content
want to teach people how to be a good American citizen(assimilation)
wanted to take kids out of the work field and educate them
ON TEST!!!: Definition of social studies
the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence
Standards set in 1994
Are they still relevant?? Yes as long as they still focus on current events and update when necessary
NEED TO KNOW!!: definition on democratic citizenship: www.socialstudies.org/positions/efffectivecitizens
what does it mean to be a good citizen??
Thematic Strands:
Culture
time, continuity and change
people, places, and environment
individual development and identity
individual, groups, and institutions
Power, Authority, and Governance
Production, Distribution, and Consumption
Science, Technology, and society
Global Connections
Civic Ideals and Practice
What can I do to make social studies more exciting and important for my students??
Group 3
ReplyDeleteSocial Studies is used to promote civic competence, supports the coomon good.
Civil competence- shows students ways to become a good citizen.
It involves many other subjects, literature, art, math, and many others.
Article needs include classroom ideas or projects
The definition of social studies is the integrated study of the social science and humanities to promote civic competence. Social studies is a very broad discipline. It covers many things, government, geography, religion, culture, etc. Social studies helps students develop the knowledge skills and values that will enable them to become effective citizens. (civic competence)
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ReplyDeleteSocial Studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence.
Civil competence- Understanding what society expects and the laws
Interdisciplinary- Social Studies ties into other subjects
Multidisciplinary- Everything falls under Social Studies
What should be added: 16 Years of history
EX: the economy
Lauren and Amber -Activity Center
ReplyDeleteCivic competence- understanding what it takes to be a valuable citizen and being a good role model.
Multidisciplinary- social studies can be connected within all other subject areas in the classroom.
The article talks about prayer in the schools and we think it is not relevant to teach in the classroom. Some parents may not agree with this topic.
The various disciplines of social studies promote civic competence. Social studies is multidisciplinary in the fact that it involves many different disciplines, but it can also be seen throughout the other subjects. The article needs to be updated with practical ideas of how to incorporate social studies into the curriculum more often.
ReplyDeleteby studying history and other cultures people learn how to contribute to society and be effective citizens.
ReplyDeleteDefined as the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. Social studies encompasses all areas in life around the world. IT concentrates on people becoming involved as citizens and how social studies can be and is included in other areas. Erin and Katie
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