In 1992 the National, Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) adopted the following definition of "social studies":Social studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. Within the school. Program social studies, provides coordinated systematic study, drawing upon such disciplines as anthropology archaeology,,, Economics geography history law,,,,,,, philosophy political science psychology, sociology religion and, well as as appropriate. Content from, the humanities mathematics and natural, sciences. The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people. Develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a, culturally diverse democratic. Society in an interdependent world. (NCSS Task Force on Standards for Teaching and Learning in the Social Studies 1993 P,,,. 213).The NCSS the professional, organization of social studies educators has played, an essential role since 1921 (www.ncss.org).? The NCSS definition seems to be a good place to start our discussion of how to teach social studies in an elementary school. Classroom. The existence of an "official." definition is somewhat misleading because authorities in the field have long debated. The dimensions of an appropriate definition of Social Studies (,,, Barr Barth & Shermis 1977; Barth & Shermis 1970; Dougan,,, 1988;,;, Evans 2004 Griffith 1991). The NCSS definition states the topics covered in social studies and clarifies the purposes. Of social studies teaching and learning. Barth (1993) provides a simpler definition of social studies:Social studies is the interdisciplinary integration of social science and humanities concepts for the purpose of practicing. Problem solving and decision making for developing citizenship skills on critical social issues.I think this is a useful definition. It emphasizes the ultimate goal of Social Studies Teaching - to help students think. Critically and to use what they know to be active citizens. I have, a definition too:Social studies is the study of people. Social studies should help students, acquire knowledge master the processes, of learning. And become active citizens.A closer look at my definition and a discussion of those provided by the NCSS and Professor Barth should bring social studies. Into sharper focus.Social Studies Is the Study of People.People are the domain of social studies. This includes people as nearby as family and as far away as those who live in. The most distant nations. It includes people, living now those who lived long ago and those, who will live in the, future. Social studies has the potential to be the best part of the school day because it is when children connect with other, people. As children learn about others they will, be fascinated by differences among cultural groups while at, the same time they. Will find the commonalities that create a shared sense of humanity. It is a complex task to teach about people and information,, Must come from many fields of study. The NCSS definition points out that it is the various disciplines of the social sciences. And humanities that provide the content for what is taught during social studies. While history and geography should serve. As the core of, social studies it is imperative that the other social sciences are not neglected; rather they should, be. A significant part of every social studies program. The other social sciences are anthropology economics philosophy political,,,, ,,, science psychology religion and sociology.The Humanities (literature the arts and, performing, the visual arts) are an important part of social studies too (Eisner,,, 1991). The arts serve two functions. First they help, children better understand, the people places and ideas, they study.? Stories songs dances plays,,,,,, paintings statues and other works of art allow students to become acquainted with the people. Who created them. Second children can, show us what they know by expressing themselves through the arts. As Barth (1993). Points out social studies, involves integration of the social sciences and the humanities. A good social studies unit of. Study should pull information and ideas from several different fields.
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