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Philosophy on Teaching Social Studies

 Social Studies is a subject that is often left behind or  put on the "back burner" in the early years of education. This is not surprising - the demands of teachers and students are so high to preform well on standardized reading and math tests. Teachers and students are feeling the pressure to become proficient in reading and math and the days never seem long enough for everything. 

With that being said, I still believe it is important to be creative in finding ways to incorporate social studies throughout your day. The best learning happens when students are interested in the topic and forming their own questions about the topic. When teaching social studies it is important to me to include social studies in all areas of my instruction.  

Social studies teaches students about the events that have happened in the past and the events that are happening in our society now. I think it's important for them to know the facts and give them to tools to develop their own thoughts and ideas on how we can or should do things. I believe our students are the future of our country and it's important to instill these critical thinking skills in them early on. 

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  1. AnonymousOctober 13, 2024 at 6:01 PM

    Hi Jordyn,
    Thank you for sharing your philosophy with us! I believe you are right on point. Social Studies often gets sidelined in favor of subjects with heavy standardized testing focus. But integrating it creatively throughout the day can make a huge difference. When students are genuinely engaged, forming their own questions, they learn more deeply and retain information better. Encouraging critical thinking about past and current events shapes informed, thoughtful future citizens, Every topic can connect to real-world experiences, helping students see the relevance in what they are learning. This historical approach not only enriches their education but prepares them to navigate and influence the world effectively.

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  2. MorganOctober 14, 2024 at 1:54 AM

    Hi Jordyn,
    Thank you for sharing! I agree when you say that social studies typically gets put on the back burner which is unfortunate since it is so important. I also love that you brough up that social studies not only teaches about the past, but also teaches about society now. That is an aspect that I think is really important that often gets forgotten about.
    Overall really nice post,
    Morgan

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