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Emergence of Social Education and Social Science
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Emergence of Social Education and Social Science

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What was the primary purpose of the emergence of social studies?

  • To study the development of political systems
  • To promote social welfare through education (correct)
  • To examine historical events in the nineteenth century
  • To analyze economic theories exclusively
  • Where did the foundations of social studies originate?

  • United States in the 1800s
  • France in the nineteenth century
  • Great Britain during the 1820s (correct)
  • Germany in the early twentieth century
  • According to Seligman, what do social sciences deal with?

  • The historical progression of civilizations
  • The economic principles of societies
  • The mental activities of individuals in isolation
  • The activities of individuals as members of a group (correct)
  • How does Peter Lewis describe the focus of social sciences?

    <p>An intricate network of human relationships and organization forms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the overlap in social sciences?

    <p>Social sciences share concepts and methodologies, leading to overlap.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mitchell imply about the term 'social science'?

    <p>It applies loosely to any study regarding human behavior and society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which decade did the concept of social studies move to the United States?

    <p>1820s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scholar stated that social sciences embrace all subjects related to human affairs?

    <p>Seligman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the development of social studies according to Saxe?

    <p>It was influenced by multiple cultures including American and others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes social sciences from physical sciences?

    <p>Social sciences study relationships among groups of people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Emergence of Social Education

    • Saxe (1991) argues that social studies had unique beginnings, distinct from historical analysis origins in the 19th century.
    • Foundations of social studies developed in Great Britain during the 1820s before spreading to the United States.
    • Social studies aimed to utilize education as a means to promote social welfare.

    Definition of Social Science

    • Seligman defines social sciences as mental or cultural sciences focusing on individual activities within group contexts.
    • The term encompasses all subjects that explore human relationships in society.
    • Mitchell describes social science as a broad category for sciences examining man and society, emphasizing the application of scientific methods to human affairs.
    • Peter Lewis emphasizes the complexity of social sciences, focusing on human relationships and organizational structures that govern society.
    • Social sciences collectively address various aspects of human affairs and often overlap in their focus and methodologies.

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    Explore the origins of social studies and its distinct development in Great Britain and the United States. Understand how education was utilized to promote social welfare and the definition of social sciences as described by Seligman. This quiz offers insights into the foundational theories behind social education.

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