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What was the primary purpose of the emergence of social studies?
Where did the foundations of social studies originate?
According to Seligman, what do social sciences deal with?
How does Peter Lewis describe the focus of social sciences?
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Which statement best describes the overlap in social sciences?
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What does Mitchell imply about the term 'social science'?
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In which decade did the concept of social studies move to the United States?
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Which scholar stated that social sciences embrace all subjects related to human affairs?
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What can be inferred about the development of social studies according to Saxe?
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What distinguishes social sciences from physical sciences?
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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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Description
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.
