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Who argued that social studies had unique beginnings and did not originate solely with the examination of history?
Who argued that social studies had unique beginnings and did not originate solely with the examination of history?
- Mitchell
- Saxe (correct)
- Fairchild
- Seligman
According to Seligman, social sciences are defined as those sciences that deal with what?
According to Seligman, social sciences are defined as those sciences that deal with what?
- Individual activities within a group (correct)
- Natural phenomena
- Economic development
- Technological advancements
In which decade did the foundations of social studies originate according to Saxe?
In which decade did the foundations of social studies originate according to Saxe?
- 1850s
- 1920s
- 1800s
- 1820s (correct)
Which definition describes social science as pertaining to a loosely applied term for all sciences about man and society?
Which definition describes social science as pertaining to a loosely applied term for all sciences about man and society?
What was one of the primary aims of social studies as mentioned in the content?
What was one of the primary aims of social studies as mentioned in the content?
According to Peter Lewis, social sciences are primarily concerned with what aspect of human interaction?
According to Peter Lewis, social sciences are primarily concerned with what aspect of human interaction?
Which of the following best reflects the viewpoint on how the development of social studies was influenced?
Which of the following best reflects the viewpoint on how the development of social studies was influenced?
How did Saxe characterize the origins of social studies in relation to history's development?
How did Saxe characterize the origins of social studies in relation to history's development?
What do the social sciences collectively embrace according to the content?
What do the social sciences collectively embrace according to the content?
Which concept relates to the overlap of different social sciences?
Which concept relates to the overlap of different social 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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