Social Studies Curriculum Approach
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What approach did the 2007 Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations employ?

  • Inquiry-Based Learning
  • Constructivist Methods
  • Expanding Communities Approach (correct)
  • Project-Based Learning

    • What was the primary concern expressed by teachers regarding the Michigan Curriculum Framework?

  • It lacked proper assessment tools.
  • It encouraged collaborative teaching.
  • It was considered restrictive. (correct)
  • It was too flexible for diverse classrooms.

    • What funding initiative was launched under the No Child Left Behind Act?

  • History in the Classroom Initiative
  • Teaching American History Program (correct)
  • Social Studies Enhancement Grants
  • Teaching Mathematics Effectively Program

    • What issue did teachers face with the inquiry approach advocated by the New Social Studies Movement?

    <p>Insufficient proper in-service training.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did teachers typically approach the inquiry method of teaching history?

    <p>By relying on prior knowledge and hearsay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which educational project influenced the creation of standards for Social Studies as noted in the content?

    <p>USOE-sponsored Social Studies project</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a specific method that the material 'A New History of the United States: An Inquiry Approach' prescribed?

    <p>Use of Primary Sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic best describes the standards created by NCSS?

    <p>Reflective of constructivist ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Kieran Egan's criticism of the expanding environments approach?

    <p>It lacked an adequate psychological theory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which educational movement was created in response to criticisms of the expanding environments approach?

    <p>Project SPAN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who contended that the expanding environments approach was not research-based?

    <p>Diane Ravitch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following approaches was NOT mentioned as part of the criticisms against Social Studies?

    <p>Project-based learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Charles Keller advocate for in the context of Social Studies?

    <p>A revolution in social studies education.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'issues-centered education' imply?

    <p>Concern with contemporary social issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which educational approach is associated with the idea of integrating real-life issues into learning?

    <p>Service Learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which educational approach is aimed at promoting social justice and equity?

    <p>Social Justice Education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key concepts did Hilda Taba emphasize in her educational approach?

    <p>Respect and Responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach emphasized making value-based decisions?

    <p>Values Education Approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which educational approach did Charles Silberman recommend?

    <p>Open Classroom/Open Education Approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who highlighted the importance of ethnic diversity in education?

    <p>James A. Banks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has remained dominant despite the existence of various alternatives in education?

    <p>Expanding Communities Approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue is noted concerning student engagement in education?

    <p>Student Interest and Time Allotment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which educational philosophy suggests a future resurgence of social studies as a central topic?

    <p>Social Studies as Integrating Center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hilda Taba’s inductive approach encourage regarding ideas and facts?

    <p>Organizing in an Inductive Manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary reason for the short-lived nature of the MACOS program?

    <p>Criticism from conservative groups regarding its content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which educational researcher’s approach influenced the study of one type of culture in the New Social Studies Movement?

    <p>Jerome Bruner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What controversial topic was included in the discussions of the MACOS program?

    <p>The sex life of Eskimos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the latter part of the 20th century, what trend began to emerge in schools?

    <p>Adoption of educational standards and expectations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Halvorsen recommend for teaching students within the New Social Studies Movement?

    <p>Incorporating social issues to promote critical thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the slogan 'preparation for social studies curricula' imply about the goals of education during the New Social Studies Movement?

    <p>Encouraging an understanding of cultural diversity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which program aimed at educational reform was noted during the emergence of educational standards?

    <p>America 2000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was William W. Goetz in relation to the New Social Studies Movement?

    <p>A high school teacher involved in social studies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach emphasizes evaluating issues using different perspectives in social studies education?

    <p>Issues-Centered Education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is credited with developing the term 'the newer social studies'?

    <p>Ronald W. Evans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Eric Donald Hirsch, Jr.'s Core Knowledge Curriculum?

    <p>Past events unfamiliar to students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which program, created by Margit McGuire, allows students to simulate economic activities?

    <p>Mini-Society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept does Rahima Wade's approach to Social Justice Education primarily underscore?

    <p>Environmental and humanitarian concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which educational method involves the analysis of questions to derive understanding?

    <p>Inquiry Learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following concepts emphasizes commonalities among people across different cultures?

    <p>Cultural Universals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What educational initiative was established in 1963 to advocate for social science education?

    <p>Social Science Education Consortium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant result of the National Defense Education Act (NDEA) of 1958?

    <p>It provided funds for national curriculum development projects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the NCSS do with the journal of AHA titled The Historical Outlook?

    <p>It renamed it as Social Education.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caution did Edgar Wesley express regarding students' familiarity with issues?

    <p>Students may already be familiar with issues beyond their country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What educational reform emphasized racial equality and cultural tolerance?

    <p>The Intercultural Education Movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Charles Cicero Barnes argued that social science should remain unchanged because:

    <p>Social science covers a broader range of topics than social studies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What framework did the NCSS develop for lesson content progression?

    <p>The Scope and Sequence Method.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main focuses of the Detroit Citizenship Education Study?

    <p>Promoting citizenship education centered on relevant current events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of education did the NCSS advocate through the fusion curriculum?

    <p>Integration of diverse subjects for a holistic approach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Social Studies Curriculum Approach

    • Social studies aim to improve social well-being through education, focusing on societal interactions and accomplishments
    • Social studies is an institutionalized academic field analyzing complex human relationships
    • National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), founded in 1921, faced challenges in establishing clear goals and leadership.
    • NCSS initially relied on the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Historical Association (AHA).
    • Edgar Dawson predicted a possible replacement of history with an unorganized subject.
    • Charles Beard argued that history remains crucial to social science disciplines.
    • NCSS gained independence in the 1930s, later named Social Education, advocating a fusion curriculum.
    • Charles Cicero Barnes opposed changing social science to social studies due to its wider scope.
    • Expanding Communities/Environments approach was developed by Paul Robert Hanna, focusing on progressing topics from home, school, community, and beyond.
    • Hanna's approach was intended for citizenship education
    • Hanna's textbooks (e.g., Everyday-Life Stories, Without Machinery, Ten Communities) faced criticism for shallow content, stereotypes, and a traditional portrayal of family life.
    • Hanna's approach became a key element in the curricula of countries like the Philippines.

    Cold War Impact on Education

    • October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite, viewed as a challenge to the United States.
    • This triggered the National Defense Education Act of 1958, providing funding for curriculum and project development.
    • The objective was to enhance the "fullest development of the mental resources and technical skills of American youth".

    Evolution of Social Studies

    • Social Science Education Consortium (SSEC) advocated for Social Science Education instead of Social Studies Education (1963) emphasizing individual social science disciplines.
    • Ronald W. Evans coined "the newer social studies" highlighting contemporary issues like women's rights, urbanization.
    • Various approaches emerged, including issues-centered, inquiry, concept-based and values-based education.
    • Multicultural and ethnic studies, and service learning approaches.
    • The Intercultural Education Movement and the Detroit Citizenship Education Study emphasized racial equality, cultural differences, and citizen education focused on current events.
    • Later approaches include project SPAN and the No Child Left Behind Act, replacing Goals 2000.
    • Various approaches in social studies like Cultural Universals, Story Path, Service Learning, Core Knowledge, Mini-Society, Social Justice were developed and applied in the curriculum.

    Criticisms and Alternatives

    • Criticisms like Kieran Egan's critique of a lack of a strong psychological theory and Diane Ravitch's lack of research-based approach to the expanding environments approach sparked various movements, like Project SPAN.
    • Project SPAN promotes using social issues to foster critical thinking.

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