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started by Lidia Kyprianou on 19 Sep 11
  • Lidia Kyprianou
    #1 Lidia Kyprianou on 19 Sep 11
     
    This paper discusses the role of social studies in preparing elementary school children for the 21st century. Technological and social changes are increasingly becoming important features and characteristics to our society. Therefore, it is extremely crucial that children are receiving a proper education in social studies so that they can become active, informed, and responsible citizens.
    Social studies help children understand their personal and social worlds. These concepts must be taught to children from an early age so that they can begin to form a broader and more structured thinking and learning frame. Social studies is critical in helping children to understand the world we live in today. Without social studies children will not be prepared to understand or participate effectively in a progressively complex world. This paper then continues by stating the advantages of teaching social sciences by discussing the type of knowledge, attitudes and skills students gain through this subject. Finally, this paper discusses how social studies prepare students for the 21st century by helping them to form their economic understanding by developing their critical-thinking skills.

    http://www.socialstudies.org/positions/elementary
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    #2 Lidia Kyprianou on 19 Sep 11

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