The Importance of Applying Current Events in Social Studies - 4 views

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  #1 Tanya Traverso on 10 Sep 11

   

  As the tenth anniversary of 9/11 nears, stories regarding this indescribable occurrence have flooded various media outlets including newspapers articles and television programs. This weekend of remembrance for America's great city does not just entail how the twin towers of the World Trade Center quickly collapsed before the world's eyes, but the lessons individuals have gained after this devastating attack. In particular, Mitch Potter, writer in the Toronto Star, published an article today entitled, "New Yorkers shrug off anxieties as 9/11 milestone approaches." Preparations are underway for Sunday's ceremony at ground zero as victims affected by the attack gather together to remember the one's they lost.
  
  For additional information on the memorial, Michelle Shephard's article in the Toronto star is another useful resource as she attempts to understand how world events can "puncture our own bubble of security." Her book entitled, Decade of Fear, tracks terrorists, victims, and spies, around the world as she attempts to define terrorism and understand its roots. By visiting different places around the world and interviewing various people she uncovers that each region views the world in a different perspective. Therefore, it is important for students to recognize these differences in order to obtain a greater perspective on the complexity of the world.
  
  Class discussion of current events when teaching or learning about social studies is pivotal in engaging the students to learn. Being able to draw resources from events or experiences is an essential part to learning about the complex history of our world. Referring to the Professor's previous post: critical thinking in social studies is imperative in order to "create a critical thinking culture in the classroom." Therefore, awareness of global issues is essential in order for students to make connections and draw conclusions. Reading the daily newspaper or watching the news is an extremely useful tool for students to gain a greater perspective of what is happening in our world.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">As the tenth anniversary of 9/11 nears, stories regarding this indescribable occurrence have flooded various media outlets including newspapers articles and television programs. This weekend of remembrance for America's great city does not just entail how the twin towers of the World Trade Center quickly collapsed before the world's eyes, but the lessons individuals have gained after this devastating attack. In particular, Mitch Potter, writer in the Toronto Star, published an article today entitled, "New Yorkers shrug off anxieties as 9/11 milestone approaches." Preparations are underway for Sunday's ceremony at ground zero as victims affected by the attack gather together to remember the one's they lost. <br /> <br /> For additional information on the memorial, Michelle Shephard's article in the Toronto star is another useful resource as she attempts to understand how world events can "puncture our own bubble of security." Her book entitled, Decade of Fear, tracks terrorists, victims, and spies, around the world as she attempts to define terrorism and understand its roots. By visiting different places around the world and interviewing various people she uncovers that each region views the world in a different perspective. Therefore, it is important for students to recognize these differences in order to obtain a greater perspective on the complexity of the world. <br /> <br /> Class discussion of current events when teaching or learning about social studies is pivotal in engaging the students to learn. Being able to draw resources from events or experiences is an essential part to learning about the complex history of our world. Referring to the Professor's previous post: critical thinking in social studies is imperative in order to "create a critical thinking culture in the classroom." Therefore, awareness of global issues is essential in order for students to make connections and draw conclusions. Reading the daily newspaper or watching the news is an extremely useful tool for students to gain a greater perspective of what is happening in our world.</div>

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  #2 Tanya Traverso on 10 Sep 11

   

  Please refer to link below for the article of reference :
  http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/1051868--new-yorkers-shrug-off-anxieties-as-9-11-milestone-approaches?bn=1

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Please refer to link below for the article of reference : <br /> <a href="http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/1051868--new-yorkers-shrug-off-anxieties-as-9-11-milestone-approaches?bn=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/1051868--new-yorkers-shrug-off-anxieties-as-9-11-milestone-approaches?bn=1</a></div>

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