ECH-355 WEEK1

ECH-355 WEEK1

Best Practices and Application of Social Studies Methods to Pre K and Grade 3 Learners

Introduction

Social studies refer to a combined study of humanities and social sciences to promote student’s learning ability. The primary objective of social studies is to equip learners with the a………………….d trips. 

Active learning

The best practice for children to learn is to be physically, psychologically and socially active. Teachers us………………..nother approach to enhance active participation.

For Pre-K group, playing is critical for cognitive development and it should be prioritized during the early stages. Use of mental representations such as boxes to represent vehicles is a g………….rners to new opportunities and discovery.

Integrated Subject Areas

            The best practice is not to limit social studies to a stated time of day. Teachers should therefore exploit r……………..linary curriculum.

            For Pre-K, activities that enhance integration include using language and expressing thoughts and idea……….h social studies is intertwined with other disciplines.

Creating Meaning and Relevance

            The best practice is to match the contents of social studies and the learner’s intellectual growth. This is enhanced by having a match between the nature and learner’s cognitive m…………….ir ability to conceptualize and relates the nature with what is being learnt is a great asset

High Interest and Engagement

            The best practice is to allow learners make choice, in this regard they make choices based on what is of i…………..ill be effective. The teacher may also make use of technology.

Incorporating Social and Participatory Skills

            The best practice is engaging students in classroom examples and discussions. This gives the learne……………ning and enquiries would enhance their participatory and social skills

Consideration of Attitudes and Values

            The best practice is to engage the learners to frequent opportunities to make daily decisions about independent ideas and principles.  Johnstone and Munn (2011) identified per………….nges and highlighting best options to solve them would ensure such values and principles are well taught.

Conclusion

Teachers handling the above two groups of learners need to identify different techniques that will be e………………..ive of the lesson.