Moving Toward a Humanistic Social Studies and History Curricula
A Review of Recent Reflective Practices
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3397092 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Christopher Berg (0000-0002-8285-8355, Edison Community College), Melanie Shaw (Northcentral University) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2014-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SAGE Open (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/2158244014528919 |
| OpenAlex | W2118567724 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 11 |
Current reflective practices in the social studies are examined in light of how these strategies can add value and meaning to social studies curriculums. Many of these reflective practices were introduced within teacher education programs' social studies methods courses, to expose pre-service teachers to innovative teaching practices that could be used in the classroom. An ineffective textbook-centered curriculum has dominated education in the United States for over a century. The researchers in this article argue for a new, reflective approach to teaching history and social studies curricula. New pedagogical models are needed to revive an ailing social studies program in the public school system. This article includes a selective examination of some traditional and non-traditional methods for promoting student learning and growth through reflective practices. Those considered in this article include dialogue journals, textbooks, culturally responsive texts (CRT), the Persona Doll Project, mask-making, primary source documents, and co-teaching. Each reflective practice strategy has its merits and could be easily implemented to improve pedagogical practice
Curriculum · Humanism · Pedagogy · Persona · Political science · Reflective Practice · Social studies · Sociology · Teaching method · Computer Science · Digital Storytelling and Education · Educator Training and Historical Pedagogy · Innovative Teaching Methodologies in Social Sciences · Psychology
| Citations per year | 0.4 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2021 - 2023 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |