scholarly journals Problem Solving Skills in Social Studies Education and Problem Solving Skills of Social Studies Teachers

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 48
Author(s):  
Selma Güleç
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Social Studies ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Social Studies Teachers ◽  
Length Of Service ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Kolmogorov Smirnov

Problem solving skills are mentioned among the skills which need to be acquired in the Social Studies course. In this study, how the social studies teachers perceived problem solving skills was examined by emphasizing the importance of having individuals acquire problem solving skills through social studies teaching. The sample of the study was composed of social studies teachers. In order to evaluate the preservice teachers' perceptions in relation to problem solving skills, the "Problem Solving Inventory" developed by Heppner and Petersen (1982) and adapted by Şahin, Şahin and Heppner (1993) into Turkish was used. In the analysis of the data, firstly if the obtained data distributed normally was tested with Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. Since the data obtained from the problem solving inventory showed normal distribution, the Independent Samples T test was used for paired comparisons and One-Way ANOVA was used for multiple comparisons. It was found that the teachers' problem solving skills did not differ significantly according to the variables of gender, age, marital status, length of service and educational status, satisfaction from school of service, frequency of experiencing problems at their schools and the teachers' problem solving skills were at sufficient level.

scholarly journals Managing Social Studies Education Curriculum for National Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel O. Adu
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Social Studies ◽  
Character Education ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
National Development ◽  
Social Studies Education ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Social Studies Curriculum ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
The Social

This study focuses on the roles of the social studies education curriculum in addressing national development in Nigeria. It examines the existing social studies curriculum viz-a-viz its roles in national development and challenges faced by social studies teachers in its implementation. The study advocates that learners should be taught the skill of problem-solving, critical thinking, moral and character education at the early stage of life for self-development of the learner and eventual national development. Nigerian society is the focus of this study. The paper concludes that the young ones are the instrument for national development; Nigeria can attain national development if they acquire the right types of skills (problem-solving skills), values, and attitudes. Part of the recommendations made was that government should set up a conference of curriculum experts to review the social studies curriculum in line with the current realities like insecurity, kidnapping, and other vices amongst others.

Supporting quality social studies instruction: the social studies practices continuum

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Erickson ◽  
Kerry A. Dunne ◽  
Christopher C. Martell
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Social Studies ◽  
Teacher Preparation Programs ◽  
Inservice Teachers ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Instructional Coaches ◽  
College Career ◽  
The Social ◽  
Improving Instruction

PurposeThis article presents the social studies practices continuum, which is a tool that supports social studies teachers in implementing inquiry-based practices in their classrooms. It was designed by the authors based on similar instruments found in science education and informed by the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies Standards.Design/methodology/approachThe article describes the instrument's creation and describes its use with preservice teachers in teacher preparation programs, inservice teachers during district-based professional development.FindingsThe continuum has been used as a reflective tool for teachers and curriculum developers, and as a tool for instructional coaches and administrators to improve teaching practices.Originality/valueThis article offers a new tool for teachers and supervisors to use in improving instruction.

scholarly journals The Development Of Mathematics Handout Based On Local Wisdom Nuanced For Secondary Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Hani Rizkia Putri ◽  
Rooselyna Ekawati
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Mathematical Problem Solving ◽  
Test Evaluation ◽  
Arithmetic Problem ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Maximum Score ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
The Social

This study aims to develop a mathematics handout based on local wisdom nuanced to increase the mathematical problem-solving skill of the Secondary students. This research is motivated by the student’s ability to solve the social arithmetic problem. This study used four phases of developmental research such as Investigation, Design, Realization, and Test, Evaluation, and Revision. The characteristics of local wisdom were acquired within the design or context in the mathematics handout to develop secondary students problem-solving skills. The results show that the students do the stages of problem-solving by Polya, get the maximum score and show students’ positive responses in the questionnaire given. Therefore, it met the proper handout criteria such as valid, practice, and effective. In the future studies, we encouraged to develop learning materials which have a guide to do phases of problem-solving and apply the way to solve some problems in mathematics.

scholarly journals PENGEMBANGAN MODEL INKUIRI SOSIAL DALAM PEMBELAJARAN ALQURAN-HADIS: PENELITIAN PENGEMBANGAN DI MADRASAH TSANAWIYAH (Development of Social Inquiry Model In Learning of The Quran-Hadith: Development Research In Madrasah Tsanawiyah)

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Rahmiati Rahmiati ◽  
Muhamad Rezi ◽  
Muhammad Zubir
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Development Research ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
National Education ◽  
Is Research ◽  
Social Inquiry ◽  
The Social ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Study Development

Learning the Quran and Hadith is one of the subjects given at Madrasah Tsanawiyah. Ideally, this learning effectively achieves the goals of National education, especially those related to understanding the main points of Islamic teachings and the proper way of practicing them in everyday life. Preliminary studies indicate that learning the Quran and Hadith is still not able to achieve the goals or ideals outlined by the curriculum. The Quran and Hadith material still dominantly emphasizes memorization/knowledge and is still far from solving problems (problem-solving skills). This study aims to develop learning the Quran and Hadith to instill the values of social care and become learning that challenges students' intellect and curiosity. The method used in this research is Research and Development, which steps in the form of a Preliminary Study, Development, and Product Testing. The development of the Social Inquiry model in learning the Quran and Hadith is significantly proven to be able to the teacher's social inquiry stating that in implementing learning, developing student creativity increases in learning. It can be interpreted that learning the Quran and Hadith based on social inquiry is practical to be implemented.

Developing Preservice Teachers’ Instructional Design Skills Through Case-Based Instruction: Examining the Impact of Discussion Format

2018 ◽  
Vol 70 (4) ◽  
pp. 319-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrie A. Koehler ◽  
Peggy A. Ertmer ◽  
Timothy J. Newby
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Class Discussion ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Cognitive Levels ◽  
Design Skills ◽  
Based Instruction ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Active Facilitator ◽  
Case Based

For more than 100 years, case-based instruction (CBI) has been an effective instructional method for building problem-solving skills in learners. While class discussion is often included as part of the CBI learning process, the impact on learning is unclear. Furthermore, little research has focused on how specific facilitation strategies influence the development of learners’ problem-solving skills. This study examined the impact of case discussion facilitation strategies on the development of preservice teachers’ problem-solving skills. Specifically, two discussion formats were compared: instructor-facilitated (class discussions guided by instructor-crafted prompts and an active facilitator) and instructor-supported (discussions guided by instructor-crafted prompts only). Results indicated that while preservice teachers’ problem-solving skills improved in both sections of the course, individuals in the instructor-facilitated section demonstrated significantly higher scores on course activities and designed instructional activities at higher cognitive levels compared with preservice teachers who participated in the instructor-supported discussions. Results underscore the importance of an active facilitator in CBI.

Preservice teachers’ perceptions of teaching news media literacy

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-113
Author(s):  
Joseph McAnulty
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Social Studies ◽  
Media Literacy ◽  
Political Communication ◽  
News Media ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Social Studies Teachers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Civil Sphere

PurposeThis study explores social studies preservice teacher’s orientation toward teaching news media literacy in the era of fake news. Previous literature indicates that many social studies teachers express a desire to maintain neutrality in the classroom. As such, this study focuses on the preservice teachers’ articulated pedagogical practices around news media literacy, as well as the described forces and factors that influence their described stances.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses work from the field of political communication to analyze course assignments, semi-structured interviews and survey responses in order to consider the ways 39 preservice social studies teachers articulated their anticipated and enacted pedagogical practices around news media literacy.FindingsFindings suggest a prevalent desire among the participants to pursue neutrality by presenting “both sides,” echoing traditional journalistic pursuits of objectivity. The possible consequences of this desire are also explored. Additionally, the study suggests that parents, administrators and the content standards are viewed as forces, which will constrain their practices.Practical implicationsUsing theorizing about the civil sphere, this paper considers implications for teacher educators. The civil sphere may provide a lens with which to analyze news media and may help preservice teachers adopt practices they view as risky.Originality/valueThis study aims to extend conversations around the teaching of news media, controversial political and social issues and the preparation of social studies teachers in the current social and political ecology by working to align the field with growing conversations in the field of political communication and journalism.

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