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The document outlines the course 'Foundation of Social Studies' which covers the nature, history, and theoretical perspectives of Social Studies as a discipline. It emphasizes the importance of Social Studies in developing civic competence and equipping students with tools to address personal and community issues. Additionally, it discusses the evolution of Social Studies in the United States, Britain, and Africa, highlighting its role as a catalyst for social change.

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The document outlines the course 'Foundation of Social Studies' which covers the nature, history, and theoretical perspectives of Social Studies as a discipline. It emphasizes the importance of Social Studies in developing civic competence and equipping students with tools to address personal and community issues. Additionally, it discusses the evolution of Social Studies in the United States, Britain, and Africa, highlighting its role as a catalyst for social change.

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FOUNDATION OF

SOCIAL STUDIES
Prepared by: Stephanie M. Tapiador, LPT
COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE CODE:PBSEDSOCSTU 002
COURSE TITLE: FOUNDATION OF SOCIAL STUDIES
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course guides the students to demonstrate knowledge
on the nature, history, philosophical and theoretical
perspectives in Social Studies/Science as a body of
knowledge. It does deals with the comparative analyses
and relationships of the various Social Science discipline.
TOPIC OUTLINE
Fundamentals of Social Studies
▪ Meaning of Social Studies
▪ Historical Background of Social Studies
▪ Philosophical Background of Social
Studies
▪ Social Studies and other disciplines
▪ Values of learning Social Studies
LEARNING OUTCOMES
▪Compare and contrast Social Science and
Social Studies;
▪Illustrate in an infographic the development of
Social Studies in United State of America,
Britain and Africa; and
▪Justify the importance of studying Social
Studies
WHY DO WE NEED
TO TEACH SOCIAL
STUDIES ?
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE
SOCIAL STUDIES
The mission of National Council for the
Social Studies is to advocate and build
capacity for high-quality social studies
by providing leadership, services, and
support to educators.
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR THE
SOCIAL STUDIES
According to United States of America
Social Studies is an “Integrated study of the
social sciences and humanities to promote
civic competence and help young people
develop the ability to make informed and
reasoned decisions as citizens of culturally
diverse, democratic society in an
interdependent wordl ( NCSS 1992)
SOCIAL STUDIES
▪Social Studies describes the subject as a “ study that
equips the youth with tools necessary in solving
personal and community related problems”. Thus
defined, Social Studies will not mainly aim at giving
out knowledge, but it will equally emphasize on
inculcating a certain distillate knowledge which will
assist humans in acquiring the tools necessary for
life.
The need and Importance of teaching Social Studies in
Philippine School

According to a research “ RELEVANCE OF SOCIAL STUDIES IN THE 21st


CENTURY SOCIETY: STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES”

Social Studies is a key tool in this changing world. It


serves as the foundation of social development across
the country and acts as an agent of change that
transforms an individual into an effective citizen of the
nation. Moreover, the Philippine K to 12 curriculum
accentuates the role of social studies in developing the
learners’ literacy and effective engagement as a citizen
of the country.
DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL STUDIES
THOUGHTS IN THE UNITED STATES

▪The United States of America appeared to be the


“mother” country of Social Studies, and no wonder
Obebe (1990), commented that Social Studies first
appeared as a curriculum of the Educational System
of United States of America within the first two
decades of the 20th century.
John Dewey, George Counts,
Edger Wesley, Harold Rugg,
Earle Rugg

CIVIL WARS

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL


STUDIES (NCSS)

“NEW SOCIAL STUDIES” (1960s)

SOCIAL STUDIES AS A CATALYST OF SOCIAL CHANGE

SOCIAL STUDIES (SCHOOL)


DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL
STUDIES THOUGHTS IN BRITAIN

There is very little evidence of the existence of Social


Studies before the 1930s in Britain and other
European countries. What could be regarded as the
Social Studies content at that time included materials
from the Economics and Political Science, which were
then taught as Civics. (Ogundare, 2000) (Ibid, p. 25)
Lawton and Dufour
(1914)

CURRICULUM

CIVICS

WAR

EDUCATOR

BETTER ADULT
DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL
STUDIES THOUGHTS IN AFRICA
▪Social Studies Africa is a fairly recent
curriculum innovation coming after
1960 in the wake of independence.
CURRICULA IN AFRICAN
SCHOOLS

CIVIL WARS

AFRICAN VALUES, ATTITUDES, SKILLS


NEGLECTED.

“NEW SOCIAL STUDIES” (1960s)

SOCIAL STUDIES AS A CATALYST OF SOCIAL CHANGE

SOCIAL STUDIES (SCHOOL)


Philosophical Background of
Social Studies
The school has an obligation to provide a curriculum
designed to develop effective living in the society. Such a
curriculum should equip the learner with skills,
understanding, attitudes, habits and appreciations that will
contribute to this broad goal. All areas of the school
programs share the responsibility of advancing this
objective, but the Social Studies has it as a primary
function, to his/her environment; self-realization, human
relationship, economic efficiency, and civic responsibility.
(Ibid, p. 37)
Philosophical Background of
Social Studies
▪ In this context, the Social Studies program is defined in the
school curriculum as the study of human beings and their
interaction with their physical and social environments in the
past, present, and emerging future.
▪ Human relationships are studied as students investigate
ways of developing their personalities and of living at home,
in communities, and in other lands. Emphasis is given to
relationship among people, relationships between people
and institutions, relationship between people and goods and
services, and relationship between people and the earth.
Philosophical Background of
Social Studies
The philosophical background of the subject therefore
emphasizes that the teacher charges him/herself
with the responsibility of forming citizens of
localities, and the country. By this, he/she is
expected to package and deliver content areas that
promote a balance between patriotism and
citizenship.This requires creating opportunities for
learners to understand the world as a place full of
people with different stories.

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