Chapter 12 Blog
Social Studies teachers have to be even more weary about the five A’s in using the internet, and also teaching their students to have an analytical mindset. There is a wealth of false information available on the internet. Because of this social studies are especially susceptible to false or biased views on important subjects. To counter act this social studies teachers are teaming up with tech coordinators to make sure that validity of the resources students use is a strong point in social studies not a weakness.
The class has already discussed the uses of Google Earth in previous lessons; but, the book discussed a gap in the research that shows using these tools has a positive effect on students. I believe that it will, but I am excited to see research that will support my opinion.
Because of the information that social studies is based on: current events, politics, economics, and other important aspects of society it is necessary for students to have quick access to accurate up to date information. Internet accessibility through tools like ipads, laptops, and mobile phones fills this need very well.
As a teacher I will make sure to help my students to think critically and to use they analytical thinking skills. This will help them to build a tool box to detect baloney in websites, print, photos, and audio. This will make them more likely to make informed, good decisions. It will also make them aware of how media is used to manipulate and change their opinion, so in the future they we be aware of the motivation behind different sources.
In english I will provide students with many critical reading skills. While similar to the critical skills needed to find good sources in the above implementation, critical reading skills will help students decide for themselves what they believe to be the historical interpretation that is most grounded in fact.
Why aren’t economics covered more in social studies?
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