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- 2. Foundation of Social Studies • 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 also deals with the comparative analyses and relationships of the various Social Science disciplines.
- 3. RAP - Review and Preview Discuss your answers with the person to your right. Find out what you had similar and different. Be prepared to share with the class. Why do we need to study social studies?
- 4. Definition of Social Studies • From the National Council for the Social Studies’ website: • NCSS defines social studies as “the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence.” Within the school program, social studies provides coordinated, systematic study drawing upon such disciplines as anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, history, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, and sociology.” • In essence, social studies promotes knowledge of and involvement in civic affairs.”
- 5. What is the purpose of social studies education? The purpose of social studies education is to help students develop: 1. social understanding (i.e., knowledge of human societies) and 2. civic competence (i.e. democratic citizenship).
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- #3: Social Studies is a key tool in this changing world. It serves as the foundation of social development across the country. It acts as an agent of change which transforms an individual to be an effective citizen of the country. Moreover, according to K+12 Enhanced Basic Education Curriculum, Social Studies will develop the learners’ literate and effective participation as a citizen of the country