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Innovative Approaches to 21st Century Social Studies Education

This session explores modern strategies for teaching social studies through the lens of 21st-century skills. Discover real-world examples, engaging content, and the importance of global awareness in education. Enhance students' ICT literacy and learning skills through contextual, experiential, and authentic experiences both in and out of schools. Learn about collaboration, critical thinking, and ethical use of technology. Dive into implications for teachers, tools, and assessments aligning with NCLB standards and societal needs.

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Innovative Approaches to 21st Century Social Studies Education

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  1. Presented byChristy G. Keeler, Ph.D. 21st Century Social StudiesSession ID 86

  2. Overview • 21st Century Skills • History • Description • 21st Century Social Studies Examples • Implications

  3. History • SCANS Report • Partnership for the 21st Century • Collaborative Effort • Curricular and Instructional Guidance • ICT Literacy Maps • Policy Advocacy • Alignment with NCLB

  4. Information and communication • Thinking and problem solving • Interpersonal and self-directional skills Real-world examples, Experiences in and out of schools, relevant, engaging, and meaningful content • Global awareness • Financial, economic, and business literacy • Civic literacy • Health and Wellness Awareness ICT literacy (including higher-level skills, critical thinking, and intelligent, creative, and ethical use of technology) Language Arts, Math, Science, Foreign Language, Arts, Social Studies (Civics, Government, Economics, History, Geography)

  5. Core Subjects

  6. Core Subjects

  7. Social Studies through a 21st Century LensExamples

  8. Core Subjects/Content • Ethics • Roles of technology through history • Innovations

  9. Learning Skills • Critical Thinking/Problem Solving • Communication • Creativity and Innovation • Collaboration • Contextual Learning • Information and Media Literacy

  10. Learning Skills • Critical Thinking/Problem Solving • Communication • Creativity and Innovation • Collaboration • Contextual Learning • Information and Media Literacy

  11. Learning Skills • Critical Thinking/Problem Solving • Communication • Creativity and Innovation • Collaboration • Contextual Learning • Information and Media Literacy

  12. Learning Skills • Critical Thinking/Problem Solving • Communication • Creativity and Innovation • Collaboration • Contextual Learning • Information and Media Literacy

  13. Learning Skills • Critical Thinking/Problem Solving • Communication • Creativity and Innovation • Collaboration • Contextual Learning • Information and Media Literacy

  14. Learning Skills • Critical Thinking/Problem Solving • Communication • Creativity and Innovation • Collaboration • Contextual Learning • Information and Media Literacy

  15. http://newsmap.jp

  16. Context • Experiential • Authentic • Relevant • Engaging • Meaningful

  17. Context • Experiential • Authentic • Relevant • Engaging • Meaningful

  18. Context • Experiential • Authentic • Relevant • Engaging • Meaningful

  19. Context • Experiential • Authentic • Relevant • Engaging • Meaningful

  20. Context • Experiential • Authentic • Relevant • Engaging • Meaningful

  21. Tools • Information and Communication Technology • Higher-Order Thinking • Critical Thinking • Intelligent, Creative, and Ethical Use of Technology

  22. Assessment • Technology-Based • Collaborative • Portfolios

  23. Assessment • Technology-Based • Collaborative • Portfolios

  24. Assessment • Technology-Based • Collaborative • Portfolios

  25. Implications • Prepare Teachers • Pre-service • In-service • Accessible Tools • Thinking Differently

  26. Overview • 21st Century Skills • History • Description • 21st Century Social Studies Examples • Implications

  27. 21st Century Social Studies Christy G. Keeler, Ph.D.christy@keelers.comhttp://christykeeler.com

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