Social Studies
by Mathapelo Masasa
1. Sputnik's challenge *how was the determination content of various disciplines and presentations of the Curriculum formed. *description of a program.
1.1. Civil rights *educational practices *inequality of opportunities *children's intelligence *schools programs
1.2. How Piaget help children to construct knowledge through social, physical and mental activities.
1.2.1. Vygosky How he came with different levels to help to improve the lives of children
2. Different curriculum *Old educational methods *New and Now curriculum
2.1. Old educational methods *to observe children Describe the importance of childrens. New and Now curriculum * develop practical ideas * create groups
2.1.1. Mitchell's theory *provides experience Information
3. New and Now *children focus world expanded. *children interest are apart of understanding.
4. Social Forces and Theories Affecting the Curriculum
4.1. Two major influenced the social studies curriculum.
4.1.1. Soviet Union's launching of Sputnik and the Civil rights 1960s
5. Maintenance of young children
5.1. Learn new skills required
6. Create groups of studies. Examples : life skills, languages.
6.1. Mitchell's theory Children learns naturally Gain knowledge by participating in groups
7. Two Main purpose * prepare children * differentiate the studies
7.1. Participate in school environment
8. Social-Living curriculum
8.1. Mitchell's Book, formulating theories, Patty Smith Hill
8.1.1. Focus of the Book first grade *all social skills *children's behavior
8.1.1.1. It focuses primarily realm morals and social conduct.
8.2. Psychoanalyst theory *children's emotions, feelings, support.
9. Holiday Curriculum
9.1. Early Childhood education
9.2. Celebrating holidays
9.3. Commercial companies *unit plans, posters.
9.4. Children become happy
9.4.1. Strength and weaknesses of the Curriculum