SOCIAL STUDIES ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY FRAMEWORKS Why New

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SOCIAL STUDIES ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY FRAMEWORKS

SOCIAL STUDIES ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY FRAMEWORKS

Why New Frameworks? Not updated since 1998 Take advantage of new national frameworks (C

Why New Frameworks? Not updated since 1998 Take advantage of new national frameworks (C 3) Revolution in social studies pedagogy and availability of primary sources Stated need of teachers and social studies supervisors for updated framework document Based on latest scholarship in social studies education

FRAMEWORKS ARE HOMEGROWN Created by 29 Connecticut educators University/secondary school/elementary school Writing team represents

FRAMEWORKS ARE HOMEGROWN Created by 29 Connecticut educators University/secondary school/elementary school Writing team represents diversity of the state Frameworks have been reviewed by over 150 teachers & curriculum leaders Frameworks have had two independent/non-partisan outside reviews

FRAMEWORKS ARE NOT A CURRICULUM Each district develops social studies curriculum that is best

FRAMEWORKS ARE NOT A CURRICULUM Each district develops social studies curriculum that is best for that district Framework document is meant to guide districts in this process Districts can develop social studies curriculum at a pace that is appropriate for each district

MAJOR FEATURES OF SOCIAL STUDIES FRAMEWORK DOCUMENT Social Studies should be taught grades K-12

MAJOR FEATURES OF SOCIAL STUDIES FRAMEWORK DOCUMENT Social Studies should be taught grades K-12 Social studies includes an interdisciplinary approach that emphasizes geography, history, civics, economics US History should be divided across three years Inquiry should be the emphasized approach to social studies instruction

MAJOR FEATURES OF SOCIAL STUDIES FRAMEWORK DOCUMENT Inquiry includes: Asking questions Evaluating sources Using

MAJOR FEATURES OF SOCIAL STUDIES FRAMEWORK DOCUMENT Inquiry includes: Asking questions Evaluating sources Using evidence to support positions Taking informed action

MAJOR FEATURES OF SOCIAL STUDIES FRAMEWORK DOCUMENT Taking informed action Elementary Level in class/school

MAJOR FEATURES OF SOCIAL STUDIES FRAMEWORK DOCUMENT Taking informed action Elementary Level in class/school Collectively make classroom rules Students design media presentation on “what makes our community special” Secondary Level in school/community/region Students organize support for a local food drive Students speak at a local board of education meeting

The Frameworks (cont. ) Local history and Connecticut history should be a part of

The Frameworks (cont. ) Local history and Connecticut history should be a part of the teaching social studies K-12 The teaching of history should be used to help students understand the present

Social Studies and Literacy Reading, writing and research skills play a critical role in

Social Studies and Literacy Reading, writing and research skills play a critical role in social studies instruction These skills should be taught and reinforced in the service of social studies

Next Steps Creation of a companion document (fleshing out content, inquiry, assessment in more

Next Steps Creation of a companion document (fleshing out content, inquiry, assessment in more detail) 10 -12 workshops around the state introducing the frameworks and inquiry Webinar series on the frameworks 6 -8 Districts create model curriculum

Next Steps (cont. ) Two summer workshops (June, August 2015) 2015 middle school, elementary

Next Steps (cont. ) Two summer workshops (June, August 2015) 2015 middle school, elementary school video competition: “Why Our Community Is Special” Professional Development for Individual Districts

Questions/Assistance/Comments: Stephen. Armstrong@ct. gov TO ACCESS THE FRAMEWORKS: www. sde. ct. gov

Questions/Assistance/Comments: Stephen. Armstrong@ct. gov TO ACCESS THE FRAMEWORKS: www. sde. ct. gov