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5 Ways Edtech Enhances Social Studies Lessons

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According to Wikipedia: “In the United States education system, social studies is the integrated study of multiple fields of social science and the humanities, including history, geography, and political science.” It is described by many as the nation’s most comprehensive, standards-aligned civics curriculum.

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To Serve All of Our Students, 'We Have to Do Something Different'

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Through my work as director of MIT’s Teaching Systems Lab , I’ve asked the question to teachers, school leaders, coaches, researchers and experts of all stripes (think: learning science, instruction, teacher education, culturally responsive teaching and so on), and it typically elicits more pauses and wonderings than answers.

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Technology and Explanation in Modern Education

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Imagine how the number of primary resources can grow in your classroom! Technology itself requires a multitude of combined knowledge to sustain and develop; such as science, math, language, coding, and social science. Make use of the Internet and have students check the news to improve their research skills.

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What’s Wrong With STEM Education: How to Address the Problems

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The fact that students can memorize the textbooks, and then get good enough grades to get into STEM programs in college suggests that the curriculum is lacking in keeping up with the way students should think. There are social sciences and understanding the people’s needs and wants to give the masses exactly what they need at the moment.

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STEM Statistics For 2023 (Education, Diversity, Careers)

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Education and outreach to girls starting in primary school have increased, as well as the number of women who receive degrees in STEM-related fields. For instance, in the social sciences, women hold an impressive 64% share of the workforce. The gaps that have formed over decades could take just as long to close.

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How can engineering address human rights issues?

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The University of Connecticut has developed an Engineering for Human Rights curriculum. Study social science subjects at school to learn about the human side of engineering challenges. I think it came from two primary sources. TALK LIKE A HUMANITARIAN ENGINEER. My work in Puerto Rico was based on community engagement.

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Our school approach in teaching sustainability

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Our curriculum is student-centered, with a focus on project-based learning and problem-solving. Our goal is to advance our students’ understanding beyond what they learned in primary school, such as recycling or reducing plastic use. In her school she takes the position of Head of Department of Social Sciences.