Thinking Critically, Coding Creatively: Elevating Social Studies through Inquiry-Based Learning and Computer Science Integration
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| Title: | Thinking Critically, Coding Creatively: Elevating Social Studies through Inquiry-Based Learning and Computer Science Integration |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Michael J. Berson, Ilene R. Berson, Kristen L. Franklin, Valerie N. Fawley, Perry S. Shank, Rebecca E. Dovi, Santiago Gasca, Eric D. Hochberg, Debra Bernstein |
| Source: | Social Education. 2024 88(2):98-103. |
| Availability: | National Council for the Social Studies. 8555 Sixteenth Street #500, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Tel: 800-683-0812; Tel: 301-588-1800; Fax: 301-588-2049; e-mail: membership@ncss.org; Web site: http://www.socialstudies.org |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 2024 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Science Foundation (NSF) |
| Contract Number: | 2010256 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Junior High Schools Middle Schools Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Inquiry, Social Studies, Computer Science, Technology Integration, Interdisciplinary Approach, Middle Schools, Rural Schools, Instructional Innovation, Educational Technology |
| Geographic Terms: | Virginia |
| ISSN: | 0037-7724 1930-3653 |
| Abstract: | The landscape of education is dynamically evolving with the infusion of technology into classrooms, but it is not just math or science disciplines that are getting a digital makeover. Social studies education has entered a transformative phase as well. The "Computer Science for Social Studies" project, funded by the National Science Foundation, proposes a groundbreaking model tailored for rural middle schools. This initiative aims to weave computer science into the fabric of social studies, rather than teaching it as an isolated skill, making both subjects more relevant, engaging, and beneficial for 21st-century students. This interdisciplinary venture not only enriches the curriculum but also equips students with a blend of technological literacy and historical knowledge, essential for navigating today's digitally driven world. By merging the analytical prowess of computer science with the depth of social studies, the authors are preparing their students to be critical thinkers and adept problem solvers. |
| Abstractor: | ERIC |
| Entry Date: | 2024 |
| Access URL: | https://www.socialstudies.org/social-education/88/2 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1422705 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The landscape of education is dynamically evolving with the infusion of technology into classrooms, but it is not just math or science disciplines that are getting a digital makeover. Social studies education has entered a transformative phase as well. The "Computer Science for Social Studies" project, funded by the National Science Foundation, proposes a groundbreaking model tailored for rural middle schools. This initiative aims to weave computer science into the fabric of social studies, rather than teaching it as an isolated skill, making both subjects more relevant, engaging, and beneficial for 21st-century students. This interdisciplinary venture not only enriches the curriculum but also equips students with a blend of technological literacy and historical knowledge, essential for navigating today's digitally driven world. By merging the analytical prowess of computer science with the depth of social studies, the authors are preparing their students to be critical thinkers and adept problem solvers. |
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| ISSN: | 0037-7724 1930-3653 |
