Tag: inquiry learning

Compassion, Passion and Knowledge

To start off Summer vacation, I am reading @casas_jimmy‘s book, Culturize, and came across a story from @NicholasFerroni: “Teachers can’t replace parents, but so many students are saved by teachers who assume the role when there is a vacancy.  I…

Balancing Act: Content and Skills

“The primary purpose of Social Studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.” (adapted from the National…

Sage to Guide: Active Learning

Person: “Oh, you are a teacher? What subject do you teach?” Me: “Social Studies” Person: “Ugh, I hated Social Studies in school.  I love history as an adult, though!” This exchange happens quite often to me and is frustrating.  Not…