Social Studies Teachers Research Articles

Perceptions of Social Studies Teachers and Supervisors about Teaching Space Education in the Sultanate of Oman

This study aimed to reveal the perceptions of social studies teachers and supervisors about teaching space education in the Sultanate of Oman, and the extent of their interest and satisfaction with the current reality of space education. The questionnaire, which consisted of (28) statements distributed over five axes, was applied to a stratified random sample of (150) teachers and supervisors. The results showed the support of social studies teachers and supervisors for teaching space education in the Sultanate of Oman, and there were no statistically significant differences at the significance level (0.05) according to the variable of years of experience. The researchers recommended the development of social studies curricula; To keep abreast of developments in the field of space education, and to hold training courses for teachers and supervisors of social studies in the field of space education; To develop their knowledge and skills with its developments, and accordingly the researchers suggest some future studies. Keywords: Perceptions, teachers, supervisors, space education, social studies

Social Studies Teachers' Opinions on the Use of Augmented Reality in the Education of Gifted Students

The aim of this study is to reveal social studies teachers' opinions on the use of Augmented Reality in the education of gifted students. As part of the research, a qualitative study was conducted with teachers experienced in the education of gifted and talented students working in BİLSEM and various schools in Istanbul regarding the use of Augmented Reality. Due to the qualitative nature of the study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 Social Studies teachers. The research was conducted within the scope of Social Studies and gifted and talented education during the 2023-2024 academic year. A descriptive content analysis was used to thoroughly examine the data. According to the findings from the interviews, the teachers are knowledgeable about augmented reality. Additionally, the results indicate that the use of augmented reality in the education of gifted and talented students strengthens skills such as permanent learning, capturing attention, increasing motivation, rapid learning, critical and creative thinking, developing perspective, and problem-solving.

Peran Guru dalam Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Siswa pada Pembelajaran IPS di Sekolah Dasar

Education is closely related to learning activities. In the entire educational process at school, learning activities are the most basic activities, which means that the success or failure of achieving educational goals depends on the learning process experienced by students as students in each school. In social studies learning, teachers are not only required to provide knowledge to students in mastering concepts related to social life and the environment. More than that, social studies teachers are expected to be able to equip students to make efforts to increase their knowledge. Therefore, thr role of teacher in improve social studies learning in elementary schools are very important to build an advanced generation in the future. he aim of this research is to increase students' interest in learning social studies in elementary schools. This research methodology uses a qualitative approach with the type of research being library research. The results of this research show that the teacher's role in increasing students' interest in learning in social studies subjects includes the use of media, organizing the class and stimulating to create an attitude of student participation in social studies subjects from all the teacher's roles above, that what they do is in accordance with the model participatory learning. There are several factors that support teachers when learning, including: the best possible and effective use of technology, good emotional condition of students, supportive environmental conditions, good quality teachers. And some of the inhibiting factors include a distance learning system that is less effective, technological constraints, namely slow internet network, poor emotional condition

The effect of using biography in social studies teaching on academic success

One significant challenge in Social Studies classes is students’ struggle to grasp abstract concepts appropriate to their age. To address this issue, abstract topics outlined in the curriculum must be translated into more tangible forms tailored to student's comprehension levels, which necessitates the utilization of diverse teaching materials. Any material aligned with course objectives facilitates student comprehension. Biographies are one of the materials employed in classes. This study aims to investigate the impact of incorporating biography into Social Studies class instruction on students' academic achievement. The research problem focuses on examining whether there is a significant difference in academic achievements between students in the experimental group, which is taught with biographies (the experimental group), and those instructed through a program-based approach in the control group. To address this research question, a pre-test-post-test control group experimental design was adopted, which involved forming two groups through impartial assignment. One of these groups is the experimental group, and the other is the control group. In the implementation of this research, a pre-test was administered to the experimental and control group students. Subsequently, during Social Studies instruction, the experimental group received lessons explained using the biography method, while the control group followed the standard program-based approach. Measurements were taken before and after the experiment in both groups. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS package program. The findings revealed that using the biography method in Social Studies instruction had a positive effect on students’ academic achievement.

Modified Literature Circles: Improving ESP Students’ English-speaking Skills Through Movie Circles

For Thai students, English-speaking skills have been among the most problematic. This study aims to compare the English-speaking skills of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) students before and after employing movie circles, and to investigate their attitudes toward employing movie circles. The participants consisted of 30 ESP students studying a dual program in social development and education at a public university in Thailand. They were also classified as pre-service social studies teachers. A mixed-methods study was performed utilizing the one-group pre-test-post-test design. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were employed. The instruments were movie circle lesson plans, pre- and post-English-speaking tests, an attitude questionnaire, and semi-structured interview questions. The results revealed significant improvement in the ESP students’ English-speaking skills, as well as positive attitudes toward using movie circles to improve English-speaking skills. The findings suggest that movie circles, or peer-led discussion activities, can be integrated into ESP classrooms with the specific goal of improving English-speaking skills.

Social Studies Teacher Education and the Legacy of PCK: Exploring Situated Theories of Preservice Teacher Development

Pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) has framed teacher education for decades, despite the difficulty of demonstrating that teacher preparation effectively develops PCK. Social studies educators have been especially wary of PCK, but their critiques have primarily challenged what knowledge is valued rather than its model of how teachers learn. This comparative case study reexamines PCK’s cognitivist assumptions by analyzing three preservice social studies teachers’ teaching and reflections from a situated perspective on role identity development. Despite unusual amounts of pedagogical experience and content knowledge, each novice had trouble facilitating whole class discussions. Their struggles did not emerge at the intersection of pedagogy and content, but within their role identity negotiations. These results suggest that a situated framework for identity development is a useful alternative to PCK in social studies teacher preparation and recommend deeper engagement with identity development through teacher education practice.

Inquiry as a Compass: Revising a Social Studies Education Program Around Questions, Tasks, and Sources

In response to national and state trends promoting inquiry-based social studies over the last decade, social studies teacher educators at the University of Kentucky revamped their pre-service program to create alignment around the key inquiry concepts of questions, tasks, and sources. Part of the program revision involved the creation of a new observation instrument to assess students during their field experiences. Drawing from four years of data from the instrument, the authors discuss what the observational data reveals about the strengths and weaknesses of their students’ inquiry practices as well as what the data suggests about program coherence between university coursework and field experiences.

Assessment Beliefs, Practices and Competence Vis-À-Vis Demographic Characteristics of Senior High School Social Studies Teachers in Ghana

This study examined the impact of demographic factors on the assessment beliefs, practices and competence of Social Studies teachers in selected Senior High / Technical Schools in the Volta and Oti Regions of Ghana. The study was guided by the Human Capital Theory (HCT). It utilized a quantitative research approach and a cross-sectional research design. Employing a two-stage simple random sampling method, 196 Social Studies teachers were randomly selected from 80 Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) in the Regions. Data was collected through a questionnaire, covering the participants’ demographic information and assessment beliefs, practices and competence. Statistical data treatment was done through frequency distributions. It was displayed using a contingency table and Cramer's V analysis. Findings indicated no significant correlation between the teachers’ gender, educational background, teaching experience, assessment beliefs, practices and competence. The study concludes that the demographic did not influence the teachers’ assessment beliefs. Based on the conclusions, it is recommended that professional development should focus on individualized training that targets specific needs of teachers in assessment literacy rather than generalizing based on demographic factors. This could help foster more robust and consistent assessment beliefs across the teaching population. In addition, teacher education programs should prioritize skills-based training on contemporary assessment methodologies and address competency gaps regardless of demographic factors.

Analisis Penerapan Pendidikan Karakter Pada Mata Pelajaran IPS Di SMPN 18 Kota Bengkulu

Character education plays an important role in forming a moral and ethical generation. Without character education, students may have difficulty distinguishing between good and bad. Character education teaches values ​​that are important for students' personal lives. This research aims to determine the application of character education in class VIII social studies subjects at SMPN 18 Bengkulu City. The research method used is qualitative research with research subjects involving social studies teachers and class VIII students. With data analysis techniques used are data collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. Data collection techniques use observation, interviews and documentation. The results of the research show that SMPN 18 Bengkulu City in the social studies learning process has implemented character education in the form of religious character, discipline, curiosity, responsibility and tolerance. The school also tries to continue to do its best to implement all existing character education for their students. The conclusion from this research is that SMPN 18 Bengkulu City has implemented character education in social studies subjects which can be a basis for teachers to develop their knowledge in order to create a conducive learning environment as an effort to develop student character.

La formación inicial en Educación Cívica. Un estudio de casos múltiples en Costa Rica

The article is a multiple case study in three Initial Training in the Teaching of Social Studies and Civic Education of two Costa Rican public universities, where the purposes of the courses in the Civic Education component are described. In order to understand the initial formation and citizenship, we start from critical theories applied to the didactics of social sciences, based on formation models that include school culture and conflict as part of the factors that allow problematizing current citizenships. The methodology is qualitative with an interpretative-descriptive approach, and the analysis of curricular documentary sources (9 course programs) was proposed to study the type of citizenship promoted in initial training. The data analysis was carried out through a comparative matrix, which was triangulated from the data. The results show a mixture of positions on citizenship and its teaching, with an inclination towards liberal and republican discourses. In addition, teaching and evaluation methodologies are traditional. The main conclusion is that citizenship is a dynamic concept that is situated from historiographical visions, and converges between liberal, republican and critical approaches.

Analisis Kreativitas Siswa Melalui Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning Pada Mata Pelajaran IPS Dalam Pelaksanaan Kurikulum Merdeka Belajar Di SMPN 21 Kota Bengkulu

This research aims to determine students' creativity in learning Social Sciences in implementing the Independent Learning Curriculum at SMPN 21 Bengkulu City. This research uses a qualitative approach with a qualitative descriptive type. Data sources from social studies teachers and class VII students. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews and documentation. The data analysis techniques are data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Meanwhile, checking the validity of the data in this research uses the triangulation technique. The results of the research show that the application of Problem Based Learning in Social Sciences subjects in the implementation of the independent learning curriculum increases student creativity. In line with the objectives of the independent curriculum, it is proven that there is the development of critical thinking skills and problem solving in a social context, with aspects of creativity such as fluency of thinking and the ability to develop ideas that have experienced a real increase. This research provides important insights for educators and policy makers in optimizing developing student creativity through social studies learning in the independent learning curriculum.

Green Discussion: Raising ESP Students’ Environmental Awareness Through Film Circles

As global citizens, we need to develop environmental awareness to protect the environment. This study aims to compare students’ environmental awareness before and after implementing film circles and investigate their attitudes towards the use of film circles in an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) classroom. The participants were 30 dual program students in education and social development, also regarded as pre-service social studies teachers. A mixed-method study, using the one-group pre-test-post-test design, was conducted. Both qualitative and quantitative research methods were included. The instruments included film circle lesson plans, an environmental awareness assessment with 3 domains, including environmental knowledge, attitudes and behaviours, and an attitude towards film circles questionnaire. The findings revealed that the students believed that their environmental knowledge, attitudes and behaviours improved. They also had positive attitudes towards the use of film circles in raising their environmental awareness in the ESP classrooms. This study appears to echo the integration of environmental issues or themes into English classrooms.

The Effect of Scramble Model on Student Activeness of Class VIII SMP Negeri 1 Pademawu

This research is motivated by the fact that student activity is quite crucial in the learning process which ultimately has an impact on increasing their learning activity. So, in order to increase students' active learning, social studies teachers can use models that are interesting and appropriate to students' needs. The aim of this research is to find out whether the scramble model has an effect on student activity. There are 2 problem formulations that are studied in this research, 1) What is the influence of the scramble learning model on student activity in class VIII social studies at SMP Negeri 1 Pademawu 2) What are the supporting and inhibiting factors for using the scramble model on student activity in social studies subjects class VIII at SMP Negeri 1 Pademawu. This research uses quantitative descriptive research methods with simple linear regression data analysis techniques used in this research is simple linear regression. The research results show that the scramble learning model can increase student activity in teaching and learning activities. This is shown by the results of a simple linear regression analysis test with a sig value smaller than the alpha value, namely 0.00 < 0.05, which means the scramble model has a positive and significant effect on student activity. influenced by the results of the coefficient of determination test which produced an influence value of 56% on student activity at SMP Negeri 1 Pademawu, while the rest was influenced by 44%. Next, it can be seen that the results of the calculated t are greater than the t table, namely 9.582 > 1.993, meaning that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. So this shows that the scramble.

Selection of essential materials in social studies subjects through a differentiated approach according to Carol Tomlinson

One of the key elements of the Merdeka Curriculum is the implementation of essential materials, which are deemed crucial and must be delivered to students. However, limited research has focused on essential materials within social studies subjects. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct an in-depth analysis of how teachers apply essential materials in social studies. Based on this need, the objective of this study is to analyze the selection of essential materials by social studies teachers using a differentiated approach, as proposed by Carol Tomlinson. This research employs a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method, gathering secondary data sources relevant to the research topic. The data consists of journal articles from 2019 to 2024, retrieved using Harzing's Publish or Perish software. The subjects of this study are high school social studies teachers, with a focus on their practices in teaching essential materials. The findings reveal that teachers have selected essential materials that are both relevant and engaging for students. This is evidenced by the use of learning media that resonates with students' daily lives, as well as digital-based teaching methods such as problem-based learning (PBL), gamification, and field studies. As a result, students are able to easily grasp the material, enhancing their motivation, conceptual understanding, and engagement in the learning process.

Integrating Javanese in Social Studies at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Muhammadiyah Bulak

The fundamental reason for this research is the need to enhance students’ understanding of the subject matter while preserving and strengthening local cultural identity amidst globalization. This study aims to analyze the implementation and impact of using the Javanese language in Social Studies (IPS) instruction at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Muhammadiyah Bulak, Gondangrejo District, Karanganyar Regency. The research method used is qualitative, with a case study approach involving classroom observations, in-depth interviews with teachers and the headmaster, and document analysis. The research results show that the use of the Javanese language in social studies instruction varies at each grade level and is adapted to the student’s cognitive levels. This approach has proven effective in enhancing students’ understanding of Social Studies material, especially concepts related to the local socio-cultural context. The use of the Javanese language also plays a crucial role in language preservation and strengthening students’ cultural identity. Despite challenges in its implementation, such as balancing with the Indonesian language, this strategy overall creates holistic learning, improves academic understanding, and strengthens students’ social skills. These findings have significant implications for the development of curricula and learning strategies that are responsive to the local cultural context.

예비교사의 사회과 수업 연구 - 낮은 선호의 내용 영역은 어떻게 수업을 할까?

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine how preservice teachers constructed detours in teaching a less favored area of Social Studies, with implications for their development as professional educators. Methods: To this end, data collected from sixty-five preservice teachers were analyzed based on grounded theory. Results: The results showed that the phenomenon was 'hesitancy to teach non-preferred areas' and the causal condition was 'negative experiences with Social Studies in school'. The contextual condition influencing the change in the central phenomenon was “the influence of the preservice teacher education program,” and the mediating condition was “adjustment with fellow preservice teachers. The action/interaction for breakthrough in teaching non-preferred areas of Social Studies was “the sum of student experiences, preservice curriculum, and teamwork,” which resulted in “a desire to improve the quality of Social Studies teaching. The pattern of bypassing for teaching non-preferred areas of Social Studies was that: first, the causal conditions associated with the central phenomenon acted as antecedents for intervention strategies, with experiences as a student guiding teaching and learning choices; second, knowledge accumulation did not occur as a strategy to counteract the lack of content area knowledge identified as an important reason for non-preferred areas of Social Studies; and third, preservice teachers' current focus was on “how to learn”. Third, a strong perception that Social Studies should reflect life and that life should be influenced by Social Studies was the dominant criterion for choices related to Social Studies instruction. Fourth, circumvention strategies differed across Social Studies content areas, with differences in post-teaching efficacy depending on the degree of congruence between teaching intentions, teaching methods, and demonstration performance. Finally, lesson demonstrations that targeted weaknesses were found to strengthen their commitment to improving the quality of their teaching. Conclusion: Based on the results of the analysis, it is recommended that programs for learning the knowledge and skills of Social Studies should be strengthened, opportunities for lesson demonstration and reflection should be expanded, and the perception of the “life” position of Social Studies should be changed in order to foster preservice teachers' expertise in Social Studies teaching.

개념적 렌즈를 활용한 사회과 수업 연구

The purpose of this study is to explore the possibilities and challenges of how the use of conceptual lenses can change social studies instruction for deeper learning as envisioned by the 2022 revised curriculum. To this end, preservice teachers designed and demonstrated lessons based on the theory of concept-based learning. The results showed that social studies lessons using conceptual lenses were challenging due to problems of alignment of achievement standards and conceptual lenses, difficulties in creating guiding questions and differences between lesson design and lesson implementation. However, the usefulness of conceptual lenses was found by capturing the transfer of learning in lessons and strengthening the agency of teachers and learners. The significance of this study is that it analyzed the use of ‘conceptual lens’ as a concrete way to realize a social studies classroom where synergistic thinking and transferable learning occur. This study recommends further research on '‘concepts’ that can be utilized as conceptual lenses for practical changes in social studies classrooms.

The influence of cooperative learning strategy on social studies pre-service teachers’ attitudes towards cybercrime prevention

This study investigates the influence of cooperative learning strategy on Social Studies pre-service teachers' attitudes toward cybercrime prevention. The study employed a quasi-experimental research design of the pre-test, post-test, and control group design. The population comprised pre-service teachers enrolled in Social Studies education departments across three universities in the Southwest region of Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was employed, selecting intact classes from each university. The research utilized a comprehensive set of instruments, including the Cooperative Learning Strategy Guide and Lecture Note (CLSG), Conventional Method Guide and Lecture Note (CMG), and Attitude to Cybercrime Prevention Scale (ACPS). Data analysis was conducted using descriptive and inferential statistics. All Hypotheses were tested at a significance level of 0.05. The findings showed that using cooperative learning strategies positively affects Social Studies pre-service teachers' attitudes toward cybercrime prevention. This approach encourages active engagement, collaboration, group discussions, problem-solving, and sharing learning experiences. These results revealed the necessity for tailored approaches to address attitude change effectively. Integrating cooperative learning strategies into higher education can help pre-service teachers take a proactive approach to cybercrime prevention. This will improve their knowledge and skills while promoting a safer digital learning environment for students.

Using Problem-Based Learning to Boost Social Studies Performance: Classroom Action Research in Grade 5 at SD INPRES 3 Talise

The role of education in developing effective problem solvers, critical thinkers, and responsible members of society is of great importance. This research deals with the low performance in social studies subjects caused by the continued application of conventional teaching models. The aim of this study is to improve the learning outcomes of grade V students in social studies subjects at SD INPRES 3 Talise by applying the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model. This classroom action research was conducted in two cycles, following the Kemmis and McTaggart model, involving 22 students from grade V. Data were collected through tests, observations, and interviews, then analysed quantitatively and qualitatively. Initial observations revealed that only 36.36% of students achieved the learning objectives with an average score of 50.90. The implementation of PBL involved the collaborative planning, action, observation, and reflection phases. The results demonstrated significant improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes. The average score increased, and the percentage of students who achieved the learning objectives rose significantly, respectively from 63.63 in cycle I to 81.59 in cycle II. However, the average score did not yet reach the KKM. Furthermore, the percentage of completeness has also increased, namely in cycle I by 59.09% and cycle II by 86.36%. This research demonstrates that PBL can effectively enhance the quality of social studies education by fostering learning.

From Background to Foreground: A Retrospective Self-Study of Critical Social Studies Teacher Educating

ABSTRACT In this retrospective collaborative self-study, we examined our development as justice-based social studies teacher educators. Rooted in frameworks centered on critical social studies and teacher educator knowledge and practice, an analysis of discussions and curricular-instructional materials spanning 12 years found that justice was treated as optional in early iterations of our methods courses. Yet over time, we have taken steps to move justice from the background to the foreground of our work. We discuss and offer explanations for this growth, concluding with implications for our own practice as well as those charged with structuring (and teaching within) teacher educator preparation and induction programs.