Social Studies Research Articles

The Influence of Learning Styles on the Learning Outcomes of IPS Students Semester II of PGSD Uhkbpnp Study Program

This study aims to determine the effect of learning styles on the learning outcomes of students of the second semester of the Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program, UHKBPNP. This study is a quantitative study that is correlational in nature, which involves a variable that is related between one variable and another. Location of the study This research will be conducted at HKBP Nommensen University, PEmatangsiantar on students of the second semester of the Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program. The data collection technique used is the Learning Style Questionnaire and Documentation. The data analysis technique uses statistical data with the product moment correlation formula, namely the correlation test used to determine the degree of closeness of the relationship between 2 variables with interval and ratio scales. In testing this prerequisite test, IBM SPSS is used. The results of the calculation of the analysis of variance on the differences in social studies learning outcomes between students who have a visual learning style and an auditory learning style with an average = 76.28 and = 70.35. Based on F h = 64.80 and the table value for a= 0.05 with dk (1) it is obtained F t = 3.97 so that it can be stated that F h (64.80) > F t (3.97). Thus the research findings conclude the research hypothesis which states: the learning outcomes of social studies students who have a visual learning style are higher than the learning outcomes of students who have an auditory learning style at a confidence level a= 0.05 has been proven to be true.

Identifying influential nodes in social networks from the perspective of attack-defense game.

Influence spread analysis, a critical component of social network studies, focuses on the patterns and effects of information dissemination among interconnected entities. The core of influence spread analysis is to identify influential nodes that involve two distinct aspects: influence maximization (IM) and influence blocking maximization (IBM). However, when IM and IBM occur simultaneously, identifying influential nodes becomes an intricate decision-making challenge. This study addresses identifying influential nodes in social networks through an attack-defense game perspective, where an attacker maximizes influence and a defender minimizes it. We first develop a two-player static zero-sum game model considering resource constraints. Based on the equilibrium strategy of this game, we redefine the concept of influential nodes from various viewpoints. Extensive experiments on synthetic and real-world networks show that, in most cases, the defender preferentially defends critical nodes, while the attacker adopts the decentralized strategy. Only when resources are unevenly matched do both players tend to adopt centralized strategies. This study expands the connotation of influential nodes and provides a novel paradigm for the social network analysis with significant potential applications.

Careers of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine as “miraculous” anti-Covid-19 drugs

In early January 2024, a widely publicized article in the journal Biomedicine and Pharmacology estimated that approximately 17,000 COVID-19 patients in France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the US died as a result of hydroxychloroquine treatment. The publication of this article is a fitting closure to nearly three years of controversy about the possible use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19. Repurposed in early 2020 as miracle answers to the COVID-19 pandemic, they had a brief moment of worldwide celebrity, despite the doubts expressed by many experts. Hydroxychloroquine’s career ended in September 2020, when a series of clinical trials showed not only inefficacy to treat COVID-19 but also safety concerns. However, the use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine continued in Brazil, where the government continued to promote their use as the first therapeutic choice against COVID-19. Our study outlines the employ of these drugs in France and Brazil. Grounded in the methodology developed by social studies of science, our article reconstructs the trajectories of hydroxychloroquine in France and Brazil. It aims to elucidate the reasons for the Brazilian exception, illuminating the disastrous consequences of the exercise of a monolithic political power and of anti-democratic practices on drug regulation and proposes new reflections on a topic that has been visible in the media and widely discussed in society, but attracted much less attention in the academic sphere.

Comparative study of social studies curriculum in scandinavian countries in developing students' social skills

Social skills play a central role in shaping individuals who are able to adapt and contribute to society. This article analyzes the comparative social studies curriculum in Scandinavian countries (Denmark, Norway and Sweden), focusing on how students’ social skills are developed through their approach to learning. The research method used is a qualitative approach with an emphasis on document analysis and uses a horizontal descriptive approach in the context of comparative education. The results of the comparison found that Denmark emphasizes the integration of social skills in practical learning and research projects, Norway through an integrated approach with its contemporary issues while Sweden applies innovation through technology and community involvement. The comparison between the three countries revealed similarities, differences, as well as challenges and successes in the development of students’ social skills. The conclusions of this analysis provide a foundation for recommending best practices and improvements in social studies curriculum, which can be applied globally to enhance students’ social skills development in this modern era.

Unveiling the power of Social Studies in combating corruption: Tertiary students’ perspectives

This study employed a qualitative approach to examine tertiary students’ perspectives on leveraging Social Studies in the fight against corruption in Ghana. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 21 students from a distance training institution. Some of the variables investigated were causes of corruption and the extent to which students perceived Social Studies as a potential force to combat corruption. The semi-structured interview guide was used to collect data from research participants while thematic analysis was adopted. Data from the study revealed that corruption in Ghana is caused by factors such as weak institutions, greed, poverty-related issues and cultural practices. The results also indicated that Social Studies could significantly help curb corruption. Beside Social Studies, other measures including strengthening institutions, meting out severe punishment to culprits and moral education can also reduce corruption. It was, therefore, recommended that the Ministry of Education through the Ghana Education Service should retool the Social Studies subject, and make it compulsory at all levels of education since it has the potential to reduce corruption.

초등 사회과 교육과정의 개념적 접근에 관한 고찰: IB와의 비교 분석을 중심으로

Objectives This study conducts a comparative analysis of conceptual approaches in social studies curricula, fo-cusing on the interpretations and applications of concepts in the IB PYP Social Studies and the 2015 and 2022 re-vised elementary social studies curricula in Korea. Methods This study is a normative study (Steiner-Khamsi, 2014) that explores the effectiveness of policy bor-rowing by identifying and adapting best practices from international cases in the context of comparative curricu-lum studies. Specifically, using a comparative curriculum analysis, this study compares the concepts and con-ceptually-oriented strands in the IB PYP Social Studies with the corresponding concepts and domains in the ele-mentary social studies curriculum in Korea. Results A comparative analysis of conceptual approaches between the IB and national curricula also yielded sig-nificant findings. The IB curriculum provides clear definitions and explanations of concepts (big ideas), while the national curriculum lacks precise definitions. The IB also presents generalized statements that connect concepts, whereas the national curriculum's generalized knowledge or core ideas are not articulated in terms of inter-con-cept connections. Additionally, the IB allows for the application of concepts across strands, while the national cur-riculum restricts concept application to specific domains, limiting interconnected use. Finally, the IB incorporates transdisciplinary core concepts, whereas such concepts are absent in the national curriculum. Conclusions Based on these findings, this study proposes improvements to the national curriculum from a con-ceptual approach perspective, focusing on two key areas: the categorization of domains and the definition, hier-archy, and utilization of concepts.

초등학교 ‘즐거운 생활’ 통합교과서의 생태음악교육 내용 분석

The necessity of ecological education for coexistence between nature and humans, such as environmental education, ecological education, and ecological transition education, is increasingly emphasized through gradual changes in schools. Therefore, ecological education is now an important educational topic that should be addressed not only in specific subjects such as social studies, morals, science, and environment, but also in all fields. Ecological education in the music field starts from ecological musicology, which explores the relationship between music, culture, and the natural environment, and includes the area of environmental sounds. Therefore, the types of ecological music education that appear in the integrated textbook for elementary schools, “Pleasure Life,” which is being used for the first time in accordance with the revised 2022 curriculum this year, were analyzed by dividing them into ecological education through the text of the original song and sound activities such as exploring, listening to, and imitating environmental sounds. Through this, we examined whether the 2022 revised curriculum music text composition is appropriate in terms of ecological and environmental education, and the most common text related to the 'land ecosystem', while few or no texts such as 'climate change and response', 'marine ecosystem', and 'eco-friendly energy' were used. In addition, the sound activity area was classified into three categories based on soundscape ecology: 'geophony', 'biophony', and 'anthrophony', and it was confirmed that sound activity appeared in all three categories, and that the activity area had a variety of organization ranging from search, listening, and imitation of sound. This analysis is considered to be helpful in setting the direction of ecological music education and operating the subject.

Differential Modes of Mobilization: Building a National Chinese LGBTQ Movement with the Family

Combining the differential mode of association theory with social movement studies of families, I develop the concept, differential modes of mobilization, to understand how the state and family influence LGBTQ rights. Using in-depth qualitative research on two Chinese LGBTQ organizations, my empirical analysis shows that Common Language and PFLAG–China (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays in China) anchor their visions of social change for LGBTQ people to differential mobilizing processes. Common Language connects key social sectors to LGBTQ issues, integrating LGBTQ rights into the state-recognized, family-centered “gender equality” framework. Strategizing around filial piety norms, PFLAG–China anchors its strategy in sequenced changes from the personal level to the entire society, accompanying LGBTQ people and their families as they work on self-acceptance and becoming agents of social change.

Composing Time in a Secondary U.S. Classroom: (Not) Challenging Ideological Polarization through Straight and Queer Temporal Movements

Drawing on a larger year-long ethnography at a public, urban, comprehensive high school in the Midwestern United States, this article describes the texts students composed in a co-taught sophomore (grade 10) humanities course combining social studies and English language arts. Bringing together sociocultural perspectives on literacy and composition with queer theorizations of time, I argue for the utility of attending not only to time’s multi dimensionality but also its multi directionality. Doing so in writing instruction can help thaw binary polarization and foster more humanizing temporal and in turn ideological movements. To illustrate, I present an ethnographic case of students writing about the history of gendered clothing in 20th-century U.S. society. I examine how different temporal ideologies had consequences for students (not) reproducing antagonistic, polarized binaries with respect to oppressive values, in particular anti-LGBTQIA+ values as they intersect with class, race, and politics. Although my emphasis is how gender and sexuality intertwine with economics, race, and politics, this article suggests that attending to the multidimensionality and multidirectionality of time is a productive site for scholars and educators committed to praxes of justice in writing instruction.

Incorporating Local Wisdom Values of Piil Pesenggiri Lampung Into Life Skills Through Social Studies Learning

Currently, one of the main challenges in the world of education is that learning still tends to be textbook-based which emphasizes aspects of knowledge but not improving life skills as an important aspect in equipping students, namely the ability to face challenges in real life. This research emphasizes the incorporation of local wisdom values of the Lampung society, known as Piil Pesenggiri, with life skills through social studies learning in junior high schools. The result shows that Incorporation local wisdom and the ideals of Piil Pesenggiri from the people of Lampung to help build life skills such as: Improved Communication at Nemui Nyimah (80%), consisting of communication skills, listening abilities, and the ability to explain concepts clearly; The Nengah Nyappur emphasizes social and collaborative skills by 78%, which means that strengthening life skills helps improve social skills related to the Nengah Nyappur principles; and Recognition of the diversity of Bejuluk Beadek elements demonstrate respect for diversity and inclusiveness in their social relationships by 85%. By incorporating local wisdom into life skills through social studies learning, students are better prepared to face life's challenges, are creative, able to solve problems, make decisions, and have a strong cultural identity

Flipbook Maker is an Electronic Learning Media for Social Studies Subjects

Technology integration in learning is essential in this digital era to improve student interaction and understanding. This community service aims to develop and implement Flipbook Maker as an electronic learning media for Social Sciences (IPS) subjects. The methods used in this community service activity include the planning, training, implementation, and evaluation stages. First, a needs analysis was conducted to determine the material to be presented as a flipbook. Second, IPS teachers were given intensive training on integrating Flipbook Maker into the curriculum.Furthermore, the flipbooks that had been created were tested in several classes to see their effectiveness and student responses. The activity results showed that using Flipbook Maker as an electronic learning medium can increase student interest, facilitate material delivery, and enrich learning resources. The evaluation showed that most students felt more motivated and helped understand IPS material. Thus, Flipbook Maker can be an alternative and innovative learning media for IPS subjects.

Background of Fost Children in The Raudhatul Yatama Orphanage, Kertak Hanyar District, Banjar District

This study aims to: 1) Describe the background of foster children in the Raudhatul Yatama Orphanage, Kertak Hanyar District, Banjar Regency. 2) Describe the parenting style of foster children at the Raudhatul Yatama Orphanage, Kertak Hanyar District, Banjar Regency. 3) Describe the contribution of parental parenting to social studies education. This study uses a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. The data collection techniques used are observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis uses data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawn. Test the validity of the data using triangulation. The results of the study were that children living in the Raudhatul Yatama Orphanage, Kertak Hanyar District, Banjar Regency came from various diverse backgrounds, including orphans, orphans, underprivileged, and abandoned children. This orphanage accepts 30 children with various age ranges. Data collection is expected to help orphanages to understand the needs and obstacles faced by these children. The orphanage management pays attention to children from these backgrounds. The orphanage is committed to providing the best care and education to all foster children, regardless of their family origin or background.

MODEL PEMBELAJARAN FAN-N-PICK (FNP) DALAM MENINGKATKAN KETERAMPILAN SOSIAL PADA PEMBELAJARAN IPS SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR

This research is motivated by the phenomenon of elementary school students' low social skills and is influenced by internal and external factors. The focus of the study in this research is the use of the Fan-N-Pick learning model in improving students' social skills in social studies learning. This research aims to improve social skills after using the Fan-N-Pick learning model with elementary school students. The research method uses classroom action research, with the subjects of this research being class IV students at SDN 1 Keberak, totaling 24 students. Data collection tools use observation sheets, test sheets, questionnaires and document sheets with data analysis techniques using interactive analysis form. The results of the research show that using the Fan-N-Pick model can improve students' social skills and learning outcomes in theme 7 subtheme 1 with a very good category, improving students' social skills using the Fan-N-Pick model in cycle I, the observation score obtained was 64. 50% and cycle II 85.67%, resulting in an increase of 21.17%. Meanwhile, students' responses to using the Fan-N-Pick model were also very good and received positive responses based on interview results. It was concluded that the Fan-N-Pick learning model can improve elementary school students' social skills in social studies learning.

The Effect of Jigsaw Type Cooperative Learning Model on Students Learning Outcomes In Social Studies Subjects

This study aims to: (1) provide an overview of the results of the analysis of learning tools for Social Studies (IPS), (2) provide an overview of the analysis of the Jigsaw-type cooperative learning model, and (3) determine the effect of the Jigsaw-type cooperative learning model on social studies learning outcomes of class VIII students at SMP Reformasi Makassar. This research is descriptive quantitative in nature. The population consists of all class VIII students, totaling 30, with a saturated sampling technique, meaning that the population equals the sample size of 30 students. The research location is SMP Reformasi Makassar, and a quantitative approach was used. Data collection techniques include written tests in the form of essay questions, observation, and documentation. Data analysis involved descriptive analysis, hypothesis testing (paired sample test), and validity and correlation tests. The results of the analysis of learning tools in this study indicate that, in general, they are valid, practical, and effective. The analysis of the Jigsaw-type cooperative learning model shows that it can: (a) improve cognitive learning outcomes, (b) increase student interest in learning Social Studies, (c) help students understand the learning material more quickly, and (d) encourage cooperation among students in understanding the material. The use of the Jigsaw-type cooperative model can also increase the level of student achievement. The probability value of X is < 0.01. The calculated t-value of 6.313 is greater than the estimated t-value of 2.045 (n-1 = 29, alpha 5%). Thus, it can be concluded that the Jigsaw-type cooperative learning model has a significant effect on the learning outcomes of class VIII students at SMP Reformasi Makassar.

Analysis of Student Learning Difficulties in Integrated Social Studies Subjects in Class VIII

The main problem in this study is the low understanding of class VIII UPTD SMP Neger 1 Gunungsitoli students related to Integrated Social Studies subjects. Learning difficulties have an impact on the activities of students in the classroom who tend to be passive and do not play an active role. The purpose of this study was to determine learning difficulties in social studies learning in students at UPTD SMPN 1 Gunungsitoli Utara. In this study researchers used qualitative research methods. The results of the research conducted, it is known that the factors that influence students' learning difficulties include internal and external factors. Internal factors include the minimal interest in learning of students and the low level of learning ability of students so that it affects low learning outcomes, as well as external factors which include lack of attention from parents and the way teachers teach that has not hit students. It can be concluded that students have difficulty learning social studies, caused by external and internal factors.

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

Public attitudes towards social media field experiments.

The growing use of social media field experiments demands a rethink of current research ethics in computational social science and psychological research. Here, we provide an exploratory empirical account of key user concerns and outline a number of critical discussions that need to take place to protect participants and help researchers to make use of the novel opportunities of digital data collection and field studies. Our primary contention is that we need to elicit public perceptions to devise more up-to-date guidelines for review boards whilst also allowing and encouraging researchers to arrive at more ethical individual study design choices themselves. To ground our discussion in real-world examples of online experiments, we focus on recent social media studies in the field of misinformation, polarization, and hate speech research. We conclude by discussing how we can better strike a balance between meeting ethical guidelines and the concerns of social media users alongside maximizing scientific impact and credibility.

Assessing the Role of Social Studies Curricula in Enhancing Tourism Awareness among High School Students: A Student Perspective

Tourism awareness plays a pivotal role in promoting cultural understanding and supporting economic growth, especially in regions with rich heritage and tourism potential. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of social studies curricula in fostering tourism awareness among high school students in the Irbid region of northern Jordan. The research addresses the problem of limited integration of tourism-related topics within the existing curricula, which tend to prioritize general knowledge over specialized subjects such as sustainable tourism and cultural diversity. A total of 979 students were randomly selected to participate in the study, and data were gathered using a structured survey designed to assess how well the curricula promote tourism awareness. The research employed a quantitative approach to examine relationships between tourism awareness and variables such as gender, residence, and academic achievement. The results showed significant gaps in the curricula, with minimal focus on hands-on learning experiences like field trips or interactive projects, leading to generally low levels of tourism awareness among students. Furthermore, the lack of career guidance related to tourism hinders students from exploring potential tourism-related career paths. There were no significant differences in tourism awareness based on gender, residence, or academic performance. The study concludes by recommending a comprehensive revision of the social studies curricula to include more specialized tourism concepts, practical learning opportunities, and career exploration activities. Such changes would enhance students’ understanding of the tourism industry and its importance, preparing them for future roles in this sector.

Effects of a classwide reading intervention on reading fluency and comprehension of content area text with students in middle school

Partner reading with paragraph shrinking has been shown to be an effective classwide reading intervention in elementary school, but has yet to be studied with eighth-grade students or with content area reading such as science and social studies. The current study examined the effects of implementing the classwide intervention for 3 wk with 86 students in eighth grade that were randomly assigned to the treatment or a control group. The intervention led to significantly higher oral reading fluency (η2 = .49), and higher scores on a researcher-created maze test for science (η2 = .10) and social studies (η2 = .13). Student variables (i.e., receiving English as a second language services, special education, or a free or reduced-price lunch) did not predict student outcomes and added negligible to small amounts of variance. Therefore, the effects seemed to be positive regardless of student-level factors. Potential implications for practice and research are included.

Knowledge Organization Capability and Competitiveness of Chartered Public Universities in Kenya

Purpose: Knowledge has increasingly become one of the most critical determining factors for organizational competitiveness. In order to acquire and sustain a competitive advantage, it is vital for an organization to develop effective strategies that foster knowledge creation, transfer and integration in the performance of the organization. Knowledge organization refers to activities such as document description, indexing, and classification that provide systems of representation and order for information and knowledge materials. The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between knowledge organization capability and competitiveness of chartered public universities in Kenya. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive design. The population of the research consisted of 31 chartered public universities authorized to operate in Kenya as at December 2020. The study adopted a census methodology while purposeful and convenient sampling was adopted to select respondents amongst the middle level management staff. The study used both secondary and primary data. A self-administered questionnaire was used as the primary data collection instrument. Out of 155 questionnaires that were sent out, 123 were filled and returned. Statistical Package for Social Studies (SPSS) was used for data analysis. The study used regression model to estimate the level of significance which yielded a positive and significant influence of knowledge organization capability on competitiveness of chartered public universities in Kenya. Findings: The findings indicate that organizational initiatives such as effective knowledge collaboration and utilization, deployment of information technology systems that support knowledge organisation and easy access to information and data contribute to a healthy environment conducive for knowledge management. Owing to the foregoing, the study concluded that knowledge organization capability had a significant positive impact on competitiveness of chartered public universities. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended that public universities needed to embrace knowledge organization capability in order to obtain sustainable competitive advantage.