In Dimension 2 of the C3 Framework, students are expected to use a variety of discipline - specific tools to investigate the four
core social studies disciplines of civics, economics, geography, and history (p. 41).
Its objectives are to: a) enhance the rigor of
the social studies disciplines; b) build critical thinking, problem solving, and participatory skills to become engaged citizens; and c) align academic programs to the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History / Social Studies.
Elementary teachers who do find time to teach social studies often report integrating
the social studies disciplines with
elementary social studies as well as foster rich learning in all
the social studies disciplines when teachers use reading,
The combined goal of implementing the C3 framework is to enhance the rigor of
the social studies disciplines using the skills of critical thinking, problem - solving, and participation.
These concepts are developed in units of study across state standards in STEM and
social studies disciplines, as well as integrated with the Common Core State Standards in English and math.
These concepts are explored in units of study across state standards in STEM and
social studies disciplines, as well as integrated with the Common Core State Standards in English and math.
During that time, I had noted in my journal how structured the mathematics and science assessments we were examining seemed to be, and had wondered what kind of assessment practices would capture the dimensions of
the social studies discipline that make it so unique.
Require secondary social studies teachers to pass tests of content knowledge for
each social studies discipline they intend to teach.
These guidelines encourage social studies teacher educators to recognize the potential of technology in reconceptualizing
the social studies discipline and reforming schools.