ERIC Number: EJ1422705
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 6
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0037-7724
EISSN: EISSN-1930-3653
Thinking Critically, Coding Creatively: Elevating Social Studies through Inquiry-Based Learning and Computer Science Integration
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
Social Education, v88 n2 p98-103 2024
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.
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Inquiry, Social Studies, Computer Science, Technology Integration, Interdisciplinary Approach, Middle Schools, Rural Schools, Instructional Innovation, Educational Technology
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
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Virginia
Grant or Contract Numbers: 2010256