Session 2

Pedagogy in the Social Sciences(Part 1)

Instructional Strategies in the Social Sciences: A-Z

Assigned QuestionsBrainstormingBook TalksCase StudiesClass Discussion (Open-Ended, Guided Questions, Talking Stick Circles) Compare and ContrastConcept Formation / MapsCooperative Learning Techniques *DebatesDidactic Questions (5Ws: Who, What, Where, When, Why)Experience ChartsField TripsFour Corners (Strongly Agree – Strongly Disagree)Graphic Organizers

Instructional Strategies in the Social Sciences: A-Z

Group Research (Assigned Roles) Heterogeneous and Homogenous Grouping Independent Research (Essays, ISU, Projects, etc)JigsawJournal WritingK-W-L (Know, Want to Know, Learned)Learning Contracts LectureMind MapsMini LessonsOratory (Public Speaking & Speech Writing)PanelsParking-Lot Post-It NotesPeer Teaching

Instructional Strategies in the Social Sciences: A-Z

Personal ReflectionsPMI (Plus, Minus, Interesting)Problem Solving (Scenarios for Decision Making) QARs (Question and Answer Reviews)Read and RespondRole PlayingSeminar PresentationsSimulationsStop/Start/ContinueStructured ControversySurveysThink, Pair, ShareTutorial Groups (Reciprocal Teaching)Writing Conferences

CURRICULUM FOCUS

GRADES 7 – 8: HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY

Grades 7 & 8 History: The Topics

In both Grade 7 and Grade 8 History, the expectations are divided into two chronological strands.

Grade 7 A. New France and British North America, 1713–1800 B. Canada, 1800–1850: Conflict and Challenges

Grade 8 A. Creating Canada, 1850–1890 B. Canada, 1890–1914: A Changing Society

The Concepts of Historical Thinking

There are four concepts of historical thinking that underpin all thinking and learning in history:

Historical Significance

Cause and Consequence

Continuity and Change

Historical Perspective

The Historical Inquiry Process

There are variety of ways students can engage in the Historical Inquiry Process:

Formulate Questions

Gather and Organize

Interpret and Analyze

Evaluate and Draw Conclusions

Communicate

Grades 7 & 8 Geography: The Topics

In both Grade 7 and Grade 8 Geography, the expectations are divided into two chronological strands.

Grade 7 A. Physical Patterns in a Changing World B. Natural Resources around the World: Use and Sustainability

Grade 8 A. Global Settlement: Patterns and Sustainability B. Global Inequalities: Economic Development and Quality of Life

The Concepts of Geographic Thinking

There are four concepts of geographic thinking that underpin all thinking and learning in geography:

Spatial Significance

Patterns and Trends

Interrelationships

Geographic Perspective

The Geographic Inquiry Process

There are variety of ways students can engage in the Geographical Inquiry Process:

Formulate Questions

Gather and Organize

Interpret and Analyze

Evaluate and Draw Conclusions

Communicate