Title:

Social Studies Research and Practice

Authors: Freddie A. Bowles, Nancy P. Gallavan
Date of publication: 2011
http://www.socstrpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/ms06374_Bowles-9.pdf


This article is based on the acronym RESPECT. The reading goes into depth
on how social studies teachers should conduct their business on a daily basis. The
author describes their goal as to, offer and array of Knowledge, as well as various
outlooks that correspond to the National social studies criteria. One of the most
important things that come with teaching social studies is Culture. Many teachers
tend to dodge this significant portion of the class due to the fact that it can be
difficult to comprehend. It makes some teachers uncomfortable and sometimes
awkward. According to the first standard of the National Council of Social Studies,
Culture is the first standard and forms a purposeful base for all other learning. So,
they selected four different scholars to define the word Culture in hopes to
encourage and also spark some ideas for teaching. After asking these researchers for
a broader perspective, one of them said that as the learners develop social and
cognitive skills, they become more likely to learn about people like and dislike
themselves.

The next section of the article builds on culture and talks more about what it
means by RESPECTing Culture in the Classroom. The acronym RESPECT is a good
tool for teachers to check themselves to see if theyre doing an adequate job. The
word RESPECT connects the letters to some of the objectives that are required for
the National Council of Social Studies. Before teachers begin any activities in class, it
would be wise for them to familiarize themselves with each of the seven letters and
recognize how they apply to that days teaching as well as the culture aspect.
Teachers should feel at ease to add any additional information that could help the
comprehension and understanding of their students. This model of learning is
designed to be a recursive approach for reviewing concepts and for connecting
practices to learning and living for all students in the frameworks of cultural
competence.

The letter R stands for Reality. This stands for the fact that culture is
dynamic. It is always changing and there are many, many different beliefs, as well as
ways of life out there. The letter E stands for Exploration. This encourages teachers
to get their students to investigate for themselves and to think abstractly. The letter
S stands for Senses, Sensitivities, and Sensibilities. This word urges teachers to get
their students to use their five senses to learn. Assigning class projects where
students use their hands to get dirty and to really discover things themselves. The
letter P stands for People. Every day new history is made. Every person should be
treated with respect in regards to their culture or beliefs. The second E stands for
Equity. This letter is all about fairness. The C stands for care. By getting involved
students will flourish. All individuals are free to speak, choose, and own. Finally, the
last letter T stands for Talk. Let your students lead the conversation. Open up for
questions. Use small learning groups to help get you students talking and engaging.


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