THEORY AND RESEARCH IN SOCIAL EDUCATION
Scope & Guideline
Shaping the Future of Social Education with Scholarly Insights
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Civic Engagement and Education:
The journal emphasizes the importance of civic engagement in social studies education, exploring how educators can foster active citizenship among students in diverse contexts. - Critical Pedagogy and Social Justice:
It advocates for critical pedagogical approaches that address issues of race, class, gender, and other forms of social inequality, encouraging educators to integrate social justice into their curricula. - Historical Inquiry and Thinking:
The journal promotes research that enhances historical inquiry among students, focusing on how educators can support students in developing critical historical thinking and empathy. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal values interdisciplinary perspectives, incorporating insights from psychology, sociology, and other fields to enrich social studies education and pedagogical practices. - Innovative Teaching Practices:
It highlights innovative instructional strategies, including inquiry-based learning, participatory methods, and the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning in social studies.
Trending and Emerging
- Anti-Racist Pedagogies:
There is an increasing focus on anti-racist pedagogies, highlighting the need for educators to confront and address systemic racism within educational contexts and curricula. - Digital Citizenship and Technology Integration:
The integration of technology in teaching practices and the promotion of digital citizenship are gaining traction, as educators seek to prepare students for participation in a digital society. - Place-Based Education and Local Contexts:
Emerging themes emphasize the importance of place-based education, encouraging educators to connect learning to local histories and communities, fostering a sense of belonging and civic responsibility. - Social Emotional Learning (SEL):
There is a growing interest in incorporating social emotional learning into social studies curricula, recognizing the importance of emotional intelligence in fostering engaged and empathetic citizens. - Global Citizenship and Migration Issues:
Research on global citizenship, particularly in the context of migration and diaspora experiences, is becoming more prominent, reflecting the need to address global interconnections in social studies education.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Historical Narratives:
There is a noticeable decline in papers that focus solely on traditional historical narratives without critical examination, reflecting a broader shift toward more inclusive and diverse perspectives in history education. - Standardized Testing and Assessment:
Research centered on standardized testing practices in social studies has decreased, possibly indicating a move away from traditional assessment models in favor of more formative and holistic approaches. - Non-Critical Pedagogical Strategies:
Themes surrounding non-critical or unexamined teaching strategies are less frequently explored, as the field increasingly prioritizes critical engagement and reflective practices among educators.
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