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Educational practices - effective pedagogy in social sciences
This booklet is a synthesis of the research on social sciences teaching that has been shown to have a positive effect on a range of desirable student outcomes: cognitive, skills, participatory and affective outcomes. It is also a tool to help teachers adapt and build upon these findings in their own contexts. Although it is aimed at those who are involved in teaching and learning in the social sciences, it is useful for anyone who is interested in helping students to learn.
The content covers:
1. Alignment—Identify prior knowledge
2. Alignment—Align teaching to desired outcomes
3. Alignment—Provide opportunities to revisit learning
4. Connection—Draw on relevant content
5. Connection—Ensure inclusive content
6. Community—Establish productive learning relationships
7. Community—Promote dialogue,
8. Community—Share power with students
9. Interest—Maximize student interest
10. Interest—Satisfy diverse motivational needs
11. Interest—Use a variety of activities
12. Teaching as inquiry
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