3 Frustrating Challenges Faced by Social Studies Teachers in Upper Elementary
The Social Studies Teacher Podcast · Kirsten Hammond, The Southern Teach LLC
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Show Notes
Let's face it - social studies teachers in upper elementary face unique challenges!
Most of the time, we teach social studies in conjunction to other subjects, and those other subjects are usually high-stakes and are emphasized more. This causes social studies to be pushed to the side more than we'd like.
I recently read an article on exactly this topic, so I wanted to share with you my thoughts of 3 challenges mentioned and some potential solutions.
In this episode, you will learn:
- 3 common challenges faced by upper elementary teachers who teach social studies
- potential solutions and ways to combat the major challenges
Related Resources and Links
- Blog Post - Episode 1
- EdWeek article
- C3 Framework
- Educating for American Democracy Roadmap
- Smart and Simple Social Studies Membership
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