CULTIVATING UNDERSTANDING: ENHANCING SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION THROUGH EFFECTIVE SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIVIST LEARNING APPROACHES
Abstract
This study, titled "Cultivating Understanding: Enhancing Social Studies Education through Effective Social Constructivist Learning Approaches," explores the integration of social constructivist methods in the social studies classroom. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research investigates the impact of these learning approaches on student engagement, critical thinking skills, and knowledge retention. By synthesizing qualitative insights from classroom observations and teacher interviews with quantitative data from student assessments, the study aims to provide valuable guidance for educators seeking to optimize social studies education.
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