Critical education in social studies

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Assistant Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences at Farhangian University, Karaj, Iran

Abstract

One of the main approaches in curriculum studies is critical education for students. Critical education can internalize critical insights and thinking in students and provide forces for reform, change and development of society. Social studies is one of the curriculum that can provide critical education to students. Critical education in social studies can strengthen students' literacy and critical skills in social issues. By learning this course, students can have a critical and corrective attitude towards the social and natural environment and act actively and responsibly to improve and improve the current situation. This article deals with critical education in social studies. In this article, based on a critical approach, the educational design, selection and organization of educational content, selection of teaching methods and evaluation in social studies are discussed.

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