Social Studies
Through social studies children and young people develop their understanding of the world by learning about their own people and what has shaped them, other people and their values in different times, places and circumstances, and how their environment has been shaped. They learn about human achievements and to make sense of changes in society, conflicts and environmental issues. With greater understanding comes the opportunity to influence events by exercising informed and responsible citizenship.
Learning in social studies contributes to the development of children and young people as successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors.
At the early stages, learning through social studies can harness the curiosity of young children about their surroundings and the people they know. As they mature, children and young people’s experiences can be broadened using Scottish, British, European and wider contexts for learning, yet maintaining a focus on historical, social, geographic, economic and political changes which have shaped Scotland. Progression in social studies will mean a wider context for learning to provide children and young people with a breadth of knowledge and experience which allows comparison and contrast and encourages them to reach personal conclusions on different aspects such as human and ethical issues in the past; land use and ethical dilemmas; and political, economic and social issues.
Learning in social studies contributes strongly to the development of literacy and numeracy skills in children and young people. It is enriched and reinforced through linkages within the social studies and other areas of the curriculum notably drama, literature, languages, science and religious and moral education.
Trisha Boyd - Early years
Trisha Boyd, Quality Improvement Officer, is one of Argyll & Bute Council's education authority contacts for Social Subjects. Trisha is based at the Colgrain Education Office, Helensburgh and can be contacted on 01436 678635.
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Fiona Johnston - Primary
Fiona Johnston, Quality Improvement Officer, is responsible for the development of Primary 1-7 Social Studies in Argyll & Bute. Fiona is based at the Dunoon Education Office and can be contacted on 01369 704000.
Elliot Morrison - Secondary
Elliot Morrison, Quality Improvement Officer, is one of Argyll & Bute Council's education authority contacts for Social Subjects. Elliot is based at the Oban Education Office and can be contacted on 01631 564908.
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