EDCR232 Lecture Notes - Iwi
29 Jul 2013
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A model of pedagogy for social sciences teacher inquiry. What works, and how and why it works to enhance outcomes for diverse learners depends on a number of issues: There is no easy answer, however the bes supports a model of pedagogy based on teacher inquiry. This is a model where teachers inquire into the impact of their actions on the students and into interventions that might enhance student outcomes. Aitken , g. & sinnema , c. (2008). effective pedagogy in social sciences/tikanga iwi: best evidence synthesis iteration{bes}. wellington: learning media p52. 4 mechanisms connection, alignment, community, interest. Underlying explanation for learning in social sciences. Offers a framework that can help teachers answer these questions: The possible answers may inform the design of future lessons. Effective pedagogy should inform all planning, teaching and assessment within the learning area of social sciences. Encourages values, exploration and social decision making. Seeks to promote conceptual, critical and reflective thinking.
