Social Studies in the New Zealand Curriculum is one of seven curriculum statements covering the essential learning areas of the New Zealand curriculum.
Through social studies, students are encouraged to investigate social issues, make decisions, work as part of a group, and understand their identity, history, land and society.
ERO evaluated the quality of teaching of social studies at Year 4 and Year 8 in 153 schools during Term 4, 2005. The findings of this evaluation were reported in The Quality of Teaching for Years 4 and 8: Social Studies (June 2006).
This report provides examples of how three schools are teaching social studies.
Social Studies in the New Zealand Curriculum is one of seven curriculum statements covering the essential learning areas of the New Zealand curriculum.
Through social studies, students are encouraged to investigate social issues, make decisions, work as part of a group, and understand their identity, history, land and society.
ERO evaluated the quality of teaching of social studies at Year 4 and Year 8 in 153 schools during Term 4, 2005. The findings of this evaluation were reported in The Quality of Teaching for Years 4 and 8: Social Studies (June 2006).
This report provides examples of how three schools are teaching social studies.