ERIC Number: EJ1281589
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 30
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Pre-Service Teachers' Perceptions of Global Citizenship Education in the Social Studies Curriculum
Andrews, Kristina; Aydin, Hasan
Journal of Social Studies Education Research, v11 n4 p84-113 2020
Schools in the United States are becoming increasingly multiculturally diverse; therefore, identifying a means to implement global citizenship effectively into the social studies curriculum is imperative. This qualitative case study sought to gain insight into the perceptions of pre-service teachers on global citizenship education in social studies. Twenty students were selected purposively for this study. Data were obtained from multiple sources, including open-ended semi-structured focus group interviews, classroom observations, discussion posts, and essay questions were analyzed. To increase the verisimilitude of the study, the researchers bracketed themselves and used member checking and outside readers. The findings of this study indicated that global citizenship should be incorporated by teachers for students to become culturally sensitive and to gain an awareness of global issues. As global citizens, students should possess the tools and resources to advocate for social justice, unity, and equity. Their knowledge of historical and current events, viewed through critical and analytical lenses, would expose the unjust/just and unfavorable/favorable outcomes and activities. Hence, this knowledge equips students with the wisdom to form economic, political, social, and environmental decisions to create a better world.
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Global Approach, Citizenship Education, Social Studies, Social Justice, Multicultural Education, Curriculum Implementation
Journal of Social Studies Education Research. Serhat Mah. 1238/2 Sok. 7B Blok 12 Ostim, Yenimahalle, Ankara, Turkey; Web site: http://jsser.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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