Social Studies

 

The social studies principles and practice paper states that “through social studies, children and young people develop their understanding of the world by learning about other people and their values, in different times, places and circumstances; they also develop their understanding of their environment and of how it has been shaped…With greater understanding comes the opportunity and ability to influence events by exercising informed and responsible citizenship.”                                            

Curriculum Support and Professional Learning

Education Scotland offers free bespoke curriculum support in social studies. The purpose of this is to provide hands-on support, working alongside practitioners in all sectors to improve learning, teaching, and assessment. 

Support and Professional Learning (anything from an hour to a full day) can be negotiated and built to meet the needs of cluster groups, subject networks, individual schools, and subject departments and can cover a number areas of focus. The support can take place virtually or in person, depending on demand.  

Information is also available on existing networks (local, regional or national) as well social studies resources available for practitioners.  

To discuss your requirements please contact Lynne.Roberston@educationscotland.gov.scot 

On Demand Professional Learning and Support in Social Studies (examples) 

Area of focus 

Possible Content 

Assessment and moderation: The learning, teaching and assessment cycle in social studies 

To consider the assessment and moderation of social studies, and how to ensure that progress is being assessed effectively. 

Curriculum in the BGE 

To consider how the social studies curriculum can be planned across the BGE. 

Pedagogy in social studies 

To consider what forms of pedagogy can be used to teach social studies across the curriculum. 

Resource development 

To consider the use of the Es and Os to develop effective resources in the social studies curricular area. 

 

Networks

Curriculum Area 

Sector 

Network 

Contact/ Further Details 

Social subjects 

National 

Social Studies 

http://bit.do/ES-SocialStudies 

 

Resources

Skills Progression Framework 

Social Studies Skills Progression Framework

Skills progression framework to help with assessment in social studies 

4& 6 Figure grid references 

4 and 6 figure grid references 

Videos and resources to assist with the teaching of 4 and 6 figure grid references 

You Decide 

You decide – A political literacy resource 

A resource to help with the teaching of political literacy, includes resources for teaching about Fake News 

Numeracy in social studies 

Numeracy and social studies

A resource to assist with the teaching of numeracy in social studies 

Literacy in social studies 

Literacy and social studies 

A resource to assist with the teaching of literacy in social studies 

Great Scots 

Great Scots 

Resources to assist with the teaching of Great Scots 

People of Medieval  Scotland 

People of Medieval Scotland 

30 resources about People of Medieval Scotland 

The Vikings in Scotland 

The Vikings in Scotland

Resources for teaching about the Vikings in Scotland – Level 2 

History of the Weather 

History of the Weather  

Resources for teaching about the history of the weather – Level 2 

Nobel and the Peace Prize 

Nobel and the Peace Prize

Resources for teaching about Novel and the Peace Prize – Level 2 

Key Documents