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The workshop explored contemporary efforts to teach social and behavioral sciences (SBS) in K-12 education and new data on the public perception of SBS in K-12 education and current efforts related to the teaching of five SBS disciplines--psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, and economics.
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The ability to meet many of society's challenges requires an understanding of human behavior. From health to education to business to homeland security, the social and behavioral sciences (SBS)—which include psychology, political science, economics, anthropology, and sociology—contribute to solving...
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An ad hoc workshop steering committee will plan and conduct a 1-day public workshop to identify contemporary efforts to teach social and behavioral sciences (SBS) in K-12 education. The workshop will explore new data on the public perception of SBS in K-12 education and current efforts related to the teaching of five SBS disciplines--psychology, sociology, anthropology, political science, and economics. Workshop participants will also discuss priorities within and across these SBS disciplines for supporting teaching of SBS in the future.
A rapporteur will prepare a brief workshop proceedings based on the information gathered and discussions held during the workshop, in accordance with institutional guidelines.
Contributors
Sponsors
Spencer Foundation
Staff
Holly Rhodes
Lead
Major units and sub-units
Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education
Lead
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