An Evaluation of the Literacy Skills Inclued within the Social Studies Curriculum

Abstract

The changing conditions in the world with the developments in science and technology have made it compulsory for individuals to have the knowledge and skills required by the age in order to adapt to the society in which they live as well as the global civilization. In this respect, countries organize their education policies in accordance with the aim of raising effective individuals who have the skills, knowledge and equipment to adapt to the changing and developing world. The concept of literacy is the acquisition of the knowledge and skills that individuals need to have in order to adapt to the modern world within the framework of lifelong learning awareness. Being one of the most important courses that prepare individuals for social life, social studies course assumes an important role in developing students' knowledge, skills, values and attitudes that are necessary in their lives in a changing and constantly developing world order. For this reason, social studies course is an important course in terms of gaining various literacies. This study examines seven literacy skills in the social studies curriculum, which was renewed in 2018, namely environmental literacy, digital literacy, legal literacy, map literacy, financial literacy, political literacy and media literacy. The aim of the study is to examine the literacy skills given in the social studies curriculum in terms of relevant literature. In this context, the literacy skills given within the framework of the acquisitions within the learning areas in the program were examined and evaluations were made by supporting them with the relevant literature.

Keywords

• Social studies
• social studies curriculum
• skills
• literacy.

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