Past Issues

Susan Adler (University of Missouri-Kansas City) Kho Ee Moi (National Institute of Education, Singapore) Keywords Primary Social Studies Primary School Primary Social Studies Abstract This paper explores the question of the nature and purpose of social studies with the aim of showing the relevance and importance of teaching the subject well. The authors argue that social studies

H Doreen Tan (Singapore International School (Hong Kong)) Keywords Primary Social Studies Primary School Primary Social Studies Abstract This article looks at the nature of history and how we can teach history as a discipline. It suggests several steps that teachers may want to use to teach history as an investigation as well as how to

Sim Hwee Hwang (National Institute of Education, Singapore) Keywords Primary Social Studies Primary School Primary Social Studies Abstract Geography is a subject that helps children understand and appreciate the world they live in. The subject enables them to make thoughtful decisions and take responsible actions towards sustainable living. This article focuses on the teaching of geographical

Sim Hwee Hwang (National Institute of Education, Singapore) Keywords Primary Social Studies Primary School Primary Social Studies Abstract Stories are often used by teachers to transmit knowledge, values and dispositions, deepen understanding and develop critical thinking in children. The power of stories and storytelling is highlighted in this article which focuses on why and how stories