social studies conneCTion
Connecticut Council for the Social Studies
Social studies education inspires all students for lifelong inquiry and informed civic action. Join social studies leaders, Steve Armstrong and Tony Roy, as they connect with educators and advocates from across the state. Each episode will include entertaining dialogue, insights into best practices, and practical connections to social studies standards. Produced by the Connecticut Council for the Social Studies.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best social studies conneCTion episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to social studies conneCTion for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite social studies conneCTion episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Allison Norrie and Honoring Who, What, & Why We Teach
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12/19/22 • 51 min
In this episode, Allison Norrie, President of the Association for the Study of CT History (ASCH) and Teacher at Fairfield Warde High School, explains her experience working on the CT Social Studies Standards and how it has affected her perspective of teaching and learning history. Norrie describes the significance of this trailblazing document by defining its position in education today for classrooms to be safe spaces to learn, evolve, and act upon the social studies for tomorrow.
Christine Pittsley and Placing Your Hands on History
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11/21/22 • 44 min
In this episode, Christine Pittsley, the Special Projects Director for the Connecticut State Library, unveils the magic of anthropological fieldwork and its connection to social studies. As a leader in the field of research, Christine explains the benefits of her award-winning program "Digging Into History" and how it positively affected student perspectives of history.
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Jason Chang and Local AAPI History
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07/11/22 • 52 min
Dr. Jason Chang joins us today to share about the local connections to Asian American/Pacific Islander Studies and his historical comic, The Cargo Rebellion: Those Who Chose Freedom.
Yasmeen Galal and Snigtha Mohanraj: Student Perspectives on the Intersections of Civics and Sciences
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10/07/24 • 51 min
Snigtha Mohanraj is a rising senior and volunteers with local climate groups, conducts independent research regarding water contaminant removal and works on addressing educational disparities in New Haven. She enjoys the intersection of civics with other fields such as environmental science. Yasmeen Galal, who graduated high school in May of 2024, took on various advocacy roles, including serving as the president of Connecticut Student Council and as a student representative on Connecticut's Board of Education. She's interested in the intersection between technology and policy, to ensure that society can advance technology while keeping humanity at the forefront.
Sally Whipple and Supporting Social Studies Excellence
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06/27/22 • 46 min
Sally Whipple, Executive Director of the Connecticut Democracy Center details how museums and community organizations can support teachers and students engage civically and take informed action.
Kathy Swan and Facing the Past, Present, and Future with Inquiry
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04/03/23 • 59 min
Kathy Swan, project director and lead writer of the C3 Framework, joins us to promote the power of inquiry in social studies education. Dr. Swan explains how inquiry aids students by skillfully navigating historical concepts and adeptly facilitating civic engagement by questioning the world around them.
Federico Fiondella and the Outcome of Passionate Teaching & Community Outreach
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04/24/23 • 49 min
Federico Fiondella, high school teacher & adjunct professor at Southern CT State University, joins us to provide insight on teaching student teachers and current high school students in today's age. Federico explains the importance of engaging in the community to unveil historical connections that students and staff have in their lives and how this can encourage students to dig into the subject outside the classroom.
Stefanie Wager and Facilitating Good Inquiry in the Classroom
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05/08/23 • 45 min
Stefanie Wager, past president of the National Council for the Social Studies, provides meaningful insight on approaching inquiry in the classroom. Stefanie works to support teachers by developing strategic practices to apply inquiry skills for students to engage with primary sources and ultimately become more engaged as citizens.
Harman Singh, Inclusivity, and Ingraining Sikhism into Social Studies Content
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05/22/23 • 54 min
Harman Singh, Education Director of the Sikh Coalition, joins our show to explain the origins and mission of the Sikh Coalition. With the rise of bullying cases of students within the Sikh community, Harman explains the efforts that the Sikh Coalition has put into action for Sikhism to be recognized and taught in schools with advocacy and amply prepared tools and resources for educators.
Bill Carbone and the Essence of Music in Education
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11/07/22 • 46 min
Social Studies, Music & Martin Scorsese?! WELCOME TO SEASON 2!
In the first episode of our second season, we invited Bill Carbone, Executive Director of TeachRock.org, to speak about his experience with music and how it affected his relationship with Social Studies. Carbone explains the importance of music in education and how it keeps students engaged in Social Studies & other school subjects taught across CT.
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FAQ
How many episodes does social studies conneCTion have?
social studies conneCTion currently has 57 episodes available.
What topics does social studies conneCTion cover?
The podcast is about Civics, Teaching, History, Podcasts, Economics, Education and Geography.
What is the most popular episode on social studies conneCTion?
The episode title 'Dennis Culliton and Uncovering the History of Slavery in Connecticut' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on social studies conneCTion?
The average episode length on social studies conneCTion is 50 minutes.
How often are episodes of social studies conneCTion released?
Episodes of social studies conneCTion are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of social studies conneCTion?
The first episode of social studies conneCTion was released on Jun 27, 2022.
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