State Social Studies Frameworks for Teachers
The newly revised state standards for Social Studies coursework was approved by the State School Board and Oklahoma State Legislature last year. This past school year, a group of social studies educators worked to create the SECOND phase of a Curricular Frameworks to accompany the new standards. The Social Studies Frameworks provides assistance to educators by offering extended explanations of learning targets and suggested instructional resources.
Phase 2 focuses on Inquiry Learning Ideas, Classroom-Ready Formative Assessments, and suggested Unit Progression planning guides. Find the SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS online HERE.
Phase 3 began fall of 2021, adding multiple ready-to-go professional development modules which can assist teachers in using the Curriculum Frameworks, incorporating the latest research in social studies instruction.
Phase 3 of the project also developed sample Formative Assessment Probes to help teachers utilize the Framework's collection of sample assessments by providing sample student responses and rubrics for feedback.
Phase 2 focuses on Inquiry Learning Ideas, Classroom-Ready Formative Assessments, and suggested Unit Progression planning guides. Find the SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS online HERE.
Phase 3 began fall of 2021, adding multiple ready-to-go professional development modules which can assist teachers in using the Curriculum Frameworks, incorporating the latest research in social studies instruction.
Phase 3 of the project also developed sample Formative Assessment Probes to help teachers utilize the Framework's collection of sample assessments by providing sample student responses and rubrics for feedback.
New Frameworks for Personal Financial Literacy!
During the 2022-23 school year a committed group of financial literacy educators from across the state vetted resources, as well as created original resources and formative assessments for the teaching of Oklahoma's Academic Standards for Financial Literacy. The completed document and links to a wide assortment of instructional ideas, as well as classroom-ready lessons, can be accessed at OKLAHOMA CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS.
In addition, the Oklahoma State Department of Education has developed and launched a NEW online course for students, which can be used as a stand-alone, self-paced course of study or to enhance classroom learning.
Thanks to the Oklahoma Council for Economic Education for their initial work toward lessons used for the online course. Students, parents, and teachers can find more information about the FREE course at PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY FOR STUDENTS ONLINE LEARNING.
Inquiry-Design Model Transforms Learning
Now available from the National Council for Social Studies, the Inquiry Design Model offers teachers of Social Studies a comprehensive, in-depth guide for building classroom inquiries based on the National Standards C3 Framework. Sample lessons using this model are also available and ready for classroom use! Check out the C3 Teacher website at http://www.c3teachers.org/inquiry-design-model/ for advice on how to formulate compelling and supporting questions, build disciplinary knowledge, and develop the ability of students to evaluate evidence, construct arguments, and take informed action. Downloaded sample lessons that correlate directly to our new state standards can be found on our DIGITAL LOCKER page.
In June, 2019, the Oklahoma State Department of Education hosted a summer academy for Oklahoma teachers, introducing them to the IDM model though a presentation and work day with Professor S.G. Grant. Learn more about this training and the IDM process by viewing Dr. Grant's presentation.
In June, 2019, the Oklahoma State Department of Education hosted a summer academy for Oklahoma teachers, introducing them to the IDM model though a presentation and work day with Professor S.G. Grant. Learn more about this training and the IDM process by viewing Dr. Grant's presentation.
PARTNERSHIP with
TEACHING AMERICAN HISTORY!
Thanks to the collaboration with Teaching American History, Oklahoma educators are welcome to join pnline institutes throughout the year.
For more information go to Teaching American History.org.
TEACHING AMERICAN HISTORY!
Thanks to the collaboration with Teaching American History, Oklahoma educators are welcome to join pnline institutes throughout the year.
For more information go to Teaching American History.org.
Oklahoma Council of Social Studies Teachers Hall of Fame
Annually, OCSS recognizes the exceptional work of Oklahoma's social studies teachers. Join us in congratulating the recent recipients of the OCSS Teacher of the Year Award, the Mike Adkins Memorial Friend of Social Studies Award, the Clara Luper Rising Star Teacher Award, and the OCSS Service Award. If you would like to nominate a colleague for such recognition, find more information on the About Us page of this website.
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Friend of Social Studies 2018
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Secondary Teacher of the Year 2018
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Elementary Teacher of the Year 2018
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Rising Star Teacher
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Service Award
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Friend of
Social Studies 2016 Lyndal Caddell |
High School Teacher of the Year 2016 Jennifer Knapp
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Rising Star Teacher of the Year 2016
Patrick Terry |
Middle School Teacher of the Year 2016
Lynn Neumeister |
Elementary Teacher of the Year 2016
Kim Schooler |
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Friend of Social Studies 2015
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High School Teacher of the Year 2015 Justin McCrackin
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Rising Star Teacher 2015 Jason Mackey
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Middle School
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Elementary Teacher of the Year
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OCSS Teachers of the Year |
Rising Star Teachers of the Year |
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OCSS Awards Criteria
The OCSS Teacher of the Year Award is given to educators who:
* Develop or use instructional materials creatively and effectively
* Incorporate innovative strategies and techniques
* Utilize recent scholarship from the social studies
* Foster a spirit of inquiry and skills to process information and make decisions
* Support the development of democratic beliefs and values of civic participation
* Show evidence of professional involvement and leadership
The Clara Luper Memorial Rising Star Teacher of the Year Award is given to educators with less than five years of experience and demonstrate the criteria for OCSS Teacher of the Year.
The OCSS Service Award is given to individuals who have volunteered their time and effort to our organization, including service on the Board of Directors or as a partner working in collaboration with OCSS to provide resources and/or professional development to Oklahoma's social studies educators.
The Mike Adkins Memorial Friend of Social Studies Award is given to an individual who has made numerous and exceptional contributions over an extended period of leadership in social studies education in the state of Oklahoma.
* Develop or use instructional materials creatively and effectively
* Incorporate innovative strategies and techniques
* Utilize recent scholarship from the social studies
* Foster a spirit of inquiry and skills to process information and make decisions
* Support the development of democratic beliefs and values of civic participation
* Show evidence of professional involvement and leadership
The Clara Luper Memorial Rising Star Teacher of the Year Award is given to educators with less than five years of experience and demonstrate the criteria for OCSS Teacher of the Year.
The OCSS Service Award is given to individuals who have volunteered their time and effort to our organization, including service on the Board of Directors or as a partner working in collaboration with OCSS to provide resources and/or professional development to Oklahoma's social studies educators.
The Mike Adkins Memorial Friend of Social Studies Award is given to an individual who has made numerous and exceptional contributions over an extended period of leadership in social studies education in the state of Oklahoma.