Virtuous Subjects: A Critical Analysis of the Affective Substance of Social Studies Education

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Title: Virtuous Subjects: A Critical Analysis of the Affective Substance of Social Studies Education
Language: English
Authors: Helmsing, Mark
Source: Theory and Research in Social Education. 2014 42(1):127-140.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 2014
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Descriptors: Social Studies, Affective Behavior, Civics, History Instruction, Critical Thinking, Humanities, Educational Research, Political Attitudes, Empathy, Social Theories
DOI: 10.1080/00933104.2013.842530
ISSN: 0093-3104
Abstract: This essay invites social studies educators to consider critical theoretical insights related to affect, emotions, and feelings from what has been termed "the affective turn" in social sciences and humanities scholarship. Developments in theorizing affect and recent research in social studies education are related to affective elements of social studies. Two specific affects--pride and shame--are considered within specific contexts of teaching civics and teaching history. The affective dimensions of social studies education require critical reflection and analysis to understand the complex nature of affect in social studies education.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 74
Entry Date: 2014
Accession Number: EJ1022510
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This essay invites social studies educators to consider critical theoretical insights related to affect, emotions, and feelings from what has been termed "the affective turn" in social sciences and humanities scholarship. Developments in theorizing affect and recent research in social studies education are related to affective elements of social studies. Two specific affects--pride and shame--are considered within specific contexts of teaching civics and teaching history. The affective dimensions of social studies education require critical reflection and analysis to understand the complex nature of affect in social studies education.
ISSN:0093-3104
DOI:10.1080/00933104.2013.842530