What are the biggest challenges teachers face with Social Studies instruction? by Lindsay MacKinney https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg Double-click on the background to open comment box. Type responses in the answer box. Click outside of the box to submit response. en-us 2016-08-16 15:07:43 UTC 2025-12-26 00:23:34 UTC hello@padlet.com Writing https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118596524 SS teachers are tasked with having students write more, with DBQs and other research/inquiry with evidence and claims. I think that SS teachers need built-in PD to help them reach this level of comfort. (Margo Dye)]]> 2016-08-17 14:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118596524 Time constraints https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118608097 2016-08-17 15:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118608097 Elementary teachers don't have the time to teach it.  Teri https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118608104 2016-08-17 15:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118608104 Elementary teachers don't have time to cover the material...it's being pushed out by ELA and Math. Kellee kelleejoseph https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118608161 2016-08-17 15:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118608161 Meeting the needs of different students.  using technology in teaching. Brenda https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118608164 2016-08-17 15:56:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118608164 Middle School Preparation for Teachers https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118608165 Some middle school teachers, at least in California, lack content knowledge and preparation.
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]]> 2016-08-17 15:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118608165 engaging students https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118608220 2016-08-17 15:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118608220 https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118608271 Time is a big issue at the elementary level.
DBQs at every level.
(Diane Zoeller]]> 2016-08-17 15:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118608271 Getting students interested in the topic from the beginning. https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118608435 Anita

]]> 2016-08-17 15:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118608435 Reading in SS https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118608756 Combination of deep analytical reading/writing skills with the content of SS.
-Carla]]> 2016-08-17 15:58:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118608756 MS and HS SS teachers are not used to providing comprehensive differentiation in reading within the classroom.  Many don't even know where to start. https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118624662 2016-08-17 17:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118624662 I have to use my district pacing guide with your resources.  How? https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118625153 2016-08-17 17:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/118625153 TIME https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/142942578 I agree time is the biggest factor regardless of grade. Our resources for both the student and educator solves this while adding engagement, stretch and activities that make students connected to their education.]]> 2016-12-10 11:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/142942578 Grading Writing https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/148615319 Many SS teachers are tasked with assigning writing to their students to support ELA. However, many teachers I have come across struggle with the grading of these assignments . They need clear and concise rubrics to grade these assignments. -kaley douglas]]> 2017-01-23 03:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/148615319 charlotte_wague https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/160083588 2017-03-14 18:58:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lindsay_mackinney/zsy0ezvepgzg/wish/160083588