The State of Social Studies in Illinois: An Analysis of Educator Preparedness for Inquiry and Inclusion

Aslam, Salka; Wilson, Asif

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Title

The State of Social Studies in Illinois: An Analysis of Educator Preparedness for Inquiry and Inclusion

Author(s)

• Aslam, Salka
• Wilson, Asif

Contributor(s)

Wilson, Asif

Issue Date

2025-09-15

Keyword(s)

• Social Studies Education
• Inquiry-Based Learning
• Inclusive Curriculum
• Teacher Preparedness
• Illinois Learning Standards
• Professional Development
• Diversity and Equity in Education
• K–12 Education
• Curriculum Design
• Justice-Centered Teaching

Date of Ingest

2025-09-15T19:52:22-05:00

Geographic Coverage

Illinois

Abstract

Drawing on data from 1550 completed questionnaires collected over four years, The State of Social Studies in Illinois: Analyses of Educator Preparedness for Inquiry and Inclusion, examined K-12 Social Studies teachers in Illinois’ perceptions, preparedness, and challenges related to inquiry-based and inclusive teaching and learning practice in K-12 Social Studies. The authors hope that findings and implications shared in the report can better equip educators, and those charged with supporting them, with the necessary data and potential methods to create transformative classrooms that promote critical thinking, civic engagement, and justice-centered Social Studies teaching and learning.

Publisher

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Has Part

Illinois Inclusive History Mandates (ISBE site)

Series/Report Name or Number

The State of Social Studies in Illinois

Type of Resource

text

Genre of Resource

report

Language

eng

Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)

ISBE

Copyright and License Information

• Asif wilson
• Salka Aslam
• University of illinois Urbana champaign

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