Creativity-based learning in Social Studies

Abstract

             Creativity-based learning in social studies is the learning and teaching model which allows social studies teachers to develop 21^st century learning competencies of learners. It is an active learning that focuses on encouraging students to practice in order to achieve learning skills according to the aims of the curriculum. The design of social studies teaching is based on creativity-based learning. Social studies teachers should use student-centered learning process which consists of 5 steps: 1) Getting attention, 2) Identify problems and grouping by student interests, 3) Research and thinking, 4) Presentation and 5) Evaluation for developing the learning process to achieve the course goals in response to the national strategy.