Geography as a Social Science

Human Geography is a social science that studies the world, its people, communities and
cultures with an emphasis on relations of space and place, combined with a focus on field work,
in both teaching and research.
Human Geographers find solutions to issues around climate change, economic
development, environmental management, population and cultural change, and urban, rural
and regional planning. You'll study conflicts and tensions, consider scientific evidence, critically
analyse policy, and identify solutions with environmental sustainability and social justice in
mind. As a Human Geographer you'll make essential contributions to environmental
management, urban planning, and processes of social and economic change.
Foundational subjects in social science include social determinants of health, human
geography, sociology, interdisciplinary competencies and career ready learning. During your
second and third years you'll focus on local and international field work, the emergence and
future of the megacity, population growth and change in both Australian and international
contexts, qualitative research design, practical job seeking seminars, human-environment
interactions, and environmental and heritage management.
Understanding limits of educational technologies

Educational Technology is the field of study that investigates the process of analyzing,
designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating the instructional environment, learning
materials, learners, and the learning process in order to improve teaching and learning.
The human brain is able to think in many different ways and there are certain things that
computers cannot do, such as come up with new and original ideas. Another limitation of
technology in education is that sometimes the information on the internet can be misleading or
inaccurate
Careers In Social Science: Path To A Sound Understanding Of The Society

Social science tells us about the world beyond our immediate experience, and can help
explain how our own society works – from the causes of unemployment or what helps
economic growth, to how and why people vote, or what makes people happy. The social
sciences are important because they help people understand how to analyze not only their own
behavior but also the behavior and motivations of their peers. The social sciences also give us a
better understanding of how to create more inclusive and effective institutions.
Study of Social Science makes us an efficient citizen of a democracy, and it also helps us
to solve the practical problems in our daily life. It is essential for communities and organizations.
It also helps the students to know how different societies are managed, structured and
governed.
Studying social sciences gives students an understanding of the real world around them.
Students learn about places, cultures, and events around the world, what conspired to make
them the way they are, and can make inferences about how the rest of the world works.
The rise of anti-politics: 'Unity' in curbing dissent in the Philippines

The country is a democracy, with a president who is directly elected by the people and
serves as both the head of state and the head of government. The president serves as the
leader of the executive branch and is a powerful political figure. A president may only hold
office for one six-year term.
Anti-politics entails assertions of loyalty over dissent and opposition, and the dismissal
of political discussion as an obstacle to decisive government action. Consequently, dissent
without an expression of loyalty and obedience to the leader is mere “pamumulitika” or
politicking. Its dismissal, condemnation, and repression can then proceed.
Edsa People Power Revolution

The 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution gathered millions of Filipinos from all walks of
life to march along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), the main artery of Metro Manila, to
end the dictatorship of President Ferdinand E. Marcos and begin a new era marked by true
freedom and democracy. This spirit of the movement was not confined to Manila; it manifested
through non-violent demonstrations staged in different cities nationwide—it was a revolution
marked by its peaceful means, led by a nation united to reclaim liberty.

The events of February 25, 1986, altered the course of our nation’s history; it showcased
to the world the remarkable resolve of the Filipino people. It heralded an era of peace. Over the
years, we have continued to remember this momentous occasion by honoring the sacrifices of
all those who fought the dictatorship.
Philippine elections and the politics

Politics (from Greek: Πολιτικά, politiká, 'affairs of the cities') is the set of activities that
are associated with making decisions in groups, or other forms of power relations among
individuals, such as the distribution of resources or status .A political party is defined as a
political group that is officially recognized as being part of the electoral process and who can
support (put forth) candidates for elections (free or not) on a regular basis (Sartori 1976).
The country is a democracy, with a president who is directly elected by the people and
serves as both the head of state and the head of government. The president serves as the
leader of the executive branch and is a powerful political figure. A president may only hold
office for one six-year term.
Political parties and elections play an important role in the analysis of politics in
developing countries, particularly in the analysis of democratization, and specifically the
consolidation of democratic political regimes.
POLITICAL leaders are elected by the people to rule them for a period of time. They
perform the following functions: They govern the people. They make laws and punish the law
breakers.
Critical thinking have an enduring relevance for 21st century learners

“Critical thinking” is a term of art that means different things to different persons. What
I would identify as “critical thinking” I imagine to be relevant to all times and all places, both
before and after the advent of social media. However, as much as I believe that critical thinking
has a perennial relevance, and that the skills of critical thinking are crucially important in the
age of social media, as I noted above, different people mean different things when they say,
“critical thinking.” It can get so bad that a self-deluded person might well identify as “critical
thinking” anything that happens to confirm their ore-conceived opinions.
Thus one’s “critical thinking” will change over time if one is honest with oneself and truly
engaging in critical thinking. So, yes, critical thinking has an enduring relevance for 21st century
learners, but only if remains critical and even self-critical. Critical thinking is reflexively relevant
to itself.
Communication

However, it’s important to understand that communication is only effective if the

receiver understands the message, and recently I’ve seen first-hand how my two-year-old
grandson can get frustrated if what he’s trying to communicate is not understood. Maybe we
should add to that quote that communication is only effective if the receiver understands the
message as it is intended.

Communication is all around us, from the moment we wake and switch on the radio,
read the newspaper, pass the advertising boards on the way to work and listen to the train
announcements. During our working day, communication enables tasks to be completed
diligently and ultimately makes us, and the company, more professional. In business,
communication skills are highly valued. Leaders with ineffective communication skills can often
be the root cause of productivity-related issues.

In our daily life, communication helps us build relationships by allowing us to share our
experiences, and needs, and helps us connect to others. It’s the essence of life, allowing us to
express feelings, pass on information and share thoughts. We all need to communicate.
Trends, Network and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century: Democracy Means Evryone

Trends, Networks and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century Culture provides
opportunities for students to discover patterns, analyze and derive meaning from trends,
develop critical thinking, and understand the ethics of care.
Critical thinking empowers students to discover the truth in assertions, especially when
it comes to separating fact from opinion. With critical thinking, students don't just learn a set of
facts or figures. Instead, they learn how to discover the facts and figures for themselves. They
ask questions.
Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship

Community engagement increases the visibility and understanding of issues and

empowers communities to have their say over decisions that affect their lives, their towns, cities
and neighborhoods.
Your community will trust you more. You will make better decisions and do a better job
of addressing all the issues. Your community will be more satisfied with your organization's
performance. The community will be more likely to accept your recommendations
A principled approach to community engagement underpins good engagement practice.
This in turn can improve policy relevance and outcomes, and trust in government. Community
engagement is an intentional process.

Openness and Learning. Help all involved listen to each other, explore new ideas unconstrained
by predetermined outcomes, learn and apply information in ways that generate new options,
and rigorously evaluate community engagement activities for effectiveness.
Friendship engagement

Engaged employees are involved and invested in their roles and are therefore less likely
to leave their job. Sometimes your best people aren't engaged—and you may risk losing them.
Keeping them engaged is absolutely essential to keeping them at your organization doing their
best work.
In sum, engagement functions as an important learning and preparatory period for many
couples. It formalizes their commitment to each other and helps clarify the situation for family
and friends. It helps a couple test their compatibility and their prospects for a successful
marriage.