Philosophy

The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools recognizes the need for active learning, inquiry and the development of critical thinking. In order to become better citizens, students should receive a balance of content information and process skills. Social Studies content, including culture, geography, economics, governance, and individual, groups and interactions, should be examined within its historical context. Historical study provides the background knowledge necessary for intelligent political and personal judgment preparing students for productive citizenship. Students should be provided the necessary skills for acquiring information from both primary and secondary sources, analyzing and interpreting data, problem solving, and placing items in historical context. Students should be expected to communicate their comprehension of the content and results of the investigative process.