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This study aims to investigate the efficacy, beliefs, and challenges faced by elementary teachers in teaching social studies across four states.

Efficacy and challenges in teaching elementary social studies: insights from four states

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Pilot study investigates elementary teachers' efficacy and challenges in social studies instruction, suggesting the need for more support.

This study aims to investigate the efficacy, beliefs, and challenges faced by elementary teachers in teaching social studies across four states.
Pilot study involving 74 practicing elementary teachers from four states.
Participants completed the adapted Social Studies Efficacy and Beliefs Scale (SSEBS).
Challenges related to time, resources, and support were identified during surveys.
Participants reported moderate to high self-efficacy in teaching social studies.
Significant obstacles included insufficient instructional time and lack of resources.
Teachers expressed a desire for increased instructional time for social studies to address its societal importance.

Butler et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Pilot study investigates elementary teachers' efficacy and challenges in social studies instruction, suggesting the need for more support.