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Teaching and Learning Elementary Social Studies

Paperback Engels 2010 9e druk 9780137039494
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Are you looking for a resource that will provide you with practical, yet proven, social studies strategies to use with children in grades K-8? Look no further, explore the new edition of Teaching and Learning Elementary Social Studies to find a wealth of lesson plans and practical guidance. This perennial best-seller provides instructional strategies for involving K-8 children in social studies content that emphasize concepts, inquiry, and moral development. Widely admired for its warm voice and abundance of children’s art and writing, this text integrates constructivist philosophies of active learning with the essential knowledge, basic skills, and positive values required of citizens in a healthy and diverse democracy.

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ISBN13:9780137039494
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:432
Druk:9

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Inhoudsopgave

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1: Social Studies: Definitions and Rationale

The Excitement and Wonder of the Quest

The Meaning of Social Studies

     A Goal Structure

        A Rationale

     Social Studies Curriculum Patterns

        Widening Horizons

        The Spiral Curriculum

     An Environment for Social Studies Learning

        Increased Learner Independence

        Differences among Learners

     The Roles of the Teacher

     Summary

     Continue the Journey

     Suggested Readings

 

Chapter 2: Children in a Democracy: Teaching & Learning Responsible Citizenship

   Citizenship and Civic Education

   The Citizen’s Role in a Democracy

   Becoming Active Citizens

      Engagement and Participation

      A Sense of Community

   Effective Citizenship

      Nurturing Young Citizens

      Perspective Taking

   The Meaning of Citizenship

   Summary

   Continue the Journey

   Suggested Readings

 

Chapter 3: Social Studies and Diversity in America

   Diversity in the United States and in the Classroom

   The Role of Social Studies Education in Promoting Pluralism and Diversity

      Cultural Sensitivity in Social Studies Curricula

      Creating a Culturally Responsive Learning Environment

   The Teacher’s Cultural Sensitivity  

   Preparing Children for a Diverse World

   Summary

   Continue the Journey

   Suggested Readings

 

Chapter 4: Setting and Achieving Social Studies Standards

   Content and Performance Standards

   The Nature of Knowledge

      Knowledge Received

      Knowledge Discovered

      Knowledge Constructed

   The National Council for the Social Studies Standards as Guide

   What Should Children Know and Be Able to Do?

   The Social Sci

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