Teaching Elementary Social Studies : Principles and Applications

by Zarrillo, James J.

• ISBN13: 9780024313522
• ISBN10: 0024313521
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Text is appropriate for course in Elementary Social Studies Methods This book presents a methodology that offers every child a chance to succeed regardless of language, culture, intellectual ability, physical attributes, emotional capabilities, or social skills. It encourages teachers to recognize that each child is unique and brings a special set of skills and abilities to the classroom. The unifying theme of the text is diversity, and the author introduces several dimensions beyond the pluralistic nature of the student population. It promotes the idea that diverse students require a diverse pedagogy and offers specific ways to introduce meaningful topics in ways that will engage all students.

Table of Contents

Part I The Foundations of Social Studies Teaching	1	(77)
An Introduction to the Social Studies: Linking the Past and the Present	2	(25)
Children, Diversity, and Learning: Understanding Your Students	27	(25)
The Transformed Curriculum: Infusing Multicultural Perspectives	52	(25)
Part II The Fundamentals of Social Studies Teaching	77	(168)
Lesson Plans: Organizing Instruction	78	(23)
Cooperative Learning: Enhancing Skills and Knowledge Through Group Activities	101	(18)
Inquiry: Challenging Students with Discovery Learning and Problem Solving	119	(20)
Critical Thinking: Confronting Students with the Complex and the Controversial	139	(20)
Assessment: Acquiring and Analyzing Data on Student Achievement	159	(24)
The Integrated Curriculum: Incorporating the Language Arts, the Performing Arts, and the Visual Arts	183	(33)
Units of Instruction: Putting It All Together to Create a Powerful Social Studies Program	216	(29)
Part III Sources of Content for Social Studies Teaching	245	(102)
Democratic Citizenship: Participating in Civic Life	246	(29)
History and Geography: Understanding People of Different Times and Places	275	(37)
The Other Social Sciences and Topics of Special Interest: Completing the Social Studies Curriculum	312	(35)
Children's Literature to Support Social Studies Instruction	347	(5)
References	352	(32)
Index	384