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9780134286716

Dynamic Social Studies

by Maxim, George W.
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  • Edition: 11th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2017-01-03
  • Publisher: Pearson
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Dynamic Social Studies, 11th Edition

ISBN: 9780134286716

Dynamic Social Studies, 11th Edition, is a practical guide designed to help elementary social studies teachers create a dynamic learning experience. This book inspires children to understand and participate in social studies, fostering a deeper connection with the subject matter.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by elementary social studies teachers and educators who want to engage their students in meaningful and interactive learning experiences. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in teaching social studies effectively, including parents and educators looking to enhance their teaching methods.

History and Editions

The 11th edition of Dynamic Social Studies was published in 2017 by Pearson. This edition has been updated to reflect the latest instructional methods and strategies, ensuring that teachers have the most effective tools to reach and teach their students. The book includes sections on social constructivism, cognitive constructivism, and project-based learning, providing a comprehensive approach to teaching social studies.

Author and Other Works

George W. Maxim is the author of Dynamic Social Studies. Maxim brings extensive experience in educational resources and instructional planning to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant. While there is limited information available on other books written by Maxim, his expertise in social studies education is evident in this comprehensive guide.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers foundational principles of social studies, including effective instructional planning and methods to reach and teach students.
  • Interactive Strategies: It includes practical strategies like social constructivism and project-based learning to engage students in meaningful activities.
  • Instructional Resources: The book provides resources for teaching social studies, including concrete, representational, informational, and narrative texts.
  • Lenses on Learning: It offers a lens on learning through six social sciences—history, geography, civics, economics, sociology, and anthropology—helping students understand various aspects of social studies.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

  • Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780134286716
  • eTextbook: Available with VitalSource (ISBN: 9780134286709)
  • Paperback: ISBN-10: 0134286715, ISBN-13: 9780134286716
  • Rental Options: Various rental durations available from different retailers

Publication Details

  • Publisher: Pearson
  • Publication Date: January 18, 2017
  • Number of Pages: Not specified
  • Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

  • 10th Edition: Not available (this edition is the latest)
  • eTextbook with VitalSource: ISBN-13: 9780134286709
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  • 9780134286709 (eTextbook)
  • 9780134286723 (eTextbook rental)
  • 9780134286730 (print text)

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    Author Biography

    George Maxim began his professional career in rural Appalachia classrooms and ultimately taught in varied settings and at different levels from preschool through the elementary school grades. After several years of experience, he pursued a PhD in Elementary Education from Penn State University, specializing in early childhood and social studies education. At the time, Dr. Maxim was the first doctoral student at Penn State to select a doctoral program combining those two disciplines. He accepted a position at West Chester (PA) University immediately after completing the requirements for his program, where he taught graduate and undergraduate courses in early childhood education, creativity, social studies methods, and literacy. Dr. Maxim served as Director of West Chester’s early childhood program for several years. In addition, Dr. Maxim has spoken to various groups, conducted in-service programs, consulted on many topics, and delivered workshops to teachers throughout the region. He has been invited to speak to audiences in locations as distant as Seoul, South Korea.

     

    Dr. Maxim has received a number of teaching awards, including the Certificate of Excellence in College Teaching from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. He actively served various professional organizations, including the National Council for the Social Studies and the National Association for the Education of Young Children. As Chair of the Early Childhood Committee of the National Council for the Social Studies, Dr. Maxim was instrumental in starting the NCSS journal devoted specifically to early childhood/elementary educators, Social Studies and the Young Learner, and served on its editorial board for several years.

     

    Dr. Maxim’s articles have appeared in various journals, including Childhood Education, Social Education, Social Studies and the Young Learner, Science and Children, The Arithmetic Teacher, and other relevant professional journals. He has written several books, including The Very Young, The Sourcebook, Learning Centers for Young Children, and Social Studies for Constructivist Classrooms.

     

    Dr. Maxim continues to publish journal articles, consult, and speak to professional groups. He particularly enjoys being involved in projects designed to develop new and exciting approaches to social studies instruction. And, being retired and Professor Emeritus, Dr. Maxim will never run away from a good game of golf!

    Table of Contents

    Brief Table of Contents:

    Section One: Foundational Principles

    1. Social Studies: The Subject You Will Teach
    2. Effective Instructional Planning

    Section Two: Methods and Strategies to Reach and Teach  Your Students

    3. Social Constructivism: Constructing Meaning via Collaborative Encounters
    4. Cognitive Constructivism: A Spotlight on Project-Based Learning

    Section Three: Instructional Resources

    5. Beyond the Ordinary: Teaching and Learning with Concrete Instructional Resources
    6. Beyond the Ordinary: Teaching and Learning with Representational Instructional Resources
    7. Beyond the Ordinary: Teaching and Learning with Informational and Persuasive Text
    8. Beyond the Ordinary: Teaching and Learning with Narrative Text

    Section Four:  Lenses on Learning: Six Social Sciences

    9. Young Historians: Learning to Unlock the Past
    10. Geography: Exploring the People—Place Connection
    11. Civics: Young Citizens in Action
    12. Economics: Thinking and Choosing Responsibly
    13. Sociology and Anthropology: Social Structures and Culture

    Author Index
    Subject Index

    Detailed Table of Contents:

    Section One: Foundational Principles

    1. Social Studies: The Subject You Will Teach
                  Memories of Elementary School Social Studies 
                  Attribute 1: Social Studies as a School Subject 
                  Attribute 2: The Origin, Erosion, and Rebirth of Social Studies 
                  Attribute 3: Instructional Practices That Promote and Support Learning 
                  Attribute 4: Democratic Classroom Communities 
                  A Final Thought 
                  References 

    2. Effective Instructional Planning
                  What Is Instructional Planning? 
                  How Are Unit Plans Constructed? 
                  How Are Lesson Plans Constructed? 
                  What Is Differentiated Instruction? 
                  A Final Thought 
                  References 

    Section Two: Methods and Strategies to Reach and Teach  Your Students

    3. Social Constructivism: Constructing Meaning via Collaborative Encounters 
                  Constructivism as a Way of Thinking and Learning
                  Task 1: A Meaningful and Purposeful Learning Context
                  Task 2: Engaging Students with Quality Instructional Resources 
                  Task 3: Using Language Processes to Scaffold Learning 
                  Task 4: Organizing and Communicating Ideas with Graphic Organizers 
                  Task 5: Breaking Down Concepts for Explicit, Focused Group Instruction 
                  Task 6: Modeling as a Scaffolding Technique 
                  Task 7: Collaborating and Cooperating with Peers as MKOs 
                  Task 8: Scaffolding Learning with Computers as MKOs 
                  A Final Thought 
                  References 

    4. Cognitive Constructivism: A Spotlight on Project-Based Learning
                  Cognitive Constructivism 
                  Project-Based Learning (PBL) 
                  Inquiry-Based Learning 
                  Creative Problem Solving (CPS) 
                  A Final Thought 
                  References 

    Section Three: Instructional Resources

    5. Beyond the Ordinary: Teaching and Learning with Concrete Instructional Resources
                  Authentic Learning 
                  Field Trips  
                  Classroom Visitors 
                  Realia 
                  The Arts 
                  Games 
                  A Final Thought 
                  References 

    6. Beyond the Ordinary: Teaching and Learning with Representational Instructional Resources
                  Educational Technology in the Classroom 
                  Pictures and Study Prints 
                  Simulations 
                  A Final Thought 
                  References 

    7. Beyond the Ordinary: Teaching and Learning with Informational and Persuasive Text
                  What Is Informational Text? 
                  Social Studies Textbooks 
                  Informational Books 
                  Biographies 
                  Newspapers
                  Strategies for Reading Informational Text 
                  What Is Persuasive Text? 
                  A Final Thought 
                  References 

    8. Beyond the Ordinary: Teaching and Learning with Narrative Text
                  Personal Narratives
                  Historical Fiction
                  Folktales
                  Poetry
                  A Final Thought
                  References

    Section Four:  Lenses on Learning: Six Social Sciences
    9. Young Historians: Learning to Unlock the Past
                  History in Focus 
                  Chronological Thinking 
                  Historical Comprehension 
                  Historical Analysis and Interpretation 
                  Historical Research Capabilities 
                  Historical Issues Analysis and Decision Making 
                  An Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 
                  A Final Thought 
                  References 

    10. Geography: Exploring the People—Place Connection
                  Geography in Focus 
                  Essential Element 1: The World in Spatial Terms 
                  Essential Element 2: Places and Regions 
                  Essential Element 3: Physical Systems 
                  Essential Element 4: Human Systems 
                  Essential Element 5: Environment and Society 
                  Essential Element 6: The Uses of Geography 
                  A Final Thought 
                  References

    11. Civics: Young Citizens in Action
                  Civics In Focus
                  What Is Government and What Should It Do? 
                  What Are the Basic Values and Principles of American Democracy? 
                  How Does the Government Established by the Constitution Embody the Purposes, Values, and Principles of American Democracy?
                  What Is the Relationship of the United States to Other Nations and to World Affairs? 
                  What Are the Roles of the Citizen in American Democracy? 
                  A Final Thought 
                  References

    12. Economics: Thinking and Choosing Responsibly
                  Economics Literacy
                  Six Core Economic Principles
                  A Final Thought
                  References

    13. Sociology and Anthropology: Social Structures and Culture
                  What Is Anthropology? 
                  Teaching Anthropology in the Elementary School 
                  Multicultural Education 
                  What Is Sociology? 
                  Teaching Sociology in the Elementary School 
                  A Final Thought 
                  References 

    Author Index 
    Subject Index 

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