Methods and Resources for Elementary and Middle-School Social Studies

by Stockard, James W.

• ISBN13: 9781577661849
• ISBN10: 1577661842
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-03-01
• Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc

Table of Contents

Preface	xi
Foundations for Teaching Social Studies	1	(26)
Classic and Contemporary Educational Philosophies	2	(9)
Developing Your Philosophy of Education	11	(4)
Learning Theories	15	(9)
Summary	24	(1)
Endnote	25	(1)
References	25	(2)
Core Disciplines of the Social Studies	27	(28)
Preparing Children for the Twenty-First Century	28	(4)
Considering the Developmental Characteristics of Children	32	(4)
The Current Status of Social Studies in the Elementary School	36	(2)
Teacher Preparation for Elementary Social Studies	38	(1)
Continued Professional Development for Social Studies Teachers	39	(1)
Scope and Sequence Criteria for Social Studies	40	(1)
The Core Disciplines of the Social Studies	41	(9)
Summary	50	(1)
Endnotes	51	(1)
References	51	(4)
Standards and Thematic Strands	55	(24)
The NCSS Standards for Teaching the Social Studies	56	(2)
The Ten Thematic Strands of the Standards for Social Studies	58	(9)
The National Geography Standards	67	(2)
The National History Standards	69	(3)
The National Standards for Civics and Government	72	(2)
The National Voluntary Content Standards in Economics	74	(2)
Summary	76	(1)
Endnotes	77	(1)
References	77	(2)
Historical Background for the Social Studies	79	(24)
The Colonial Period	80	(5)
The National Period	85	(3)
European Educational Influences	88	(3)
The Rise of Universal Education	91	(1)
The Twentieth Century and Beyond	92	(4)
Transition and the Continuing Search for Reform	96	(5)
Summary	101	(1)
Endnotes	102	(1)
References	102	(1)
Delivering Instruction: Planning Lessons, Units, and Projects	103	(42)
Constructivism	105	(1)
Stage Theories and New Discoveries on Brain Function	106	(3)
Reflective Thinking and Problem Solving	109	(4)
Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs	113	(1)
Benjamin Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives	114	(2)
Lesson Planning	116	(4)
Thematic Teaching	120	(4)
Group Work, Collaboration, and Cooperative Learning	124	(6)
The Project Approach	130	(2)
Teaching with Primary Sources	132	(2)
Teacher Expectations Yield Student Achievement	134	(2)
Effective Questioning	136	(3)
Strengthening Critical Thinking Skills in Social Studies	139	(1)
Summary	140	(2)
Endnotes	142	(1)
References	142	(3)
Developing Skills in Social Studies	145	(18)
Teaching Reading Skills	146	(4)
Reasons for Failure in Reading	150	(7)
Textbooks and Other Instructional Resources	157	(2)
Summary	159	(1)
Endnote	160	(1)
References	160	(3)
Multiple Intelligences	163	(26)
The Theory of Multiple Intelligences	164	(5)
Understanding and Using the Linguistic Intelligence in Teaching	169	(2)
Understanding and Using the Logical-Mathematical Intelligence in Teaching	171	(2)
Understanding and Using the Visual-Spatial Intelligence in Teaching	173	(2)
Understanding and Using the Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence in Teaching	175	(2)
Understanding and Using the Musical Intelligence in Teaching	177	(2)
Understanding and Using the Interpersonal Intelligence in Teaching	179	(2)
Understanding and Using the Intrapersonal Intelligence in Teaching	181	(1)
Understanding and Using the Naturalist Intelligence in Teaching	182	(3)
Summary	185	(1)
Endnotes	186	(1)
References	186	(3)
Teaching Essential Globe & Map Skills in Social Studies	189	(16)
Globes and Maps: The Tools of Geographic Learning	190	(8)
Latitude and Longitude	198	(6)
Summary	204	(1)
Endnote	204	(1)
Reference	204	(1)
Using Technology in Social Studies	205	(30)
Internet Basics	206	(3)
Teaching Social Studies with the Internet	209	(5)
Information Literacy	214	(3)
Internet Resources	217	(8)
Teacher Roles in Computer-Enriched Classrooms	225	(1)
Virtual Reality	226	(1)
Internet Relay Chat	227	(2)
E-Rates	229	(2)
Summary	231	(1)
Endnotes	232	(1)
References	232	(3)
Current Events, Media Ethics, and Media Influence	235	(20)
Current Events in the Elementary School Social Studies Program	236	(4)
The Newspaper	240	(2)
Media Ethics	242	(2)
The Power of Advertising	244	(1)
Political Communication via the Media	245	(1)
Television Violence: Content, Context, and Consequences	245	(2)
Publishing Children's Writing	247	(2)
Mass Media in the Classroom	249	(2)
Summary	251	(1)
Endnotes	252	(1)
References	252	(3)
Vital Topics in Social Studies	255	(36)
Defining Vital Topics	256	(29)
Summary	285	(2)
Endnotes	287	(1)
References	288	(3)
Teaching Social Studies with Children's Literature	291	(28)
Picture Books in Elementary Social Studies	293	(3)
Children's Literature and the Thematic Strands	296	(1)
Children's Literature and the Five Themes of Geography	297	(6)
Using Children's Literature to Teach Values	303	(2)
Cartography in Children's Literature	305	(1)
Using Children's Fiction to Build Social Studies Skills	306	(3)
Using Children's Literature to Teach Geography	309	(2)
Teaching about Religion	311	(4)
Choosing Children's Books for Teaching Social Studies	315	(1)
Endnotes	316	(1)
References	316	(3)
Developing Creativity in Social Studies	319	(26)
Defining an Interdisciplinary Approach	321	(3)
Integrative Education	324	(3)
NCSS Position Statement on Interdisciplinary Learning, Pre-K--Grade 4	327	(2)
Interdisciplinary Thematic Units	329	(1)
Teaching the Interdisciplinary Program	330	(7)
Integrated Curriculum in the Middle Schools	337	(2)
Heritage Education: Interdisciplinary Social Studies	339	(2)
Endnotes	341	(1)
References	342	(3)
Social Studies and Exceptional Children	345	(38)
Public Law 105-17: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)	346	(3)
Collaboration Between Regular and Special Education Teachers	349	(3)
Including Assistive Technology in the Standard Curriculum	352	(2)
Identifying Gifted Students	354	(3)
Teaching Children with ADHD	357	(2)
Minority Students in Special Education	359	(4)
Teaching Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing	363	(3)
Teaching Children with Visual Impairments	366	(2)
Gifted Students With Disabling Conditions	368	(5)
Developing an Individualized Educational Program (IEPs)	373	(3)
Curriculum Access	376	(2)
Summary	378	(1)
Endnotes	379	(1)
References	379	(4)
Multicultural Education in Social Studies	383	(26)
Types of Multicultural Education	385	(2)
Considerations in Teaching Culturally Diverse Children	387	(2)
Cultural Learning Styles	389	(4)
A Culturally Relevant Curriculum	393	(1)
Multicultural Children's Literature	394	(3)
Language Diversity and Literacy in the United States	397	(3)
Teaching about Native Americans	400	(3)
Summary	403	(1)
Endnotes	403	(1)
References	404	(5)
Assessment of Learning	409	(28)
Assessment Techniques and Devices	410	(4)
Electronic Portfolios	414	(2)
Assessing Social Studies Education	416	(1)
Norm-Referenced and Criterion-Referenced Testing	417	(3)
School Reform and Student Assessment	420	(2)
Questions to Ask When Evaluating Tests	422	(3)
Test Item Banking	425	(2)
Assessment of Self-Concept	427	(2)
Assessment and Evaluation on the Internet	429	(3)
A Glossary of Measurement and Assessment Terms	432	(1)
Summary	433	(1)
Endnotes	434	(1)
References	434	(3)
Appendix A: So You Want to Be a Teacher	437	(8)
Frequently Asked Questions	437	(3)
A Code of Ethics and Principles for Social Studies Educators	440	(3)
The National Council for the Social Studies	443	(1)
Endnote	444	(1)
References	444	(1)
Appendix B: An Annotated List of Children's Books for Teaching Social Studies	445	(22)
Index	467