Teaching and Learning Elementary Social Studies, 9th edition
Published by Pearson (March 31, 2010) © 2011
- Arthur K Ellis
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· Throughout, this text emphasizes the importance of social studies education in creating active, thoughtful, critical participant-citizens.
· A unique chapter on Inquiry, Discovery, and Problem Solving: Children as Researchers (Ch. 8) is based on constructivist principles and encourages teachers to use strategies that help children become active critical thinkers.
· A wealth of practical applications, including sample lesson plans and In the Classroom features, makes the text a valuable, professional reference that pre-service teachers will keep for their libraries.
· Both an overview chapter on the social studies knowledge base (Ch. 3, Setting the Standards) and individual discipline-related chapters link social studies content to NCSS Standards and to discipline-specific standards throughout.
· Teaching and Learning Values, Character Education, and Moral Development (Ch. 11) focuses on “what really matters” and provides strategies for resolving dilemmas and avoiding conflict.
· End of chapter activitiesprovide opportunities for students to reflect on chapter content, as well as explore further in the field and create artifacts for their portfolios.
- New coverage of the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) Standards as well as the knowledge base children should have.
- Additional lessons and activities have been added throughout and all are now linked directly to the NCSS Standards.
- Additional insights from such theorists as Jerome Bruner, Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, John Dewy, and more, contributing to teacher candidate's understanding of constructivism and children as constructivists of knowledge.
- New and additional coverage of the idea of children as researchers, interdisciplinary teaching and learning, connections to literature, and citizenship education.
- New coverage of teaching and learning strategies, children as makers and readers of maps, and literacy including electronic literacy and the Internet.
- New focus on character education, moral development, and service learning.
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Social Studies: Definitions and Rationale
The Excitement and Wonder of the Quest
The Meaning of Social Studies
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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