Overview

This new edition of the most popular elementary social studies methods text on the market houses a wealth of content, strategies, tools, and resources for teaching K-8 social studies. Writing with the same clarity, friendly tone, and solid content of previous editions, Parker details the mission of social studies education and explores the many ways this mission can be made to serve the full complement of learners in a diverse multicultural society. He lays out the elements of a strong social studies curriculum, explains effective teaching methods, and presents a wealth of field-tested examples, exercises, activities, and lesson plans that will enliven every social studies classroom. The fourteenth edition features integration with myeducationlab, Pearson's online learning environment designed to connect students with real teaching situations through assignable videos, case studies, artifacts, and a personalized study tool.

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Author:   Walter Parker
Publisher:   Pearson Education Limited
Imprint:   Pearson Education Limited
Edition:   14th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 22.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 27.50cm
Weight:   1.110kg
ISBN:  

9781292041339

ISBN 10:   1292041331
Pages:   456
Publication Date:   01 November 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780137034253
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

PART I: Introduction to Social Studies Education Chapter 1: Social Studies Education: What and Why Chapter 2: Teaching Diverse Children PART II: The Social Studies Curriculum Chapter 3: Democratic Citizenship Education Chapter 4: History, Geography, and the Social Sciences Chapter 5: Powerful Tools: Maps, Globes, Charts, and Graphics Chapter 6: Current Events and Public Issues PART III: Planning and Teaching Social Studies Chapter 7: Assessing Student Learning Chapter 8: Planning Units, Lessons, and Activities Chapter 9: Five Great Teaching Strategies Chapter 10: The Literacy-Social Studies Connection Chapter 11: Social Studies as the Integrating Core Chapter 12: Four Great Resources Notes Index

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