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Author:   Arthur Ellis
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   9th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.644kg
ISBN:  

9780137039494

ISBN 10:   0137039492
Pages:   432
Publication Date:   25 May 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Social Studies: Definitions and Rationale The Excitement and Wonder of the Quest The Meaning of Social Studies A Goal Structure 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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