Becoming a professional social studies teacher -- Contemporary social studies -- Planning social studies instruction -- Assessment and evaluation -- Reading and writing in social sudies -- Social studies and diverse learners -- Thinking, problem solving, and the acquisition of skills -- Cooperative learning in social studies -- Experiencing social studies -- Issues-centered learning and decision-making -- Technology and media in social studies -- Lesson plans for secondary social studies.
Summary:
"Building on the success of the previous editions, Essentials of Middle and Secondary Social Studies 3rd Edition focuses on the key issues central to the teaching of middle and high school social studies, including lesson planning and instructional strategies. Written in an engaging, conversational style, the text encourages teachers in their development as professionals and enables them to effectively use creative and active learning strategies in the everyday classroom. This third edition has been refined with new and relevant topics and strategies needed for effectively teaching middle and high school social studies"-- Provided by publisher.
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