Social Studies in Elementary Education - Hardcover

Parker, Walter C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0131139363 ISBN 13: 9780131139367

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2004

Synopsis

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 social studies, K-8. 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 in which that 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. For elementary school social studies teachers.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Comprehensive in scope, but streamlined in form, this widely-adopted exploration of social studies in elementary education is exceptionally up to date -- offering a solid foundation in both traditional and cutting-edge theory and pedagogy. It details the mission of social studies education, considers the diversity of children in today's social studies classrooms, addresses the social studies curriculum (what is taught), and explores effective instruction (how it is taught).

From the Back Cover:

This eleventh edition contains

• a strong focus on using technology to teach social studies
• expanded coverage of integrated thematic teaching
• cutting-edge coverage of voting and citizenship
• continued emphasis on teaching in a diverse society

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0131139363
• ISBN 13: 9780131139367
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 501