Teaching Social Studies in Middle and Secondary Schools
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This comprehensive introduction to teaching social studies to middle and secondary school students includes many new ideas for teaching in our 21st century classrooms. Continuing the tradition of social studies innovator Peter Martorella and taking a constructivist approach, the authors address current issues such as diversity, technology, inclusion, and teacher certification. Martorella believed that the fundamental purpose of social studies should be the development of reflective, competent, and concerned citizens. The goal of the book is to assist preservice and inservice middle and secondary teachers in becoming more effective teachers of social studies. To do this, the authors draw on theory, research, and the wisdom of experienced teachers.The text is organized in three parts: the origins of social studies, developing reflective and concerned citizens, and analyzing and improving the teaching of social studies. The book continues to address the need of helping students to develop a global perspective and become open-minded reflective citizens of the world. The blend of teacher insight, current research findings, and well-grounded theories give new and experienced educators the foundation they need to nurture and sustain effective social studies instruction.
Pt. IThe State of Social Studies and Citizenship Education1Ch. 1Alternative Perspectives on the Social Studies2Ch. 2Contemporary Social Studies20Ch. 3Teaching and Learning Social Studies34Ch. 4Alternative Perspectives on the Social Studies Curriculum68Pt. IIDeveloping Reflective, Competent, and Concerned Citizens105Ch. 5Organizing and Planning for Teaching Social Studies106Ch. 6Engaging Students in Learning through Small Groups, Questions, Role Playing, and Simulations148Ch. 7Promoting Reflective Inquiry: Developing and Applying Concepts, Generalizations, and Hypotheses182Ch. 8Fostering Citizenship Competency218Ch. 9Nurturing Social Concern and Ethical Growth248Pt. IIIAnalyzing and Improving Social Studies Teaching and Learning283Ch. 10Preparing Students to Live in a Globally and Culturally Diverse World284Ch. 11Comprehending, Communicating, and Remembering Subject Matter314Ch. 12Using Technology to Enhance Social Studies Instruction340Ch. 13Adapting Social Studies Instruction to Individual Needs368Ch. 14Evaluating and Assessing Student Learning400Index435
