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Table Of ContentPreface 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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SynopsisAre you looking for a resource that will provide you with practical, yet proven, social studies strategies to use with children in grades K-8? Look no further, explore the new edition of Teaching and Learning Elementary Social Studies to find a wealth of lesson plans and practical guidance. This perennial best-seller provides instructional strategies for involving K-8 children in social studies content that emphasize concepts, inquiry, and moral development. Widely admired for its warm voice and abundance of children's art and writing, this text integrates constructivist philosophies of active learning with the essential knowledge, basic skills, and positive values required of citizens in a healthy and diverse democracy., With a wealth of lesson plans and practical guidance, this perennial best-seller provides instructional strategies for involving K-8 children in social studies content that emphasize concepts, inquiry, and moral development. If you think you know Ellis, think again Widely admired for its warm voice and abundance of children's art and writing, Teaching and Learning Elementary Social Studies integrates constructivist philosophies of active learning with the essential knowledge, basic skills, and positive values required of citizens in a healthy and diverse democracy., With a wealth of lesson plans and practical guidance, this perennial best-seller provides instructional strategies for involving K-8 children in social studies content that emphasize concepts, inquiry, and moral development. If you think you know Ellis, think again! Widely admired for its warm voice and abundance of children's art and writing, Teaching and Learning Elementary Social Studies integrates constructivist philosophies of active learning with the essential knowledge, basic skills, and positive values required of citizens in a healthy and diverse democracy.