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Social Studies in Elementary Education (14th Edition),Used
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The author wrote this new edition of the most popular elementary social studies methods text on the market with the following three goals in mind: to present the most powerful social studies content and pedagogy for children in elementary school, to offer the material in simple and accessible ways, and to write in a first person active voice. The purpose of this book is to introduce new teachers to the world of social studies teaching and learning in elementary and middle schools. Geography, history, government and the other social sciences are delivered into the palm of the new teachers hand along with a suite of tools for bringing social studies to life in the classroom.The book is organized into three sectionsthe first orients the reader to the mission of social studies education to the increasingly diverse children we teach, the second concentrates on the curriculum, and the third deals with instruction, how we plan and teach this curriculum. Three central themes continue to pervade the bookdemocratic citizenship, diversity, and the social sciencesto ultimately encourage teachers to excite their students about closing the gap between social realities and democratic ideals. An exceptionally strong chapter on multicultural issues (Chapter 2) helps future teachers truly understand the changing demographics of the American classroom.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Social Studies in Elementary Education (14th Edition)'? A: The book focuses on presenting powerful social studies content and pedagogy for elementary school children, aiming to make materials accessible and engaging for new teachers.
- Q: How is the book organized? A: The book is organized into three sections: the first section orients readers to the mission of social studies education, the second focuses on the curriculum, and the third covers instructional methods for teaching this curriculum.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Social Studies in Elementary Education (14th Edition)' is Walter C. Parker.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: The book emphasizes three central themes: democratic citizenship, diversity, and the social sciences, encouraging teachers to engage students in addressing social realities and democratic ideals.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the 14th edition of 'Social Studies in Elementary Education'.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on April 3, 2011.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 504 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What subjects does this book cover? A: This book covers subjects such as geography, history, government, and other social sciences, providing tools for teaching these topics effectively in the classroom.