Teaching of Social Studies : New Trends and Innovations

Contents: Preface. 1. Definitions and goals of social studies. 2. Fields of social studies. 3. Skills in social studies learning. 4. Role of textbooks in social studies education. 5. Teaching global studies. 6. Planning a social studies curriculum. 7. Planning a social studies lesson. 8. Teaching civic competence. 9. Teaching geography. 10. Evaluation in social studies. 11. Future of social studies education. Bibliography. Index.

"This book integrates discussions of educational goals and the nature of history and social studies with ideas for organizing social studies curricula, units, lessons, projects and activities. Many sections include lesson ideas developed by new and experienced middle school and high school social studies experts. A major theme woven throughout the book is that what we choose to teach and the way we teach reflect our broader understanding of society, history and the purpose of social studies education.

The book is intended as a text in methods courses for undergraduate and graduate pre-service social studies teachers. However, it should also be useful for in-service training programmes, as a reference for new social studies teachers, and as a resource for experienced social studies educators who are engaged in rethinking their teaching practice.

This book is intended to fill a dual role. First, it should be useful as a manual along with the course in social studies for the secondary school; second, it could serve some of the needs of social studies teachers in service, as a reference to current curricular practices and recent materials.

This concise volume is a guide to teaching of the social studies." (jacket)