Dynamic Social Studies, 11th edition
- George W. Maxim
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Brief Table of Contents:
Memories of Elementary School Social Studies Attribute 1: Social Studies as a School Subject Attribute 2: The Origin, Erosion, and Rebirth of Social Studies Attribute 3: Instructional Practices That Promote and Support Learning Attribute 4: Democratic Classroom Communities A Final Thought References
What Is Instructional Planning? How Are Unit Plans Constructed? How Are Lesson Plans Constructed? What Is Differentiated Instruction? A Final Thought References
Constructivism as a Way of Thinking and Learning Task 1: A Meaningful and Purposeful Learning Context Task 2: Engaging Students with Quality Instructional Resources Task 3: Using Language Processes to Scaffold Learning Task 4: Organizing and Communicating Ideas with Graphic Organizers Task 5: Breaking Down Concepts for Explicit, Focused Group Instruction Task 6: Modeling as a Scaffolding Technique Task 7: Collaborating and Cooperating with Peers as MKOs Task 8: Scaffolding Learning with Computers as MKOs A Final Thought References
Cognitive Constructivism Project-Based Learning (PBL) Inquiry-Based Learning Creative Problem Solving (CPS) A Final Thought References
Authentic Learning Field Trips Classroom Visitors Realia The Arts Games A Final Thought References
Educational Technology in the Classroom Pictures and Study Prints Simulations A Final Thought References
What Is Informational Text? Social Studies Textbooks Informational Books Biographies Newspapers Strategies for Reading Informational Text What Is Persuasive Text? A Final Thought References
Personal Narratives Historical Fiction Folktales Poetry A Final Thought References
History in Focus Chronological Thinking Historical Comprehension Historical Analysis and Interpretation Historical Research Capabilities Historical Issues Analysis and Decision Making An Integration of Knowledge and Ideas A Final Thought References
Geography in Focus Essential Element 1: The World in Spatial Terms Essential Element 2: Places and Regions Essential Element 3: Physical Systems Essential Element 4: Human Systems Essential Element 5: Environment and Society Essential Element 6: The Uses of Geography A Final Thought References
Civics In Focus What Is Government and What Should It Do? What Are the Basic Values and Principles of American Democracy? How Does the Government Established by the Constitution Embody the Purposes, Values, and Principles of American Democracy? What Is the Relationship of the United States to Other Nations and to World Affairs? What Are the Roles of the Citizen in American Democracy? A Final Thought References
Economics Literacy Six Core Economic Principles A Final Thought References
What Is Anthropology? Teaching Anthropology in the Elementary School Multicultural Education What Is Sociology? Teaching Sociology in the Elementary School A Final Thought References
Section One: Foundational Principles
1. Social Studies: The Subject You Will Teach
2. Effective Instructional Planning
Section Two: Methods and Strategies to Reach and Teach Your Students
3. Social Constructivism: Constructing Meaning via Collaborative Encounters
4. Cognitive Constructivism: A Spotlight on Project-Based Learning
Section Three: Instructional Resources
5. Beyond the Ordinary: Teaching and Learning with Concrete Instructional Resources
6. Beyond the Ordinary: Teaching and Learning with Representational Instructional Resources
7. Beyond the Ordinary: Teaching and Learning with Informational and Persuasive Text
8. Beyond the Ordinary: Teaching and Learning with Narrative Text
Section Four: Lenses on Learning: Six Social Sciences
9. Young Historians: Learning to Unlock the Past
10. Geography: Exploring the People—Place Connection
11. Civics: Young Citizens in Action
12. Economics: Thinking and Choosing Responsibly
13. Sociology and Anthropology: Social Structures and Culture
Author Index
Subject Index
Detailed Table of Contents:
Section One: Foundational Principles
1. Social Studies: The Subject You Will Teach
2. Effective Instructional Planning
Section Two: Methods and Strategies to Reach and Teach Your Students
3. Social Constructivism: Constructing Meaning via Collaborative Encounters
4. Cognitive Constructivism: A Spotlight on Project-Based Learning
Section Three: Instructional Resources
5. Beyond the Ordinary: Teaching and Learning with Concrete Instructional Resources
6. Beyond the Ordinary: Teaching and Learning with Representational Instructional Resources
7. Beyond the Ordinary: Teaching and Learning with Informational and Persuasive Text
8. Beyond the Ordinary: Teaching and Learning with Narrative Text
Section Four: Lenses on Learning: Six Social Sciences
9. Young Historians: Learning to Unlock the Past
10. Geography: Exploring the People—Place Connection
11. Civics: Young Citizens in Action
12. Economics: Thinking and Choosing Responsibly
13. Sociology and Anthropology: Social Structures and Culture
Author Index
Subject Index