Methods for Quality Dialogue in the Social Studies
For the past 2 decades, the field of social studies education has seen an increase in research on the use of discussions as an essential instructional technique. This book examines the importance of using quality dialogue as a tool to help students understand complex issues in social studies. This edited volume provides a collection of well-known, ......
Methods for Quality Dialogue in the Social Studies
For the past 2 decades, the field of social studies education has seen an increase in research on the use of discussions as an essential instructional technique. This book examines the importance of using quality dialogue as a tool to help students understand complex issues in social studies. This edited volume provides a collection of well-known, ......
Charting the evolution of practicing digital history Historians have seen their field transformed by the digital age. Research agendas, teaching and learning, scholarly communication, the nature of the archive-all have undergone a sea change that in and of itself constitutes a fascinating digital history. Yet technology's role in the field's ......
Charting the evolution of practicing digital history Historians have seen their field transformed by the digital age. Research agendas, teaching and learning, scholarly communication, the nature of the archive-all have undergone a sea change that in and of itself constitutes a fascinating digital history. Yet technology's role in the field's ......
An Educator's Guide to Navigating the Media with Students
Since the 2016 presidential election, the term fake news has become part of the national discourse. In this book, leading civic education scholars unpack why fake news is effective and show K-12 educators how they can teach their students to be critical consumers of the political media they encounter.
C-SPAN is the network of record for US political affairs, broadcasting live gave l-to-gavel proceedings of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and to other forums where public policy is discussed, debated, and decided-without editing, commentary, or analysis and with a balanced presentation of points ofview. The C-SPAN Archives, located ......
A concise, information-packed overview of U.S. history from 1900a2001, our 3-panel (6-page) guide covers key events in our nation's history during that time period. The easy-to-follow timeline format is broken out to highlight principal time periods, and is enhanced by callout features and appealing graphics. Its effective capturing of the dynamic ......
An academic/historical overview, not a religious commentary, our 3-panel (6-page) guide outlines the Christian religion from an historic perspective. Divided into chronological sections, it highlights the major figures and events of each time period, so it can be read from start to finish or section by section. Certain to appeal to all readers, ......
"There is a freshness to Purcell and Leppien's approach transforming the curriculum into a platform for active investigation of our rapidly changing world. Your learners become 21st-century social scientists as they engage in probing timely issues and problems." -Heidi Hayes Jacobs, Curriculum Expert and Author President, Curriculum Designers, Inc. Design Parallel Curriculum units for in-depth learning in social studies! The Parallel Curriculum Model (PCM), as described in the best-selling book The Parallel Curriculum, is a framework for developing a dynamic curriculum that helps students acquire expertise in specific subject areas. This resource deepens teachers' understanding of how to use the PCM to provide rigorous learning opportunities for students in social studies. In Parallel Curriculum Units for Social Studies, Grades 6-12, experienced teachers contribute sample social studies units that demonstrate what high-quality curriculum looks like within a PCM framework. Covering history, geography, sociology, and interdisciplinary studies, these field-tested units each contain: Teacher explanations of the unit design Connections to concepts, skills, and standards Step-by-step directions for delivering the lessons and units Modification strategies and methods for assessment Use these examples to design your own units and enhance your ability to provide challenging curriculum tailored to the abilities, interests, and learning preferences of each learner.
