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Essentials of Elementary Social Studies presents the essentials of pertinent research, valued classroom methodology, and current practice in teaching elementary social studies at a length, format, and price perfect for the undergraduate course in social studies methods.

It is ideal for “block” courses where more than one content area's methods are taught, or for general methods courses where the instructor would like more coverage of specific subjects.

Providing a holistic and a problem-centered approach to teaching social studies, Turner offers preservice teachers a highly readable, realistic account of how young teachers are going to think and act, their sense of dependency upon pre-prepared curriculum materials and textbooks, and strategies for establishing an effective classroom presence.

• Offers the strongest and most practical coverage of using drama in the social studies (Ch. 10).

• Contains dozens of ready-to-use and easy-to-adapt teaching ideas throughout the book.

• NCSS standards are explained.

• Five ways to evaluate portfolios provide students with useful techniques for incorporating this latest assessment tool.

• Multiple uses of technology in Social Studies are explained throughout.

• Part of the Essentials series, which also includes:

  • Essentials of Elementary Science, 3/e, by Dobey et al (ISBN: 0-205-40265-8)

  • Essentials of Elementary Language Arts, 2/e, by Wood (ISBN: 0-205-28033-1)

  • Essentials of Elementary Reading, 2/e, by Graves et al (ISBN: 0-205-28034-X)

• The chapter on dramatics has been further strengthened and expanded to include story path and new simulation material (Ch. 10).

• NEW! Coverage given to the growing influence of the federal government and President Bush's “No Child Left Behind” initiative and its impact on teaching the social studies.

• Greater emphasis on technology (Ch. 6).

• Greater attention is given to multiculturalism and how culture affects how children learn.

• Greater emphasis on the Middle East.

• Updated chapter on thinking and problem solving (Ch. 8).

• Scattered “Focus Activities” throughout.

1. Today's Elementary Social Studies Classrooms.

2. Making Plans to Teach.

3. The Social Studies Program.

4. Making Textbook Units Work for You.

5. Purposeful and Authentic Assessment and Evaluation.

6. Reading, Writing, and Technology as Tools for Social Studies Learning.

7. Study, Map, Time, and Economic Skills: The Urge Is the Edge.

8. Teaching Thinking and Learning Skills.

9. Character Education and the Development of Values, Attitudes, and Appreciation.

10. Using Simulation Games and Other Types of Drama in the Social Studies.

Social Studies Methods (Elementary)  [CORE TEXTS]   (Curriculum & Instruction)

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  Essentials of Elementary Social Studies, (Part of the Essentials of Classroom Teaching Series), 3/E
  Turner
  ©2004 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 240 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205402666 | ISBN-13: 9780205402663
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  Essentials of Elementary Social Studies presents the essentials of pertinent research, valued classroom methodology, and current practice in teaching elementary social studies at a length, format, and price perfect for the undergraduate course in social studies methods.

  It is ideal for “block” courses where more than one content area's methods are taught, or for general methods courses where the instructor would like more coverage of specific subjects.

  Providing a holistic and a problem-centered approach to teaching social studies, Turner offers preservice teachers a highly readable, realistic account of how young teachers are going to think and act, their sense of dependency upon pre-prepared curriculum materials and textbooks, and strategies for establishing an effective classroom presence.

Essentials of Elementary Social Studies presents the essentials of pertinent research, valued classroom methodology, and current practice in teaching elementary social studies. This text offers a length, format, and price perfect for the undergraduate course in social studies methods and it is ideal for “block” courses where more than one content area's methods are taught.

New to This Edition

• The chapter on dramatics has been further strengthened and expanded to include story path and new simulation material.
• NEW coverage given to the growing influence of the federal government and President Bush�s “No Child Left Behind” initiative, as well as its impact on teaching the social studies.
• The emphasis on technology has been greatly increased for the changing climate.
• The issue of multiculturalism and how culture effects how children learn, has been thoroughly updated and integrated throughout the text.
• Middle East coverage has been expanded.
• Chapter 8 Thinking and Problem Solving has been updated to encourage thinking and learning skills into the social studies classroom.
• “Focus Activities” are now provided throughout the text.
• Chapter 10 on Dramatics has been further expanded to include story path and new simulation material.

Author bio:

Dr. Thomas N. Turner, a professor of Social Science education at the University of Tennessee; holds degrees from the University of Cincinnati and Pennsylvania State University. He previously taught at the elementary, middle school, and college level in Ohio and Pennsylvania. He has published over a hundred professional articles and books as well as two children's books. In addition to his teaching, he is a traveling storyteller.

Allyn & Bacon Digital Media Archive CD-ROM for Education, 2001 Edition
Allyn & Bacon
©2001 | Allyn & Bacon | CD-ROM Only | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205319602 | ISBN-13: 9780205319602
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Classroom Management Video
Bateman & Herrell
©2015 | Allyn & Bacon | Video | Estimated Availability : 08/31/2014
ISBN-10: 0130840491 | ISBN-13: 9780130840493

CourseCompass (5.0) Instructor Quick Start Guide
Allyn & Bacon & Longman
©2007 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205531709 | ISBN-13: 9780205531707

Models for Teaching Elementary Social Studies Video
Parker
©2001 | Allyn & Bacon | Video | Out of Stock
ISBN-10: 0130289507 | ISBN-13: 9780130289506

Responding to Hate at School: A Guide for Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators
Southern Poverty Law Center
©2001 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 0130284580 | ISBN-13: 9780130284587

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  Essentials of Elementary Social Studies, (Part of the Essentials of Classroom Teaching Series), 3/E
  Turner
  ©2004 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 240 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205402666 | ISBN-13: 9780205402663
  Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

  

  Essentials of Elementary Social Studies presents the essentials of pertinent research, valued classroom methodology, and current practice in teaching elementary social studies at a length, format, and price perfect for the undergraduate course in social studies methods.

  It is ideal for “block” courses where more than one content area's methods are taught, or for general methods courses where the instructor would like more coverage of specific subjects.

  Providing a holistic and a problem-centered approach to teaching social studies, Turner offers preservice teachers a highly readable, realistic account of how young teachers are going to think and act, their sense of dependency upon pre-prepared curriculum materials and textbooks, and strategies for establishing an effective classroom presence.

This title is a member of the The Essentials of Classroom Teaching Series Series, which also contains the titles below . You can also visit the Essentials of Classroom Teaching Series Series page.

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  Essentials of Educational Technology: (Part of the Essentials of Classroom Teaching Series)
  Schwartz & Beichner
  ©1999 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 212 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205277004 | ISBN-13: 9780205277001
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  The newest addition to the Essentials series Essentials of Educational Technology, presents a brief, yet thorough examination of the major aspects of Educational Technology at a length, format, and price perfect for the undergraduate course in this subject.

  This clear and concisely written text discusses the integration of computer use into the curriculum. Presenting the material as an integrated whole, the authors use the Delta Principle, as described in Chapter Two, throughout the text to teach students to think about the enormous power and potential of technology and its ability to change the way we think and learn.

  The text relates the material to every major curriculum area and offers accompanying activities and ideas for pre- and in-service teachers. Unlike other educational technology texts, this text goes one step further by preparing students to anticipate and prevent unwanted, negative effects of technology. Additionally, the text offers a wealth of information pertaining to the World Wide Web.

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  Essentials of Elementary Language Arts, (Part of the Essentials of Classroom Teaching Series), 2/E
  Wood
  ©1999 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 198 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205280331 | ISBN-13: 9780205280339
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  The second edition of Essentials of Elementary Language Arts takes a balanced approach to the Language Arts, employing techniques of both holistic and traditional methods. Important topics are covered without weighing the reader down with heavy citations, lengthy jargon, and radical approaches. Most importantly, the text is designed to be “user friendly,” with many vignettes describing classrooms and examples of teachers' techniques and materials at various grade levels in every chapter.

  The text continues to present a brief, yet thorough examination of the major aspects of the Language Arts at a length, format, and price perfect for the undergraduate course in Language Arts methods. It is also ideal for “block” courses (Reading/Language Arts, for instance) where more than one content area method is taught, or for general methods courses where the instructor would like deeper coverage of specific subject areas.

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  Essentials of Elementary Mathematics: (Part of the Essentials of Classroom Teaching Series), 2/E
  Riedesel & Schwartz
  ©1999 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 232 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205287506 | ISBN-13: 9780205287505
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  The second edition of Essentials of Elementary Mathematics presents the essentials of pertinent research, valued classroom methodology, and current practice in teaching elementary math at a length, format, and price perfect for the undergraduate course in math methods. The text is ideal for “block” courses where more than one content area's methods are taught, or for general methods courses where the instructor would like more coverage of specific subjects.

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  Essentials of Elementary Science, (Part of the Essentials of Classroom Teaching Series), 3/E
  Dobey, Beichner & Jabot
  ©2004 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 240 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205402658 | ISBN-13: 9780205402656
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  Essentials of Elementary Science presents pertinent research, valued classroom methodology, and current practice in teaching elementary science at a length, format, and price perfect for the undergraduate course in science methods.

  It is ideal for “block” courses where more than one content area's methods are taught, or for general methods courses where the instructor would like more coverage of specific subjects.

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  Essentials of Elementary Science, (Part of the Essentials of Classroom Teaching Series), MyLabSchool Edition, 3/E
  Dobey, Beichner & Jabot
  ©2004 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper Bound with PIN; 240 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205463738 | ISBN-13: 9780205463732
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  Essentials of Elementary Science presents pertinent research, valued classroom methodology, and current practice in teaching elementary science at a length, format, and price perfect for the undergraduate course in science methods.

  It is ideal for “block” courses where more than one content area's methods are taught, or for general methods courses where the instructor would like more coverage of specific subjects.

• 
  Essentials of Elementary Social Studies, (Part of the Essentials of Classroom Teaching Series), 3/E
  Turner
  ©2004 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper; 240 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205402666 | ISBN-13: 9780205402663
  Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

  

  Essentials of Elementary Social Studies presents the essentials of pertinent research, valued classroom methodology, and current practice in teaching elementary social studies at a length, format, and price perfect for the undergraduate course in social studies methods.

  It is ideal for “block” courses where more than one content area's methods are taught, or for general methods courses where the instructor would like more coverage of specific subjects.

  Providing a holistic and a problem-centered approach to teaching social studies, Turner offers preservice teachers a highly readable, realistic account of how young teachers are going to think and act, their sense of dependency upon pre-prepared curriculum materials and textbooks, and strategies for establishing an effective classroom presence.

• 
  Essentials of Elementary Social Studies, (Part of the Essentials of Classroom Teaching Series), MyLabSchool Edition, 3/E
  Turner
  ©2004 | Allyn & Bacon | Paper Bound with PIN; 240 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0205464890 | ISBN-13: 9780205464890
  Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

  

  Essentials of Elementary Social Studies presents the essentials of pertinent research, valued classroom methodology, and current practice in teaching elementary social studies at a length, format, and price perfect for the undergraduate course in social studies methods.

  It is ideal for “block” courses where more than one content area's methods are taught, or for general methods courses where the instructor would like more coverage of specific subjects.

  Providing a holistic and a problem-centered approach to teaching social studies, Turner offers preservice teachers a highly readable, realistic account of how young teachers are going to think and act, their sense of dependency upon pre-prepared curriculum materials and textbooks, and strategies for establishing an effective classroom presence.

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