Allyn & Bacon / Merrill

Education

Browse available resources for Early Childhood Education:



Social Studies for the Preschool/Primary Child, 7/E
Carol Seefeldt, University of Maryland

ISBN-10: 0131408127
ISBN-13: 9780131408128

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2005
Format: Paper; 352 pp
Status: Temporarily out of stock

Suggested retail price: $62.67
This item is temporarily out of stock and is unavailable for purchase.



For Social Studies in Early Childhood Education and Curriculum in Early Childhood Education courses.

This popular text provides a multitude of practical ideas, suggestions, and activities that prospective early childhood teachers can use to both interest young children in social studies and integrate social studies with other sciences, art, literature, mathematics, reading, and writing. Because play is the basic means of young children's learning, the text offers a full chapter on the topic and incorporates ideas for “playing” throughout the material. There is a new emphasis on the use of such technology as e-mail, digital cameras, and the World Wide Web in this edition; and, current NAEYC standards for quality, curriculum, and professional preparation are thoroughly incorporated.

  • NEW - Ideas for using technology in every area of social studies instruction—Throughout the material.

    • Familiarize future teachers with resources found in today's classrooms—encourages them to make the most of e-mail, digital cameras, the Internet/World Wide Web, and other “high-tech” tools.

  • NEW - Discussion of the latest NAEYC standards—Including content standards.

    • Ensures students leave the class with a solid understanding of professional guidelines—readies them for the expectations of pupils, parents, principals, and the community.

  • NEW - Expanded treatment of key topics in the social studies curriculum—Including the thematic project approach and multicultural education.

    • Keeps the text up-to-date and relevant to today's educational environment—provides the content future teachers need to know in order to succeed in their first classrooms.

  • A separate chapter on diversity—With a full complement of curriculum materials, methods, and activity ideas for teaching young children to value themselves and others.

    • Offers resources and a rationale for future teachers to respect diversity—creates a template for full inclusion of all learners, regardless of special needs or individual differences.

  • Children's literature citations/references in every chapter—Including prose, poetry, and other genres.

    • Identifies current and classic works that incorporate the chapter's principles—helps students create a powerful reading list to accompany social studies content in any classroom.

  • A strong focus on child development—Throughout the text.

    • Grounds students in the general milestones of childhood growth, development, and learning—ties child development theory to effective planning for helping younger learners succeed.

  • Opening questions, a concluding summary, and references—In every chapter.

    • Organizes chapter content for quick review—focuses readers' attention on key chapter content and serves as a handy means for them to gauge their understanding.

  • Extend Your Knowledge sections—After each chapter.

    • Presents resources for taking students further into the social studies discipline—offers ideas for in-class discussion, term paper topics, and individual or group research projects.

  • Ideas for using technology in every area of social studies instruction—Throughout the material.

    • Familiarize future teachers with resources found in today's classrooms—encourages them to make the most of e-mail, digital cameras, the Internet/World Wide Web, and other “high-tech” tools.

  • Discussion of the latest NAEYC standards—Including content standards.

    • Ensures students leave the class with a solid understanding of professional guidelines—readies them for the expectations of pupils, parents, principals, and the community.

  • Expanded treatment of key topics in the social studies curriculum—Including the thematic project approach and multicultural education.

    • Keeps the text up-to-date and relevant to today's educational environment—provides the content future teachers need to know in order to succeed in their first classrooms.

PART I. PLANNING FOR THE SOCIAL STUDIES.

 1. These Are the Social Studies.

 2. Planning to Teach.

 3. Celebrating Diversity.

 4. Resources for Learning.

PART II. THE PROCESSES OF THE SOCIAL STUDIES.

 5. Self, Others, and the Community: Social Skills.

 6. Attitudes and Values.

 7. Thinking and Concept Formation.

PART III. THE CONTENT OF THE SOCIAL STUDIES.

 8. Children's Study of Time, Continuity, and Change: History.

 9. People, Places, and Environment: Geography.

10. Production, Distribution, and Consumption: Economics.

Index.

Pearson Higher Education offers special pricing when you choose to package your text with other student resources. If you're interested in creating a cost-saving package for your students, contact your Pearson Higher Education representative for pricing and ordering information.

Pearson Higher Education offers special pricing when you choose to package your text with other student resources. If you're interested in creating a cost-saving package for your students, browse our available packages below, or contact your Pearson Higher Education representative to create your own package.



Copyright ©2009 Pearson Education. All rights reserved. Legal Notice | Privacy Policy | Permissions