Essentials of Elementary Social Studies

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Essentials of Elementary Social Studiespresents 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 includestory 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 technologyhas been greatly increased for the changing climate. The issue ofmulticulturalismand how culture effects how children learn, has been thoroughly updated and integrated throughout the text. Middle Eastcoverage has been expanded. Chapter 8Thinking and Problem Solvinghas been updated to encourage thinking and learning skills into the social studies classroom. "Focus Activities"are now provided throughout the text. Chapter 10 onDramaticshas 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.