Teaching Social Studies that Matters: Curriculum for Active Learning

by Stephen J. Thornton

No plan to increase achievement and enact reform in the social studies classroom will succeed without recognizing the central importance of the teacher as the “gatekeeper” of instruction. In this book, Thornton details why teachers must develop strong skills in curriculum planning and teaching methods in order for effective instruction to occur. Thornton helps teachers to develop a vision of their practice that will build strong social studies programs and inspire students to learn.

Genres: Education, Teaching

Paperback

First published October 1, 2004

Reviews

[Kristi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read, but Thornton provides much to think about it, especially on social studies methods courses. He seems to have read the minds of my fellow social studies MAT cohort members and myself-- we know history, some of use even know political science, economics, and the like, but how the heck do we teach it?

[Ericschirmer · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book was a beneficial read as it posed many good points regarding the need for teachers to take control of their classrooms regardless of the challenges which ever-changing curriculum may bring.

[Melisa]

yılın ilk okuması nasılsa yıl da öyle geçmez umarım :(