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Book Synopsis: Teaching Social Studies: A Methods Book for Methods Teachers, features tasks designed to take preservice teachers deep into schools in general and into social studies education in particular. Organized around Joseph Schwab's commonplaces of education and recognizing the role of inquiry as a preferred pedagogy in social studies, the book offers a series of short chapters that highlight learners and learning, subject matter, teachers and teaching, and school context.
The 42 chapters describe tasks that the authors assign to their methods students as either in-class or as outside-of-class assignments. The components of each chapter are:
- Summary of the task
- Description of the exercise (i.e., what students are to do, the necessary resources, the timeframe for completion, grading criteria)
- Description of how students respond to the activity
- Description of how the task fits into the overall course
- List of readings and references
- Appendix that supplements the task description
Details
Are you a preservice teacher looking for a comprehensive, hands-on guide to teaching social studies? Look no further! Teaching Social Studies: A Methods Book for Methods Teachers is here to help you dive deep into the world of social studies education. Written by experienced educators, this book takes you on a journey through the essential elements of teaching, from learners and subject matter to teachers and school context.
One of the unique features of this book is its focus on inquiry-based pedagogy. We understand that the best way for students to truly understand social studies is through active participation and exploration. That's why each chapter includes a variety of tasks designed to engage you in real-life classroom experiences. Whether you're completing these tasks in-class or outside of class, you'll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and gain valuable teaching skills.
Each chapter follows a clear structure, providing a summary of the task, a description of the exercise, and guidelines for completion and evaluation. Additionally, the book offers a list of recommended readings and references to supplement your learning. With all of these resources at your fingertips, you'll have everything you need to excel in your methods course.
Don't miss out on the chance to become a confident and effective social studies teacher. Get your copy of Teaching Social Studies: A Methods Book for Methods Teachers today and start your journey towards becoming an expert educator!
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