Essentials of Middle and Secondary Social Studies by Russell, William B. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents List of Figures List of Tables Preface 1 Becoming a Professional Social Studies Teacher

Looking Ahead Can You? Do You? Focus Activity Influences and Experiences Professional Certification, Conduct, and Ethics Professional Organizations Professional Development Looking Back Extension Self-Test Resources

2 Contemporary Social Studies

Looking Ahead Can You? Do You? Focus Activity The Goals of Social Studies Why is There Controversy in Social Studies? Social Studies Curriculum Incorporating Themes from the Standards Social Studies and the Common Core Constructivism and Social Studies A Problems Approach to Social Studies Problems Approach in the Classroom The Social Science Disciplines Looking Back Extension Self-Test Resources

3 Instructional Planning for Social Studies

Looking Ahead Can You? Do You? Focus Activity Why is Planning Important? Setting the Stage: Creating the Environment Why Don’t Teachers Plan? Textbook–Centered Units Types of Planning for Social Studies Units Deciding on Unit Topics Developing the Unit Plan Instructional Objectives Content Outlines and Flowcharts Concept Webs Moving Toward the Development of Activities Unit Elements Format Finding and Using Prepared Units Planning for Shorter Instructional Sequences Looking Back Extension Self-Test Resources

4 Assessment and Evaluation in Social Studies

Looking Ahead Can You? Do You? Focus Activity The Role of Assessment in the Social Studies Principles of Assessment Guidelines for Assessment Authentic Assessment and Portfolios Assessment through Tests Assessing Projects and Reports Subjective Assessment Peer Assessment and Self-Assessment Checklist and Rubric Assessment Analytical Assessment Teacher Observations and Anecdotal Records Looking Back Extension Self-Test Resources

5 Reading and Writing in Social Studies

Looking Ahead Can You? Do You? Focus Activity Every Teacher is a Reading Teacher Reading and Writing Assignments in the Social Studies Reading Skills Needed in Social Studies Helping Students Read Social Studies Materials Less Can Be More: Quality Reading in Social Studies Reading Textbooks Reading Questions and Task Statements Reading Social Studies-Themed Trade Books Connecting Writing to Both Social Studies and Reading Organizing to Write Developing Research and Reporting Skills Writing Creatively Looking Back Extension Self-Test Resources

6 Social Studies and Diverse Learners

Looking Ahead Can You? Do You? Focus Activity Multiple Intelligences Multicultural Directions in Social Studies Social Studies and English Language Learners (ELLs) Social Studies and Exceptional Education Students Looking Back Extension Self-Test Resources

7 Teaching Thinking, Problem Solving, and Skill Acquisition

Looking Ahead Can You? Do You? Focus Activity Thinking Skills Logical Thinking and Analyzing Skills Critical and Creative Thinking Problem-Solving and Inquiry Promoting Critical Thinking with Modules Promoting Inquiry with Case Studies Incorporating Thinking and Learning Skills in Social Studies Building the Desire to Master Study Skills Finding Information Maps and Globes Using Maps Charts, Graphs, and Maps Economic Skills Looking Back Extension Self-Test Resources

8 Cooperative Learning in Social Studies

Looking Ahead Can You? Do You? Focus Activity Social Factors in Cooperative Learning Groups Different Approaches to Grouping Cooperative and Collaborative Learning and Curricular Goals Organizing Cooperative and Collaborative Learning Groups Student Roles in Cooperative Learning “Minds-On” Learning Inquiry Projects and Problem-Centered Group Activities Cooperative Centers Cooperative Learning and Technology Looking Back Extension Self-Test Resources

9 Drama, Role Play, and Simulations

Looking Ahead Can You? Do You? Focus Activity The Importance of Drama in Social Studies Drama Through Reading Role Plays and Other Structured Drama Techniques Art and Story-Related Dramatic Techniques Reenactment Interactional Drama Story Telling in Social Studies Process Drama in Social Studies Effective Use of Drama in Social Studies Simulation Games Mock Trials Looking Back Extension Self-Test Resources

10 Issues-Centered Learning and Decision Making

Looking Ahead Can You? Do You? Focus Activity Issues-Centered Learning Decision-Making Skills in Relation to Values What Values Do You Teach? Developing Values Character Development and Citizenship Character and Values: A Worldview Perspective Looking Back Extension Self-Test Resources

11 Technology and Media in Social Studies

Looking Ahead Can You? Do You? Focus Activity Getting Started: Technology as a Productive Tool Technology and Standards Enhancing Instruction with the Internet Teaching with Film Social Media Challenges to Technology Integration Looking Back Extension Self-Test Resources

12 Lesson Plans for Secondary Social Studies

Looking Ahead Can You? Do You? Focus Activity Economics Geography Psychology Sociology World History U.S. Government U.S. History Looking Back Extension Self-Test Resources

References About the Authors Index

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