Effective Teaching in Elementary Social Studies, Fifth Edition

For Elementary Social Studies Methods courses.Completely rewritten, the fifth edition of this popular text again helps children develop thinking skills and master foundational principles while encouraging them to understand the world, approach challenges from multiple perspectives, and stand firm in the face of injustice. Material focuses on the role of social studies in creating thoughtful, involved citizens and provides an overview of the history of social studies that helps prospective teachers grasp the significance of social studies in the accomplishment of this goal.