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Introduction / Linda S. Levstik, Cynthia A. Tyson -- Continuity And Change In Social Studies Curriculum / Stephen J. Thornton -- Early Elementary Social Studies / Jere Brophy, Janet Alleman -- What Happens In Social Studies Classrooms?: Research On K-12 Social Studies Practice / Linda S. Levstik -- Knowing And Doing In Democratic Citizenship Education / Walter C. Parker -- International Political Socialization Research / Carole L. Hahn, Theresa Alviar-martin -- Service-learning / Rahima Wade -- Controversial Issues And Democratic Discourse / Diana Hess -- Diversity And Citizenship Education: Historical, Theoretical, And Philosophical Issues / James A. Banks, Diem Nguyen -- Social Justice And The Social Studies / Kathy Bickmore -- Gender And Sexuality In The Social Studies / Margaret Smith Crocco -- Global Education / Guichun Zong, Angene H. Wilson, A. Yao Quashiga -- Assessment And Accountability In The Social Studies / S.g. Grant, Cinthia Salinas -- Research On Students' Ideas About History / Keith C. Barton -- Research On K-12 Geography Education / Avner Segall, Robert J. Helfenbein -- Recent Research On The Teaching And Learning Of Pre-collegiate Economics / Steven L. Miller, Phillip J. Vanfossen -- Technology And Social Studies / Kathleen Owings Swan, Mark Hofer -- The Education Of Social Studies Teachers / Susan Adler -- The Professional Development Of Social Studies Teachers / Stephanie Van Hover. Edited By Linda S. Levstik, Cynthia A. Tyson. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes.
This volume investigates the current state of research in social studies education to identify effective pedagogical practices and curriculum frameworks for K-12 learners. Edited by Linda S. Levstik and Cynthia A. Tyson, the text compiles contributions from leading scholars in the field to synthesize decades of empirical study. It provides a comprehensive overview of how social studies instruction intersects with democratic citizenship, social justice, and technological integration. The work serves as a foundational reference for educators and researchers seeking to understand the complexities of teaching history, geography, and economics in diverse classroom environments.
What You Will Find
Experts and academics frequently cite this volume as a primary reference for understanding the evolution of social studies pedagogy. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which makes it a standard resource for graduate-level education programs and curriculum researchers.
Page Count:
402
Publication Date:
2008-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0203930223
ISBN-13:
9780203930229
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