Essentials of Elementary Social Studies, (Part of the Essentials of Classroom Teaching Series), MyLabSchool Edition (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

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Essentials of Elementary Social Studies presents the essentials of pertinent research, valued classroom methodology, and current practice in teaching elementary social studies at a length, format, and price perfect for the undergraduate course in social studies methods and ideal for " block" courses where more than one content area's methods are taught.

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Essentials of Elementary Social Studies presents the essentials of pertinent research, valued classroom methodology, and current practice in teaching elementary social studies. This text offers a length, format, and price perfect for the undergraduate course in social studies methods and it is ideal for “block” courses where more than one content area's methods are taught.

New to This Edition

• The chapter on dramatics has been further strengthened and expanded to include story path and new simulation material.
• NEW coverage given to the growing influence of the federal government and President Bush¿s “No Child Left Behind” initiative, as well as its impact on teaching the social studies.
• The emphasis on technology has been greatly increased for the changing climate.
• The issue of multiculturalism and how culture effects how children learn, has been thoroughly updated and integrated throughout the text.
• Middle East coverage has been expanded.
• Chapter 8 Thinking and Problem Solving has been updated to encourage thinking and learning skills into the social studies classroom.
• “Focus Activities” are now provided throughout the text.
• Chapter 10 on Dramatics has been further expanded to include story path and new simulation material.

Author bio:

Dr. Thomas N. Turner, a professor of Social Science education at the University of Tennessee; holds degrees from the University of Cincinnati and Pennsylvania State University. He previously taught at the elementary, middle school, and college level in Ohio and Pennsylvania. He has published over a hundred professional articles and books as well as two children's books. In addition to his teaching, he is a traveling storyteller.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 3 edition (January 2, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205464890
• ISBN-13: 978-0205464890
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #530,606 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, has TONS of great information for future teachers, September 15, 2007

By	J. Campanelli (San Marcos, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've never been super confident about teaching Social Studies, but this book has tons of great information and ideas for future teachers. This book also has ways of integrating the subjects and can be used for more information for writing lessons and units and assessing. GREAT BOOK! WILL KEEP IT FOREVER!