Handbook Of Research On Social Studies Education, Paperback by Levstik, Linda...

Handbook Of Research On Social Studies Education, Paperback by Levstik, Linda S. (EDT); Tyson, Cynthia A. (EDT), ISBN 080585536X, ISBN-13 9780805855364, Like New Used, Free P&P in the UKCivic competence is a fundamental goal of social studies, but opinions about how to build a curriculum that will result in such competence vary widely. This edition, which has been completely updated to include the latest thought and methodology, includes new research, National Council for the Social Studies standards, and emerging fields. The 19 articles, including a comprehensive introduction, describe continuity and change in social studies curricula, early elementary social studies, research on K-12 social studies practice, democratic citizenship education, international political socialization research, learning through service, controversial issues and democratic discourse, diversity and citizenship education, social justice in social studies, gender and sexuality, global education, assessment and accountability, research on students' ideas about history and on K-12 geography education, the teaching of pre-collegiate economics, technology, teacher preparation and professional development. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()