| Edition |
Rev. ed. |
| Description |
ix, 350 p. ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
SUNY series, theory, research, and practice in social education |
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SUNY series, theory, research, and practice in social education.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
The struggle for the social studies curriculum / E. Wayne Ross -- Why the study of history should be the core of social studies education / Michael Whelan -- Oppression, anti-oppression, and citizenship education / Kevin D. Vinson -- Defining the social studies curriculum: the influence of and resistance to curriculum standards and testing in social studies / Sandra Mathison, E. Wayne Ross, Kevin D. Vinson -- Whole schooling: implementing progressive school reform / Rich Gibson, J. Michael Peterson -- Multicultural social studies: schools as places for examining and challenging inequality / David W. Hursh -- Racism, prejudice, and the social studies curriculum / Jack L. Nelson, Valerie Ooka Pang -- Social studies and feminism / Nel Noddings -- Gender in the social studies curriculum / Jane Bernard-Powers -- Crafting a culturally relevant social studies approach / Gloria Ladson-Billings -- Assessment in the social studies: moving towards authenticity / Sandra Mathison -- Social studies and the arts / Terrie Epstein -- Reclaiming science for social knowledge / Stephen C. Fleury -- Decolonizing the mind for world-centered global education / Merry M. Merryfield, Binaya Subedi -- Teaching social issues: implementing the issues-centered curriculum / Ronald W. Evans -- Remaking the social studies curriculum / E. Wayne Ross. |
| Summary |
This book presents an overview of the primary issues facing teachers creating learning experiences for students in social studies. The book connects the diverse elements of the social studies curriculum--global education, social issues-centered education, and the roles of history, and the arts and sciences--thereby offering a contemporary perspective. |
| Subject |
Social sciences -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Curricula -- United States.
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Social sciences -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Curricula -- United States.
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Curriculum planning -- United States.
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| Added Author |
Ross, E. Wayne, 1956-
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| ISBN |
0791449610 |
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9780791449615 |
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0791449629 (pbk.) |
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9780791449622 (pbk.) |
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