Teaching Elementary Social Studies: Principles and Applications - Softcover

Zarrillo, James J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0024313521 ISBN 13: 9780024313522

Publisher: Pearson, 1999

Synopsis

Text is appropriate for course in Elementary Social Studies Methods

This book presents a methodology that offers every child a chance to succeed regardless of language, culture, intellectual ability, physical attributes, emotional capabilities, or social skills. It encourages teachers to recognize that each child is unique and brings a special set of skills and abilities to the classroom. The unifying theme of the text is diversity, and the author introduces several dimensions beyond the pluralistic nature of the student population. It promotes the idea that diverse students require a diverse pedagogy and offers specific ways to introduce meaningful topics in ways that will engage all students.

About this title

Synopsis

A textbook for elementary teachers in training in which Zarrillo (California State U.-Hayward) defines social studies, reviews the historical principles behind constructivist teaching and learning, explores the fundamentals of social studies teaching with an emphasis on planning lessons and units to

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0024313521
• ISBN 13: 9780024313522
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 398