Teaching Elementary Social Studies : Principles and Applications

Zarrillo, James J.

ISBN 10: 0024313521 / ISBN 13: 9780024313522

Published by Prentice Hall PTR, 1999

Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 9700587-75

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.

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

Bibliographic Details

Title: Teaching Elementary Social Studies : ...
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication Date: 1999
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 1st Edition.