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Showing 1 to 20 of 38 for “"Social Studies Education"”.
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A Microteaching Sequence for Teaching the Reflective Method to Undergraduates in Social Studies Education
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A study of the role of local supervisors of social studies education in Virginia
… between the perceptions of local supervisors of social studies, social studies teachers, and building principals relative to the role of the local supervisor of social studies education. Data were gathered to determine the perceptions of supervisors, teachers, and principals regarding actual and …
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Problematizing the present and possibilizing the future : designing a critical historiography "history of the present" framework for social studies education.
… framework for critical historical analysis in social studies classrooms using a Design-Based Research methodology with a Constructivist Grounded Theory approach and an embedded multiple case study. By drawing on various approaches to critical historiography, including genealogy and historical …
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Maldivian primary teachers activate and shape their Social Studies pedagogies through reflection
… Maldivian primary teachers perceive and teach social studies, a subject crucial for preserving cultural identity and for promoting sustainable development. As a Maldivian social studies educator, I view social studies education as an empowering force for fostering critical thinking, empathy, …
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Teachers' Perceptions of the Construction of National Identity through the Primary School Social Studies Program in Malawi
This study looks at social studies teachers' perceptions of Malawi's national identity as it is promoted through Malawi's primary school social studies education. The following research questions were posed: 1) What are teachers' perceptions of national identity in Malawi? 2) What are teachers' …
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Pedagogy for Latino/a Newcomer Students: A Study of Four Secondary Social Studies Teachers in New York City Urban Newcomer Schools
… newcomer schools conceptualized and implemented social studies education for newcomer Latino/a youth. I designed this multi-site, collective case study to examine the perspectives and decision making of four social studies teachers' enacted pedagogy for Latino/a newcomer students. I documented …
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A case study of curriculum controversy: the Virginia Standards of Learning for history and the social sciences
… Controversy often accompanies the development of social studies curriculum because the purpose of social studies education is the preparation of the young for citizenship. Individuals disagree over what characteristics define the good citizen, as well as what knowledge and skills are necessary for …
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An American History Curriculum for Eighth Grade Gifted Students
… The program consists of a series of independent studies in which the teacher is a facilitator who sets the stage and encourages students' endeavors. The study units developed for this project include objectives representing all levels in Bloom/s Taxonomy. The curriculum was evaluated by …
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"""Painting the lily"": An examination of 5th grade students' learning experiences in an arts-infused curriculum"
… Particularly, I looked for ways in which social studies and art could be integrated in a more holistic and thematic curriculum. Since the inclusion of NCLB, instruction in social studies education and the fine arts has significantly decreased. My study seeks ways to make students’ learning …
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Teacher Efficacy in Geography: A Mixed Methods Study of Formal and Informal Teacher Education
… critical issue within the field of geography and social studies education. Recent studies conclude that many geography teachers have little to no coursework in geography and many are not prepared to teach geography in the K-12 classrooms. Attending geography-related professional development, and …
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Teaching About Disability and Special Education in a Secondary Social Studies Teacher Education Program: A Self-Study
The civic mission of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) affirms the need for teachers to meet the unique and diverse learning needs of students with disabilities. However, scholarly work within social studies is limited regarding effective teaching practices for students with …
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A Study of the Teaching Methods, Materials, Class Organizations, and Opinions of American History Teachers in Selected Iowa High Schools
… the study was to examine the present status of social studies education in selected Iowa public high schools. The research particularly focused on aspects of social studies education related to the "new social studies" movement. The study concentrated on American History classes, since they …
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Multiple Perspective in United States History: Shifting Perspectives in High School Students
AbstractAs secondary social studies education in the United States moves toward inquiry and constructivist models of teaching, much of the history that is taught is stuck in a fairly rigid narrative. This narrative has been written and refined by historians and high school textbook writers until …
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High School Social Studies Teachers Beliefs and Education for Democratic Citizenship
This study explores secondary social studies teachers' beliefs about the concept of citizenship. The development of citizenship in young people is an often-stated goal for schooling in the USA. The most prominent social studies professional organization, the National Council for the Social Studies, …
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How is Citizenship Represented in Theory and Research in Social Education (TRSE)? A Content and Discourse Analysis
Theory and Research in Social Education (TRSE) is arguably considered the flagship journal of research in social studies education. TRSE has been published on an uninterrupted basis for more than 40 years, dating back to its first publication in October of 1973. Given the longevity of TRSE and its …
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A critical analysis of the curricular landscape of secondary Social Studies across the Deep South since the rise of standardization and accountability with No Child Left Behind
Social Studies as both a field and subject in K-12 education is nebulous and is constantly changing. Since each state is responsible for their own education system, the result is that how Social Studies (and specifically history) is taught in each state differs. History education has proven to be a …
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"A republic, if you can keep it" : a case study analyzing critical thinking and civic engagement within pedagogical practices of secondary social studies educators in Lahaina, Hawai`i.
One of the most polarizing issues in education is how students formulate their own opinions of society and the world. Social studies education, including what curriculum should be taught, what material and mediums teachers utilize to teach, and how teachers educate students to think, are essential …
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Let's Piece the Past Together: Writing a Book about African Diaspora Archaeology Education for Middle School Students
<p>Archaeology education and outreach for the general public is more widely recognized among professionals in the cultural resource management industry, academia, and among primary and secondary school educators. However, are archaeology education materials incorporating archaeological theory, …
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Let's Piece the Past Together: Writing a Book about African Diaspora Archaeology Education for Middle School Students
<p>Archaeology education and outreach for the general public is more widely recognized among professionals in the cultural resource management industry, academia, and among primary and secondary school educators. However, are archaeology education materials incorporating archaeological theory, …
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