Böcker av Jere Brophy

Drawing on interview data, the authors describe K-3 students' knowledge and thinking about basic aspects of the social world that are addressed in the elementary social studies curriculum. The interviews focused on human activities relating to cultural universals that are commonly addressed in the elementary social studies curriculum

Advocates an inquiry and activity-based view of social studies teaching that respects the points of view of students and teachers. This book offers systematic support, and advice for new teachers. It includes examples. It is suitable as a text for undergraduate and graduate pre-service social studies methods courses.

Describes and illustrates how primary teachers can engage their students in social studies lessons and activities that are structured around powerful ideas and have applications to their lives outside of school. This book portrays the teaching that connects concepts and skills emphasized in national and state standards.