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100			_aThornton, Stephen J.
245			_aTeaching social studies that matters : _bcurriculum for active learning / _cStephen J. Thornton.
260			_aNew York : _bTeachers College Press,  _c2005.
300			_axi, 127 p. : _bill. ; _c23 cm.
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520			_aNo plan to increase achievement and enact reform in the social studies classroom will succeed without recognizing the central importance of the teacher as the "gatekeeper" of instruction. In this book, Thornton details why teachers must develop strong skills in curriculum planning and teaching methods in order for effective instruction to occur. Thornton helps teachers to develop a vision of their practice that will build strong social studies programs and inspire students to learn. Features: An approach to preparing purposeful teachers, acknowledging that teachers make daily decisions concerning what to teach and how to teach it. Replicable examples of the kinds of reflective practice that will enable teacher to animate classroom instruction and create a dynamic social studies curriculum. An analysis of how teachers adapt and shape state and district level curricula and classroom materials to fit the specific needs of their students--a model of how to develop an instructional program with suggestions for lesson planning. In-depth examinations of alternative ways of educating teachers in subject matter and teaching methods
650			_aSocial sciences _x Study and teaching (Elementary) _xCurricula. _zUnited States
650			_aSocial sciences _xStudy and teaching (Secondary) _xCurricula. _zUnited States
650			_aCurriculum planning _zUnited States.
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