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Teaching Social Studies That Matters: Curriculum for Active Learning

Book Description
No 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 ... More
Book Information
PublisherTeachers College Press
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages127
ISBN-100807745235
ISBN-13978-0807745236
Publication Date10/01/2004
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About Stephen J. Thornton (Author) : Stephen J. Thornton is a published author. Published credits of Stephen J. Thornton include Teaching Social Studies That Matters: Curriculum for Active Learning.
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About Nel Noddings (Foreword) : Nel Noddings is credited in . Published credits of Nel Noddings include Teaching Social Studies That Matters: Curriculum for Active Learning.
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