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Spotlight on Young Children and Social Studies

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

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When engaged in social studies, with guidance and encouragement from adults, children develop awareness of self and family and become active participants in the larger community. The knowledge and skills learned through social studies prepare children to become informed and engaged citizens of their country and the world.In this collection of articles from Young Children and Beyond the Journal, experts discuss the historic roots of the social studies field, explain how quality books can help children understand themselves and others, and provide many examples of teachers and children engaged in meaningful social studies. The book includes a list of key resources as well as questions and activities designed to aid readers in reflecting on the articles.

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Utgivningsdatum2006-04-27
Mått212 x 276 x 6 mm
Vikt208 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieSpotlight on Young Children series
Antal sidor52
FörlagNational Association for the Education of Young Children
ISBN9781928896388

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Derry Koralek, chief publishing officer of NAEYC, oversees the development of all print and digital publishing, including books, brochures, periodicals, professional development guides, posters, and websites for educators and families. Derry is editor in chief of Young Children and TYC—Teaching Young Children.Gayle Mindes, EdD, is professor of education at DePaul University in Chicago. She teaches preservice graduate studies with a focus in social studies.

Introduction/Derry KoralekSocial Studies in Today’s Early Childhood Curricula/ Gayle MindesChildren’s Literature: A Window to Understanding Self and Others/Stephanie Feeney and Eva MoravcikExploring Social Studies through Children’s Books/ Susan Friedman with Stephanie FeeneyThe Language of Lullabies/Alice Sterling HonigUsing Social Stories to Ease Children’s Transitions/ Jennifer Briody and Kathleen McGarrySocial Studies in Action/Susan FriedmanSocial Studies: Learning about the World around Us/ Jo-Anne D’Addesio, Betsy Grob, Lenore Furman, Kathleen Hayes, and Judy DavidResources for Teaching and Learning about Social Studies/Gayle MindesReflecting, Discussing, Exploring: Questions and Follow-Up Activities/Susan FriedmanThis Is Social Studies . . .Cleaning Up the Streets/Judy David and Betsy GrobReal Superhero Play/Ruth HensenCross-Cultural E-mail Connections/Michaele Salmon and Susan Evans AkaranMaking the Calendar Meaningful/Stefanie AdamsonCristi’s Library Dilemma/Emily Vance and Patricia Jiménez Weaver