num_pages: 170
description: McKay and Gibson (both elementary education, U. of Alberta) review the international research and literature on topics that they think should be considered when reconceptualizing social studies teaching and learning for the 21st century. Drawing from international and national social studies journals, textbooks, research handbooks, publications, and conference programs, they focus particularly on orientations to citizenship education; the role of the disciplines of history, geography, and the other social sciences; and diverse epistemological, such as constructivist theory, as influences on teaching and learning social studies. The also include sections on curricular influences on social studies, and children's ways of learning. A summary of possible implications for K-12 social studies teaching and learning is provided for each section. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
language: English
title: Social Studies For The 21st Century: A Review Of Current Literature And Research
titlecomplete: Social Studies For The 21st Century: A Review Of Current Literature And Research (Mellen Studies in Education)
publisher: Edwin Mellen Pr