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 their practice that will build strong social studies programs and inspire students to learn. 
language: English
title: Teaching Social Studies that Matters: Curriculum for Active Learning
titlecomplete: Teaching Social Studies that Matters: Curriculum for Active Learning
genres: Teaching, Education
ratings_count: 35
publisher: Teachers College Press