Practical Guide to Middle and Secondary Social Studies, A (2nd Edition)
Following in the vein of her best-selling elementary book, June Chapin focuses on key topics that are critical to the teaching of social studies in the middle and secondary classrooms. This concise resource enables students to concentrate on crucial strategies and content to become effective social studies teachers who will be prepared to teach in diverse classrooms.  The text interweaves small group and individual exercises, as well as large group discussion questions to show how to apply the methods and strategies to actual classroom experiences.  It is designed to prepare readers to teach social studies creatively and thoughtfully so their students become knowledgeable and responsible citizens acting on core values and beliefs. The second edition:·         Discusses the impact of No Child Left Behind and state standards.·         Includes new materials on wireless technology, WebQuests, handheld computers, tablet PCs, blogs, and computer security to help teachers incorporate technology into the curriculum.·         Gives expanded attention to English Language Learners, differentiated instruction, use of primary sources, gender, the Civic Mission of Schools, globalization, AP courses, mounting criticism of middle and high schools, and problem-based learning. ·         Demonstrates three ways to teach a sample unit on the American Revolution including a technology approach, a conceptual approach, and a combined traditional project approach.·         Features new sample units, lesson plans, resources, and web sites in each chapter.·         Provides sample Classroom Episodes to challenge readers to react to actual classroom situations.·         Highlights a controversial topic in each chapter that explores the issues facing social studies teachers.