Integrating Inquiry in Social Studies Classrooms

This practical guide shows how and why in-service and pre-service teachers should use inquiry in their Social Studies lessons to develop students' critical thinking and decision-making skills. It provides a concrete framework for integrating inquiry in the classroom and provides evidence for its benefits for teaching and learning.

List of contents

Part 1; Introduction; 1: What is inquiry and why should we teach it?; 2: What does the research say about inquiry?; 3: How should we approach inquiry in the classroom?; 4: Pedagogical Content Knowledge: Content for teachers and students; Part II; Introduction; 5: Using Technology; 6: Integrating Literature; 7: Utilizing Civic Agency; 8: Using Primary Sources; 9: Evaluating Sources; 10: Focusing on Global Issues

About the author

Carolyn A. Weber is an associate professor at the University of Northern Iowa.
Heather N. Hagan is an associate professor at Coastal Carolina University.

Summary

This practical guide shows how and why in-service and pre-service teachers should use inquiry in their Social Studies lessons to develop students’ critical thinking and decision-making skills. It provides a concrete framework for integrating inquiry in the classroom and provides evidence for its benefits for teaching and learning.

Product details

• Authors: Heather Hagan, Carolyn Weber, Carolyn Hagan Weber, Weber Carolyn
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.07.2023
• EAN: 9781032227818
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3222781-8
• No. of pages: 174
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; EDUCATION / Professional Development, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Science / Sociology, teacher training, Teaching of a specific subject, Educational: Social sciences, Educational: Social sciences, social studies, EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / General