The Status of Social Studies by Jeff Passe, Paperback | Indigo Chapters

A volume in International Social Studies Forum: The SeriesSeries Editors Richard Diem, University of Texas at San Antonioand Jeff Passe, Towson UniversityA team of researchers from 35 states across the country developed a survey designed to create a snapshot ofsocial studies teaching and learning in the United States. With over 12, 000 responses, it is the largest surveyof social studies teachers in over three decades. We asked teachers about their curricular goals, theirmethods of instruction, their use of technology, and the way they address the needs of English languagelearners and students with disabilities. We gathered demographic data too, along with inquiries about theteachers' training, their professional development experiences, and even whether they serve as coaches. The enormous data set from this project was analyzed by multiple research teams, each with its own chapter. This volume would be a valuable resource for any professor, doctoral student, or Master's student examining the field of social studies education. It is hard to imagine a research study, topical article, or professional development session concerning social studies that would not quote findings fromthis book about the current status of social studies. With chapters on such key issues as the teaching of history, how teachers address religion, socialstudies teachers' use of technology, and how teachers adapt their instruction for students with disabilities or for English language learners, the book'scontent will immediately be relevant and useful. | The Status of Social Studies by Jeff Passe, Paperback | Indigo Chapters