Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Implementing Social Action Curriculum in an Elementary Classroom: Reflections from the Journey. |
| Authors: |
Veldt, Michelle Vander1 MVanderVeldt@fullerton.edu, Ponder, Jennifer1 |
| Source: |
Social Studies Research & Practice (Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama). 2010, Vol. 5 Issue 1, p45-57. 13p. 2 Charts. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Curriculum, *Social sciences education, *Civics education, *Activity programs in education, *Service learning, *Experiential learning, *Teacher training, *Occupational training, Social action, Social policy |
| Abstract: |
This study examines how a social studies methods course, with an emphasis in civic education, is taught and carried through from its original implementation within a teacher education social studies course to practicing teachers' classrooms. Findings suggest that by implementing social action curriculum projects teachers: 1) effectively integrated emerging curriculum, 2) facilitated student-led instruction in a democratic classroom, 3) increased effective communication and built partnerships beyond the classroom, and 4) used structured reflections as a tool for growth and evaluation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
