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Third Edition
Thomas L. Dynneson, Richard E. Gross, and Michael J. Berson
As an essential methods and curriculum guide for teachers, Designing Effective Instruction for Secondary Social Studies presents a comprehensive and valuable model for successful classroom teaching. The authors base their model on the organizational structure of instruction, which utilizes a step-by-step system for designing, developing, and presenting courses, units, and lessons. The text is arranged in seven integrated parts that explore selected issues and federal guidelines, offering innovative solutions to practical instructional problems. Vignettes support the development of useful thinking about creative teaching in the social studies classroom, interlocking an instructor’s own learning experiences and abilities with the foundation and systematic execution of education. The Appendices continue this process with detailed models and workshops that help teachers acquire and channel the necessary design skills for effective and thorough instruction.
$52.95 list, 500 pages 10-digit ISBN: 1-57766-519-8 13-digit ISBN: 978-1-57766-519-9 © 2003 “This is the best social studies methods text I have seen. My students will enjoy the price, too.” — Thomas A. Kessinger, Xavier University Table of Contents Part 1. HISTORICAL AND IDEOLOGICAL CONCERNS 1. Origins of the Social Studies Introduction / Origins of the Social Studies / Progressive Principles / The "New" Social Studies 2. Perceptions, Ideologies, and Approaches within the Social Studies Introduction / General Goals / Questions Regarding Social Studies Instruction / Sample Scope and Sequence Patterns / The Definitions of the Social Studies / Related Definitions / Perceived Program Needs / Societal Needs / Child Needs / Instructional Program Approaches / A Citizenship Model for Service Learning Part 2. THE SUBJECT FIELDS AND DISCIPLINES OF THE SOCIAL STUDIES 3. Core Subject Fields of the Social Studies: History, Government, and Geography Introduction Introduction / Curriculum Organizations / The Disciplines 4. Important Subject Fields of the Social Studies: Economics, Sociology, Psychology, and Anthropology Introduction / The Behavioral Sciences Part 3. PREPARATION FOR EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION: Student Needs, Technology, and Motivation 5. Meeting Needs and Providing Effective Instruction Introduction / A Pre-Instructional Method / Diverse Needs / Establishing a Positive Learning Environment / Classroom Management / Dealing Effectively with Controversial and Values Issues 6. The Appropriate Use of Classroom Technology Introduction / Recognizing the Limitations of Technology / Technologies for the Social Studies 7. Motivating Student Learning Introduction / Internal and External Influences / The Teacher's Role in Motivation Part 4. IDENTIFYING INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS AND DESIGN MODELS OF COURSE, UNIT, AND LESSON DEVELOPMENT 8. The Identification and Formulation of Instructional Objectives Introduction / Identifying Behavioral Objectives 9. Designing Courses, Units, and Lessons Introduction / Four Common Design Features / The Origins and Applications of Design Models / The Purpose and Justification of Instruction / Section One: Course Design / Section Two: Unit Design / Section Three: Lesson Design Part 5. THE SELECTION AND ORGANIZATION OF SUBJECT MATTER ELEMENTS: Concepts, Skills, and Values 10. The Elements of Knowledge Introduction / What Is Worth Knowing? / Organizing Knowledge for Instruction 11. Skill Development Introduction / Skill Acquisition 12. Education for Values Introduction / Value-Related Terms / Personal, Group, and Societal Values / Value Sources / Values Education Part 6. THE SELECTION OR DEVELOPMENT OF CLASSROOM STRATEGIES, ACTIVITIES, AND MATERIALS 13. Instructional Strategies and Activities Introduction / The Nature of Instructional Strategies 14. The Evaluation, Selection, and Development of Instructional Materials Introduction / Comprehension Techniques / Textbook Instruction / Textbook Modification Part 7. EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES 15. The Formal and Informal Means of Assessing Learning Outcomes Introduction / Developing a Systematic Plan of Evaluation / Validity and Reliability Standards / Identification of Evaluation Objectives / Test Development Guidelines Appendix A: Design Lesson Plan Workshop for Teachers Appendix B: Unit Planning Workshop for Teachers Appendix C: Designing Student Contracts: Individual, Pyramid, and Group |
Designing
Effective Instruction for Secondary Social Studies