Now more than ever : "social studies" in the twenty-first century.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bryant, James A.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

x, 92 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : University Pr Of America, 2007.

Summary:

Now More Than Ever: "Social Studies" in the Twenty-first Century examines the state of social studies and history education in America while laying out an ambitious program of reform and rejuvenation. In this work Dr. Bryant presents three strategies for reinvigorating the study and teaching of history: 1. Social Studies should be history-centered and not a "catch-all" course. 2. Social Studies teachers should utilize a constructivist, or student-centered, approach. 3. Social Studies curricula must be multicultural in approach and materials.

The very purpose and meaning of teaching history is currently being debated in our society-from school boards and barber shops to the halls of Congress. Now More Than Ever challenges the reader to enter this debate with a fresh perspective and renewed passion.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Lorenzo's Revenge 1

Chapter 2 "This will be all over Washington in 24 hours" 13

Chapter 3 The Shadow of Colonel Tibbets 31

Chapter 4 Avoiding the Bishop Trap 51

Chapter 5 Beyond the Box 67

Chapter 6 It's the Telephone Poles, Stupid 83

Also by the Author 93.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9780761835530

0761835539

OCLC:

76910450