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Essentials of Elementary Social Studies

William B. Russell III | Stewart Waters
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classroom decision making process
classroom planning
critical thinking skills
curriculum development strategies
digital history
digital teaching resources
diverse learner inclusion
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formative assessment techniques
instructional strategies
K-5
learning strategies
lesson plans
media literacy
methods
primary education pedagogy
Stewart Waters
technology
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William Russell

Product details

  • ISBN 9781032964911
  • Weight: 750g
  • Dimensions: 178 x 254mm
  • Publication Date: 08 Sep 2025
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Hardback
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Description

Essentials of Elementary Social Studies is a teacher-friendly text that provides comprehensive treatment of classroom planning, instruction, and strategies. Praised for its dynamic approaches and a writing style that is conversational yet professional, this book enables and encourages educators to effectively teach elementary social studies using creative and active learning strategies. This seventh edition has been refined with new and relevant topics and strategies needed for effectively teaching elementary social studies. Updates include:

  • A refreshed chapter on technology designed to better prepare elementary teachers to effectively incorporate technology, including artificial intelligence, into social studies instruction while understanding the benefits and dangers
  • New classroom-tested, elementary-appropriate lesson plans for each grade level (K-6), in keeping with the book’s emphasis on planning and teaching
  • New discussions on promoting inclusive practices in the classroom and supporting neurodiverse students and students with learning disabilities
  • Additional attention to discussions around citizenship for younger grades
  • New and revised case studies
  • New "Checking for Understanding" sections at the end of each chapter that offer comprehension, application, and reflection on key concepts throughout the chapters
  • Supplemental digital and video sources related to various topics throughout the chapter

Full of practical guidance for K-6 teaching, Essentials of Elementary Social Studies is essential reading for pre-service teachers in Social Studies Education and Elementary Education as well as in-service elementary social studies teachers.
About Stewart Waters | William B. Russell III

William B. Russell III is Professor of Social Science Education at the University of Central Florida, USA.

Stewart Waters is Professor of Social Science Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA.

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