Libby Tudball, Peter Brett, Rob Gilbert
Description
Teaching Humanities and Social Sciences 8th edition prepares pre-service teachers to develop and implement lessons in the humanities and social scienc
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es learning areas from F-10. It successfully blends theory with practical approaches to provide a basis for teaching that is engaging, inquiry-based and relevant to students’ lives.
With reference to the latest Australian Curriculum, the text discusses the structure of the humanities and social sciences teaching and learning areas. Chapters on history, geography, civics and citizenship, and economics and business discuss the nature of these subjects and how to teach them to achieve the greatest benefit for students, both as sub-strands within the Year F-6/7 HASS subject and as distinct Year 7-10 subjects.
Throughout, the content maintains its highly respected philosophical and practical orientation, including a commitment to deep learning in a context of critical inquiry. With the aid of this valuable text, pre-service teachers can assist primary, middle and secondary students to become active and informed citizens who contribute to a just, democratic and sustainable future.
Resources for instructors include Instructor Guide, PowerPoints, Portfolio Activities and more.
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