Full Description
This book anchors the social studies as the central unifying force for young children. Teachers use the inquiry process to foster child development of social skills and citizenship ideals in their first classroom experiences. Curriculum is built starting with children's natural curiosity to foster literacy in all its form—speaking, listening, reading, writing. Along the way, young children acquire knowledge and academic skills in civics, economics, geography and history. Shown throughout are ways to promote social learning, self-concept development, social skills and citizenship behaviors. Featured here are individually appropriate and culturally relevant developmental practices. Considered are the importance of family collaboration and funds of knowledge children bring to early care and education. Contributors to this edition bring expertise from bilingual, early education, literacy, special education and the social studies. Beginning with citizenship and community building the authors consider all aspects of teaching young children leading to a progression of capacity to engage civically in school and community.
Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables and Textboxes
Foreword by Dominic F. Gullo, Ph.D.
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Contributors
An Introduction to the Book: Why Should Social Studies Be the Curricula Anchor for Young Children?
Gayle Mindes, Ed.D.
1 Why Is Studying Social Studies Important for Young Learners?
Mark Newman, Ph.D.
2 How Are Literacy and Social Studies Inextricably Linked?
Marie Ann Donovan, Ed.D., and Gayle Mindes, Ed.D.
3 How Can Social Studies Anchor the Curriculum?
Gayle Mindes, Ed.D.
4 Children's Literature for Children's Social Studies
Marie Ann Donovan, Ed.D.
5 Why Is the Evidence for Equitable and Effective Early Care and Education Programs an Essential Foundation for the Early Childhood Social Studies Teacher?
Iheoma U. Iruka, Ph.D.
6 Meeting the Needs of Young Emergent Bilinguals
Xiaoning Chen, Ph.D.
7 How Are We Including and Supporting All Children, Helping All Children Thrive?
Michelle Parker-Katz, Ph.D., and Amanda Passmore, Ph.D.
8 How Does Social Studies Help Young Children Learn About Community and Citizenship?
Mark Newman, Ph.D.
9 How Are Young Children Involved in Civic Engagement?
Gayle Mindes, Ed.D.
Appendixes
A. General Lesson Planning
Amy Clark, Ph.D.
B. Integrated Unit Outline Planning Template
Amy Clark, Ph.D.
C. Investigation Planning Guide
Amy Clark, Ph.D.
D. Lesson Planning Template
Megan Schumaker-Murphy, Ed.D.
Glossary
References
Index
