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Social Studies in Action Methodology Workshop; Exploring Unity and Diversity

03/28/2003

Session 3 - Social Studies in Action Methodology Workshop. closed captioned

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Series

Social Studies in Action Methodology Workshop

Program

Exploring Unity and Diversity

Program Number

103

Series Description

A video workshop for K-5 teachers; 8 one-hour video programs, workshop guide, and Web site; graduate credit available. This video workshop provides a methodology framework for teaching social studies, with a focus on creating effective citizens. The eight video programs feature K-5 teachers exploring social studies themes, theories of learning, teaching strategies, and ways to connect social studies to the world beyond the classroom. Led by social studies educator Mary A. McFarland, the onscreen participants reflect on fundamental issues in teaching and learning social studies through discussions, debates, and activities that can be adapted to a K-5 curriculum. With the companion Web site and guide, this video workshop provides a stimulating learning experience for individual teachers or professional development groups. Series release date: 2003

Program Description

A video workshop for K-5 teachers; 8 one-hour video programs, workshop guide, and Web site; graduate credit available. This video workshop provides a methodology framework for teaching social studies, with a focus on creating effective citizens. The eight video programs feature K-5 teachers exploring social studies themes, theories of learning, teaching strategies, and ways to connect social studies to the world beyond the classroom. Led by social studies educator Mary A. McFarland, the onscreen participants reflect on fundamental issues in teaching and learning social studies through discussions, debates, and activities that can be adapted to a K-5 curriculum. With the companion Web site and guide, this video workshop provides a stimulating learning experience for individual teachers or professional development groups.

Duration

00:58:25

Asset Type

Broadcast program

Media Type

Video

Topics

Education

Citation

Chicago: “Social Studies in Action Methodology Workshop; Exploring Unity and Diversity,” 03/28/2003, GBH Archives, accessed July 27, 2024, http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_54A758C16360425F86476CDE633681FE.

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APA: Social Studies in Action Methodology Workshop; Exploring Unity and Diversity. Boston, MA: GBH Archives. Retrieved from http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_54A758C16360425F86476CDE633681FE