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Leckie, Alisa; Wall, Amanda – Current Issues in Middle Level Education, 2016
This study explored how pre-service teachers integrated literacy in middle level social studies. This study was conducted in the context of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and their focus on disciplinary literacy, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Standards and their focus on rich clinical experiences, and…
Descriptors: Middle School Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Social Studies, Literacy Education
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Thomas, Shelley; Howell, Penny – Current Issues in Middle Level Education, 2012
This study documented curriculum decisions made by an eighth grade social studies teacher as he prepared students for their high-stakes test. When considering how to best meet students' needs, the teacher described tensions between the pressures of standards and testing and his commitment to cultural responsiveness. Perceptions about these…
Descriptors: Middle School Teachers, Grade 8, Social Studies, High Stakes Tests