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Shuttleworth, Jay – Social Studies, 2015
Understanding the pressing need for humans to limit their consumption to more supportable levels, this study investigated how one social studies teacher taught the social issues associated with a sustainable food supply. This article discusses what the teacher's curricular, pedagogical, and assessment strategies were in engaging students with…
Descriptors: Social Studies, Teaching Methods, Evaluation Methods, Student Evaluation
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Heitzmann, William Ray – Social Studies, 1974
The article discusses how a social science teacher can successfully use the political cartoon in the classroom. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Cartoons, Evaluation Methods, Social Sciences, Teaching Methods
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Ellis, Arthur; Alleman-Brooks, Janet – Social Studies, 1977
Several examples are presented to illustrate possible methods for unobtrusively evaluating outcomes of problem-solving-oriented social studies learning. Evaluation techniques such as observation, interviewing, checklists, and self-awareness exercises are explained. (Author/JR)
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation, Evaluation Methods
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Lockledge, Ann – Social Studies, 1997
Provides a comprehensive overview of methods integrating portfolio assessment into middle and high school social studies. Discusses specific interrelationships between instructional styles and portfolio assessment. Outlines tips for creating a portfolio, suggests relevant topics, and provides evaluative criteria. (MJP)
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Evaluation Methods, High Schools, Informal Assessment