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Direct linkWargo, Jon M. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 2021
Drawing on data from a multi-sited study examining making and makerspace technologies' impact on early social studies education, this article explores how two 1st-grade children mobilized digital media to write (right) a personal issue of geo-civic injustice. Using speculative civic literacies and sound studies as conceptual tools to interrogate…
Descriptors: Social Media, Social Studies, Critical Literacy, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewedEhman, Lee H.; And Others – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1992
Describes results of a study of how eight social studies teachers use computer databases in social studies instruction. Examines how students employ the databases in problem solving, what they learn, and what factors held and hinder the process. Discusses the effects of time constraints, prior student knowledge, cooperative learning, and…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning, Databases
Peer reviewedBliss, Traci – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1989
Reports on an exploratory study examining the conditions that contribute to the frequency with which social studies teachers use groupwork. Uses both quantitative and qualitative methods. Finds that the factors contributing to use of groupwork are school and classroom factors, and teaching objectives. (SLM)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Cooperative Learning, Educational Change
Peer reviewedBrophy, Jere – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1992
Describes one fifth grade teacher's approach to the teaching of U.S. history. Reveals that the teacher limited breadth of coverage in favor of an approach that sought to connect themes and facts. Explains that the teacher incorporated language arts teaching, storytelling, writing assignments, and cooperative learning activities. (SG)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Research, Cooperative Learning, Grade 5
Peer reviewedVanSickle, Ronald L.; Hoge, John D. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1991
Identifies concepts and findings in cognitive psychology and cooperative learning relevant to teaching and learning higher cognitive skills. Derives implications from research to use as criteria for evaluating history and social science instruction programs. Critiques three models for teaching intellectual skills in the social studies curriculum.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Psychology, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking
Peer reviewedCarlson, Helen L.; Falk, Dennis R. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1989
Provides a comprehensive evaluation of using videodisc effectiveness with elementary teacher education students to develop skills in implementing cooperative learning in elementary social studies. Probes the use of the videodisc to build observation skills and cooperative group facilitation skills. Indicates that videodisc instruction offers…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Deduction, Educational Research
