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Martin, Leisa A. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 2007
The following study describes how eighth grade social studies students used strategies to learn material in their social studies class. Using case study methodology, the researcher explored the strategies that students used to learn information, the frequency of their strategic usage, and the students' methods for acquiring strategies. Students…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Grade 8, Social Studies, Student Attitudes
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Hughes, Andrew S.; Sears, Alan M.; Clarke, Gerald M. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1998
Describes how Problem-Based Learning (PBL) was adapted for use in social studies teacher education. Reviews the background of PBL as used in professional faculties, and offers curricular justification for its use. Examines difficulties experienced in adapting PBL to teacher education, taking into account perspectives from prospective teachers and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Principles, Higher Education, Learning Strategies
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Saye, John W.; Brush, Thomas – Theory and Research in Social Education, 2006
This paper explores how teachers with different teaching styles conceptualized and implemented a multimedia-supported problem-based inquiry (PBI) unit. We focus on how the teachers supported student thinking and examine underlying belief, knowledge, and dispositional factors that may account for differences in the teachers' practices. We…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Multimedia Instruction, Comparative Analysis, Inquiry
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Larson, Bruce E. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1997
Develops an initial theory of teachers' conceptions of classroom discussion using in-depth interviews and grounded theory's constant-comparative technique. Identifies six generally held conceptions of discussion and five factors that influenced teachers' use of discussion. Examines implications for teachers, teacher educators, and researchers…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Methods, Educational Research
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Miller, Suzanne M. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1997
Argues that understanding teachers' conceptions of discussion is a neglected and important issue. Reviews new insights from literacy research on text discussion; suggests how that literature provides a broader context for understanding social studies teachers' conceptions of classroom talk. Reflects on the relationship of open-forum discussion to…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Democratic Values, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Methods
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Larson, Bruce E. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1997
Considers issues related to teachers' conceptions, the nature of classroom discussion, and future research on these topics. Addresses the role of discussion as a method of instruction and a goal of instruction. Argues that classroom discussion promotes civic competence and integration of knowledge and skills across disciplines. (DSK)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Methods, Educational Research
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Rossi, John Allen – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1995
Maintains that most high school social studies instruction emphasizes coverage and memorization of fragmented information. Presents a definition of in-depth study and describes its implementation in an issues-centered classroom. Provides suggestions and caveats for instituting issues-oriented instruction. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
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Friedman, Adam M. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 2006
Through surveys, interviews, observations, and field notes, I examined the beliefs and practices of six high school world history teachers regarding the use of digital primary sources and the potential added value of formal training in technology as a tool for instruction. Access to equipment (namely computer projectors and school computing…
Descriptors: World History, Primary Sources, Qualitative Research, Secondary School Teachers