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Sequencing Intellectual Skill Development in the Social Studies
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Deming, Basil S. – Social Studies, 1976
A model for sequencing intellectual skills through the use of learning hierarchies is provided. Applications of this model to social studies education are included. (DE)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Intellectual Development, Learning Processes
A Virtual Dig--Joining Archaeology and Fiction to Promote Critical and Historical Thinking
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Cooper, David – Social Studies, 2003
In this article, the author describes "Dr. Gesundheit and the Mysteries of Snake Valley," a mini-unit that he designed so that his middle-level students could learn to interpret archaeological diagrams, work cooperatively to discover relationships among their observations, and draw well-founded conclusions. The unit requires approximately four…
Descriptors: Discussion (Teaching Technique), Learning Activities, Class Activities, Cooperative Learning
Teaching Understanding and Developing Critical Thinking.
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Eulie, Joseph – Social Studies, 1988
Examines the relationship between teaching content or knowledge, and teaching the skills of critical thinking and problem solving. Presents key strategies to help students understand and develop critical thinking skills. Recommends use of the developmental lesson and provides several model lessons. (LS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Course Content, Critical Thinking, Decision Making