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Keitges, Mark Joji – ProQuest LLC, 2018
The concept of "global learning" has become a pervasive buzzword in higher education in the United States. While the term is well-known, its meanings are multiple. In some instances, global learning refers to a modernization of liberal education initiatives, while in others it refers to the implementation of global experiences abroad. In…
Descriptors: Ethics, Global Approach, Aesthetics, Guidelines
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Hawley, Todd – Journal of Inquiry and Action in Education, 2012
Grounded in a belief in the transformative possibilities of social studies teacher education, I present an argument for considering the development of purpose as both content and pedagogy of social studies teacher education. As part of developing a coherent pedagogy of rationale-based social studies teacher education, I begin by exploring the…
Descriptors: Social Studies, Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Educators, Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Clark, J. Spencer – ProQuest LLC, 2011
This qualitative study investigated preservice social studies teachers' thinking about personal agency. This study used a case study design and was conducted in a semester long undergraduate social studies methods course. The findings drew upon data from eight participants. The participants were selected based on their stated purpose for teaching…
Descriptors: Social Studies, Methods Courses, Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers
Adler, Susan; Confer, B. J. – 1998
This qualitative study examined how a methods class focusing on beliefs about teaching for democracy in a diverse society influences the beliefs and pedagogical decision making of a group of preservice teachers. This inquiry, a 2-year study of preservice social studies teachers, encompassed their social studies methods course, student teaching…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Decision Making, Democracy, Diversity (Student)
Lee, Helen C. – 1984
This description of a process used in a social studies methods course presents an experiential approach to helping students learn power sharing and decision-making skills. By leaving students alone with instructions to decide cooperatively on desired class changes, type of evaluation, and leadership, students gain experience in negotiation and…
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, Decision Making Skills, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
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White, Charles S. – Computers in the Schools, 1991
Describes methods of using technology in a preservice social studies methods course that show how technology can support teacher planning and how technology can increase teacher effectiveness. Knowledge of instructional materials is discussed, and how to demonstrate the integration of technology into the curriculum through simulations for decision…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Curriculum Development, Databases
Little, Timothy H. – 1984
This case study describes the development of elementary social studies methods courses appropriate for two new alternative Michigan State University teacher education programs entitled "Learning Community" and "Multiple Perspectives." The "Learning Community" program prepares teachers to teach school subjects effectively while focusing upon the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Course Content