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Supporting quality social studies instruction: the social studies practices continuum
Ist Teil von
Social studies research & practice, 2021-10, Vol.16 (2), p.172-178
Ort / Verlag
Bingley: Emerald Publishing Limited
Erscheinungsjahr
2021
Quelle
Emerald Management 200
Beschreibungen/Notizen
PurposeThis article presents the social studies practices continuum, which is a tool that supports social studies teachers in implementing inquiry-based practices in their classrooms. It was designed by the authors based on similar instruments found in science education and informed by the College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies Standards.Design/methodology/approachThe article describes the instrument's creation and describes its use with preservice teachers in teacher preparation programs, inservice teachers during district-based professional development.FindingsThe continuum has been used as a reflective tool for teachers and curriculum developers, and as a tool for instructional coaches and administrators to improve teaching practices.Originality/valueThis article offers a new tool for teachers and supervisors to use in improving instruction.