Are you feeling a little rusty with your social studies content knowledge? This brief primer, Social Studies Content for Elementary and Middle School Teachers, Second Edition, is just what you need. It provides a helpful overview of both U.S. and world history, in addition to basic knowledge in geography, economics, and civics. The wide history coverage will allow you to see historical event…
An informative, accessible, and interesting introduction to the ongoing story of special education. Special education is an ongoing story of people―of exceptional children, of the families of children with special needs, and of the teachers who work with them. Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education focuses on 15 experienced teachers to give readers first-person insight …
"These activities will foster participation and critical thinking in the classroom."—R. Jon Frey, Director of Speech ActivitiesAberdeen Central High School, SD "Cooperative group learning is a powerful approach, and this book provides explicit ideas and guidelines."—Stephanie van Hover, Associate Professor of Social Studies EducationUniversity of Virginia Give your students the opportunity …
Combining the latest developments in persuasion theory, research, and ethics, PERSUASION: RECEPTION AND RESPONSIBILITY, 13e helps readers develop skills as critical consumers of all forms of persuasion. It presents persuasion by examining politics, mass media, advertising, and the Internet as it challenges readers to consider how the persuasion process is affected by today's 24/7 networked and …