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Using both local and global perspectives, examines some of the major issues in the study of society and environment. Focuses on the study of people as social beings and the way they interact with each other within society and culture and the environment. Aims to empower future teachers to act as informed and committed educators.
Topics covered are: Who are we? ; Old families, new families ; People in the community ; Shelters ; Water.
In a time of major curriculum change, Teaching Society and Environment prepares teachers to develop and implement programs in the broad field of social and environmental studies, including humanities, history and geography. It successfully blends theory with practical approaches to provide a basis for teaching that is engaging, inquiry based and relevant to studentsa lives. As well as four new chapters covering teaching history and geography, the content also demonstrates how to foster general capabilities such as literacy, information and communication technology, intercultural understanding and thinking skills. Throughout, it strongly represents the cross-curricular dimensions of a Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectivesa and a sustainabilitya . Above all it maintains the highly-respected philosophical and practical orientations of previous editions, including a commitment to deep learning in a context of critical inquiry. With the aid of this valuable text, teachers can assist primary, middle and secondary students to become active and informed citizens who contribute to a just, democratic and sustainable future.
This second edition of a tertiary level text designed for students of education and in-service teachers has been revised and updated. Now provides new chapters on civics and citizenship education, assessing recording and reporting student learning, the conceptual strands of SOSE studies, teaching and learning techniques with an overview of teacher and student-centred modes of instruction. Includes questions and activities, a glossary, references and an index. The contributors are experts in their fields.
