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ERIC Number: EJ461805
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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ISSN: ISSN-0093-3104
Teaching the Social Studies: Multiple Approaches for Multiple Perspectives.
Bennett, Christine; Spalding, Elizabeth
Theory and Research in Social Education, v20 n3 p263-92 Sum 1992
Presents a study analyzing the relationship between preservice teachers' perspectives of their role and how they teach social studies. Identifies seven perspectives: scholar psychologist, friendly scholar, inculcator, facilitator of thinking and lifelong learning, friendly pedagogue, empowerer, and nurturer. Concludes that multiple approaches to teaching social studies are needed to fit the multiple perspectives of teachers. (DK)
Descriptors: Career Change, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Social Studies, Social Values, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Role, Teachers, Teaching (Occupation), Teaching Methods, Teaching Styles
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Researchers; Practitioners
Language: English
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