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Direct linkAvery, Patricia G.; Levy, Sara A.; Simmons, Annette M. M. – Social Studies, 2013
The authors argue that deliberation should be an integral part of secondary civics classrooms and teacher education programs. Drawing on a wide range of research, they contend that teaching and learning deliberative skills has the potential to build individual and group civic capacity. They share some of the results of an evaluation of one…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Secondary Education, Classroom Techniques
Peer reviewedAvery, Patricia G.; Kouneski, Nonie Peterson; Odendahl, Tom – Social Studies, 2001
Focuses on the project, "Authentic Pedagogy in the Social Studies"(APSS), that was designed to assist teachers in their work with the Minnesota High Standards. Addresses the agenda for the APSS seminars, the renewed sense of collegiality, and lessons learned. (CMK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, High Schools, Interviews, Professional Development
Peer reviewedEvans, Ronald W.; Avery, Patricia G.; Pederson, Patricia Velde – Social Studies, 1999
Considers the taboo topics that social studies teachers avoid or de-emphasize, such as topics that tend to provoke strong emotional reactions. Addresses the reasons for the stifling of taboo topics and finds that the closer a topic is to students' lives the more likely the topic is labeled as taboo. (CMK)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Agenda Setting, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum
Peer reviewedGraves, Michael F.; Avery, Patricia G. – Social Studies, 1997
Defines the Scaffolding Reading Experience as a reading improvement technique that incorporates prereading, reading, and postreading activities. Discusses how this can be used in social studies classes and provides specific examples from an 11th-grade U.S. history class. Includes a list of optional activities and teaching suggestions. (MJP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Restructuring, Elementary Secondary Education, Grade 11, Interdisciplinary Approach
Peer reviewedAvery, Patricia G.; And Others – Social Studies, 1996
Provides an overview of the nature, purpose, and instructional research related to semantic mapping. Offers a vivid description of how semantic mapping was used in a secondary social studies classroom, including how the teacher and students viewed the method. Suggests ideas and resources for interested teachers. (MJP)
Descriptors: African Culture, Associative Learning, Cognitive Mapping, Cognitive Structures
Peer reviewedAngell, Ann V.; Avery, Patricia G. – Social Studies, 1992
Addresses the teaching of world problems to elementary students. Suggests that children already are aware of world problems and the effects on their own lives. Discusses the use of group discussions, role play, and thematic resource folders to help children develop problem-solving skills for dealing with global issues and problems in their own…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Education, Global Approach
