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ERIC Number: EJ430515
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0741-143X
What Kind of Academic Background Does An Elementary Teacher Need to Teach Social Studies?
Miller, Janet; Corbin, Warren
Southern Social Studies Journal, v16 n1 p3-20 Fall 1990
Analyzes the number and variety of concepts found in elementary textbooks for grades kindergarten through grade six. Finds different disciplines are given different emphasis by each textbook series at each grade level. Concludes teachers need broad preparation in social and behavioral sciences. Designs three models for programs to meet those requirements. (NL)
Descriptors: Alternative Teacher Certification, Concept Teaching, Curriculum Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, Extended Teacher Education Programs, Fundamental Concepts, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Teacher Education Curriculum, Teacher Education Programs, Textbook Content, Textbook Research, Textbooks
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Content Area Teaching; Teacher Knowledge