Now More Than Ever: 'Social Studies' in the Twenty-first Century

by James A. Bryant Jr.

Overview

Now More Than Ever: Social Studies in the 21st Century examines the state of social studies and history education in America while laying out an ambitious program of reform and rejuvenation. In this work Dr. Bryant presents three strategies for reinvigorating the study and teaching of history:
1."Social Studies" should be history-centered and not a "catch-all" course.
2.Social Studies teachers should utilize a constructivist, or student-centered approach .
3.Social Studies curriculum must be multicultural in approach and materials.

The very purpose and meaning of teaching history is currently being debated in our society-from school boards and barber shops to the halls of Congress. Now More Than Ever challenges the reader to enter this debate with a fresh perspective and renewed passion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761835530
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	10/23/2006
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	108
Product dimensions:	5.99(w) x 8.81(h) x 0.38(d)

About the Author

James A. Bryant, Jr. is Assistant Professor for Curriculum and Instruction at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. He holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of North Dakota. He is also the author of Curley (University Press of America, 1994.)

Table of Contents

Part 1 Preface Part 2 Acknowledgements Part 3 Author's Note Chapter 4 Lorenzo's Revenge Chapter 5 "This will be all over Washinton in 24 hours" Chapter 6 The Shadow of Colonel Tibbets Chapter 7 Avoiding the Bishop Trap Chapter 8 Beyond the Box Chapter 9 It's the Telephone Poles, Stupid Chapter 10 Select Bibliography Part 11 About the Author Part 12 Also by the Author