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Making Humanities and Social Sciences Come Alive Early Years and Primary Education Available Now
2018, 255 x 190 mm, 540 pp 9781108445436 | Paperback (also available as an eBook)
Edited by Deborah Green, University of South Australia Deborah Price, University of South Australia
Contents
Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) education is integral in the development of active and informed citizens, and encourages learners to think critically, solve problems and adapt to change. Making Humanities and Social Sciences Come Alive: Early Years and Primary Education prepares pre-service educators to become high quality HASS educators who can unlock the potential of all students. Closely aligned with the Australian Curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework, this text is designed to enhance teaching practices in history, geography, economics and business, and civics and citizenship. The text provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the curriculum structure, the individual disciplines, pedagogical approaches to teaching HASS, inclusivity, global connections and the transition to practice. Drawing on the expertise of a diverse team of academics and educators, Making Humanities and Social Sciences Come Alive is an invaluable resource that provides pre-service educators with the knowledge and skills to deliver this exciting curriculum. •
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Closely aligned with the Australian Curriculum and the Early Years Learning Framework, this text encourages best practice in the teaching of history, geography, civics and citizenship, and economics and business in the early childhood and primary settings Each chapter draws on the expertise of a diverse group of leading academics and practising teachers from across Australia, providing comprehensive coverage of all major concepts Learning is supported through practical tips, reflections, review questions and case studies highlighting the application of theory
Part I. Humanities and Social Sciences Curriculum: 1. Making humanities and social sciences come alive: the significance of curriculum in education. 2. A guided tour of the HASS Australian Curriculum: planning and integrating learning. 3. HASS in the Early years: connecting the Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum. 4. Humanities and social sciences in the early childhood and primary years. Part II. HASS Concepts and Sub-strands: 5. Conceptual thinking in HASS. 6. The past in the present: Bringing history and citizenship education to life in early years settings. 7. History and historical inquiry. 8. Making geography come alive by teaching geographical thinking. 9. Civics and citizenship in the 21st century. 10. Bringing economics and business into educational settings. Part III. Teaching and Learning in HASS: 11. Inquiry learning – the process is essential to the product. 12. Engaging with ethical understanding in the early years and beyond: the community of inquiry approach. 13. The power of play to engage and nurture creative, independent learners. 14. Using picture books to develop language and literacies in HASS. 15. Effective assessment practices. Part IV. Integration Across Cross-Curriculum Priorities: 16. The General Capabilities’ synergy with HASS. 17. Authentic engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content in P–6 education. 18. Studies of Asia and Australia’s involvement with Asia. 19. Educating for sustainability: theoretical and practical insights for preservice teachers. Part V. HASS for all Learners: 20. Values education and social justice. 21. Culturally responsive pedagogy: respecting the diversity of learners studying humanities and social sciences. 22. Humanities and social sciences for everyone: inclusive approaches respectful of learner diversity. Part VI. Community and Global Connections: 23. Using community resources to develop active and informed citizens. 24. Uncovering hidden hems in the community. 25. Enhancing HASS learning with technology. 26. Libraries and librarians: at home with HASS. 27. Global education. Part VII. Getting Started: 28. Early career teaching in the early years. 29. Early career teaching in the primary years.
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