Trends & Issues in Canadian Social Studies
Edited by Ian Wright and Alan Sears

A collection of twenty timely articles written by distinguished Canadian education scholars on a wide range of issues and topics that concern Canadian social studies teachers. Social studies education is introduced with an examination of definitional issues and its history as a school subject in Canada. The collection goes on to explore a diverse array of contemporary trends, discussing theoretical as well as practical aspects of social studies education. Important issues facing Canadian teachers and students are examined in detail, making a solid collection that will be of great interest and value to new teachers, and an excellent addition to the professional library of practisting teachers.

Ian Wright teaches social studies education in the Department of Curriculum Studies at the University of British Columbia Faculty of Education. Alan Sears teaches in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of New Brunswick. Other contributors to this anthology include Terrance R. Carson, Roland Case, Penney Clark, Gerald Clarke, Elspeth Deir, Robert Fowler, Susan E. Gibson, Andrew S. Hughes, Jack Kehoe, Joseph M. Kirman, Elizabeth A. Lange, Floyd McCormick, Geoffrey Milburn, John Myers, Ken Osborne, Jennifer Pazienza, Sheila D. Rose, Avner Segall, Peter Seixas, Noella Steinhauer, Walt Werner, and Ruth Yates.

"An up-to-date anthology of contributions from Canadian social studies educators recognized for their commitment to curricular improvement in social studies education. This book provides a good theoretical approach to social studies education ... [and] would be a useful addition to any professional teacher education collection. Rating: Excellent!"-Lyn Currie, Resource Links

Contents

1. Social Studies in Canada
2. Citizenship Education and Social Studies
3. "Home-Grown Product" or "Made in America"? History of Social Studies in English Canada
4. Preparing Social Studies Teachers: The Issue of Subject-Matter Knowledge for Teaching
5. The Place of History within Social Studies
6. The Place of Geography within Social Studies
7. Multiculturalism in Social Studies
8. Ethics in a Technological Society: Technology and Social Studies
9. Themes of Global Education
10. Law-Related Education in Social Studies
11. Peace Education in Social Studies
12. "De-transparent-izing" Media Texts in the Social Studies Classroom: Media Education as Historical/Social Inquiry
13. The Education of Indians and Educating about Indians
14. Locally Developed Inclusive Curriculum Projects: A Field Report from the Yukon
15. Integrating Text and Image: Teaching Art and History
16. Critical Thinking and Social Studies
17. Inquiry in Social Studies
18. Getting the Idea: An Introduction to Concept Learning and Teaching in Social Studies
19. Cooperative Learning: Putting the "Social" into Social Studies
20. Assessment and Evaluation in Social Studies: Finding Windows into the Mind of the Learner

For students in teacher education programs; a professional resource for practising teachers
Paper, 384 pp, 6 x 9
ISBN 1-895766-33-8 $24.95

The Canadian Anthology of Social Studies:
Issues and Strategies for Teachers
Edited by Roland Case and Penney Clark

Published by Simon Fraser University and distributed by Pacific Educational Press, this new anthology is a comprehensive collection of articles on social studies methodology. It offers countless suggestions to new and practising teachers, including exemplary activities and assessment devices, and contains handy point-form presentation of strategies, checklists, and inventories. The Canadian Anthology of Social Studies is much more than a mere compilation of teaching ideas; thoughout, the authors connect practical recommendations with the underlying theoretical issues that provide context, insight, and direction for social studies teaching and learning.

Roland Case teaches in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. Penney Clark teaches in the Department of Curriculum Studies at the University of British Columbia. Other contributors to the anthology include Tony F. Arruda, Chuck Chamberlin, Bob Davis, Heather Devine, Harry Dhand, Kieran Egan, Margaret Ferguson, John W. Friesen, Susan E. Gibson, Larry Glassford, Susan Hargraves, Todd A. Horton, Michael Ling, Roberta McKay, Milton McLaren, Dennis Milburn, Tom Morton, Ken Osborne, Jim Parsons, Alan Sears, Peter Seixas, Neil Smith, Jane Turner, Walt Werner, and Ian Wright.

Highlights

• an engaging and comprehensive course reader for introductory or advanced methodology courses in elementary and secondary social studies
• a valuable addition to the professional reference library of any social studies teacher
• piloted in both elementary and secondary social studies methodology courses at three universities
• a broad selection of readings to accommodate a diversity of instructor and student interests

"The anthology is crammed with good ideas for all branches of social studies."-George Perry, Acadia University

"The articles are well-written; full of specific ideas to start using; full of relevant information and entertaining."-Shelly Pollard, pre-service teacher, Prince George, B.C.

"This anthology is great for new teachers ... all-encompassing and extremely useful. An invaluable resource!"-Kathy Marchuk, teacher-on-call, Prince George, B.C.

"... the wealth of suggested activities, different approaches and strategies have been instrumental in encouraging and helping my students to more critically examine and develop a much deeper understanding of the issues and concepts we have studied. ... The book sits on my shelf, within easy reach, in my classroom with many, many yellow post-it notes attached for easy reference. It has been and will continue to be well used."-Rosemary Devoe, vice-principal, Vancouver Island, B.C.

Contents
The book includes forty-one chapters divided into the following sections and themes.

Section 1: Foundations

• A Coherent Vision
• Discipline-Based Strands
• Concern-Based Strands
• Dimension-Based Strands

Section 2: Ends and Means

• Factual and Conceptual Knowledge
• Critical Thinking
• Information Gathering and Reporting
• Personal and Social Values
• Individual and Collective Action

Section 3: Implementation

• Instructional Planning
• Learning Resources
• Student Assessment

Journals and Professional Resources
For students in teacher education programs; a professional resource for practising teachers
Paperback, 424 pp, 8-1/2 x 11
ISBN 0-86491-171-8 $34.95

Community Studies for Primary Children
Helen Smith

A flexible and fun teacher's guide that centres on the belief that education does not stop when students leave the classroom-so extend the classroom into the community! Dozens of games, observation strategies, and creative activities lead students to explore and analyze the business, communications, public service, cultural, social, and educational aspects of their own communities.

• Recommended teacher reference in Saskatchewan for Grade 2 Social Studies

A teacher resource for grades K-3
Paper, 32 pp, 11 x 8-1/2
Bibliography, 17 b&w illustrations
ISBN 1-895766-12-5 $6.95

Developed in partnership with the B.C. Ministry of Consumer and Corporate Affairs, this teacher's guide aims to expand students' awareness and analytical abilities through the study of stores and shopping centres in their own communities. Dozens of activities include mapping, researching, interviewing, problem-solving, estimating, giving oral presentations, and creative writing.

A teacher resource for grades 4-7
Paper, 68 pp, 11 x 8-1/2
Bibliography, 12 student masters, 25 b&w illustrations
ISBN 0-88865-013-2 $5.95

Vancouver Bays and Harbours Project
Gloria Snively, Beverly Davies, John Hall, Barry Hodgins, John Price, and Patricia Shields

The Vancouver Bays and Harbours curriculum development project was sponsored by the Pacific Circle Consortium. This resource emphasizes how people interact with each other and the natural environment in the Port of Vancouver, and the importance of the concepts of interdependence, cultural and economic diversity, ecology, planning, and change. It is intended for students in any community who wish to learn more about the Pacific Rim nations. The package includes a student book, a teacher's guide, a board game, and a videotaped slide presentation. Instructions for the use of all materials are contained in the teacher's guide.

It's Everybody's Port
This collection of delightful stories will help children understand the Port of Vancouver. Some traditional legends of the Coast Salish, the first inhabitants of the area, are told-shared with the authors by Leonard George of the Coast Salish people. Other stories consider some of the issues surrounding land use, industry, and agriculture that affect the port. The historical and modern contributions of people who have come to Vancouver from China, Japan, and many other nations are explored. And the busy daily life on ships and at the port docks are engagingly described. The stories will lead young readers on an absorbing round of explorations.

"Timely, interesting, [and] informative."-Reviewing Librarian

For students in grades 4-7
Cloth, 68 pp, 11 x 8-1/2
46 colour illustrations and maps
ISBN 0-88865-043-4 $16.95

Vancouver Bays and Harbours Teachers' Guide
This teacher's guide builds on the stories in It's Everybody's Port. It provides dozens of creative teaching ideas, from model- and map-making to debating, role-playing, and writing a sailor's diary. Topics covered include life on ships, uses of the harbour, First Nations history, immigration and industrial expansion, recreation and multicultural customs, ecology, safety, and building a future model of the port. The organizing framework explains how to implement the unit, and includes a statement of learning outcomes, a description of teaching strategies, suggestions for community resources, and possible evaluation procedures.

A teacher resource for grades 4-7
Paper, 224 pp, 11 x 8-1/2
24 student masters with answer keys; overheads, maps, charts, and information sheets; 5 slide show scripts
ISBN 0-88865-051-5 $19.95

Vancouver Harbour Trade Game
This game simulates the trading functions of the Port of Vancouver. It takes about 35 minutes to play on a flexible, roll-up board.

Classroom Board Game $12.95

Vancouver Bays and Harbours Videotaped Slides
Five videotaped slide sets on port themes contain approximately forty slides each and feature an explanatory narration.

Videotaped Slides $30.00

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