Description: Elementary teachers, often with their students for most or all of the day, have the opportunity to creatively integrate instruction across classes. In this text we explore meaningful pedagogical cross-over that goes beyond the surface level to build strong foundations and deep connections for teaching and learning in interdisciplinary ways.
Brief description: DR. KRISTY A. BRUGAR is professor of social studies education, instructional leadership, and academic curriculum at the University of Oklahoma. Dr. Brugar's work appears in journals such as The Elementary School Journal, Journal of Social Studies Research, and Journal of Teacher Education. She is also co-author of Inquiry by the Book and coeditor of Real Classrooms, Real Teachers: The C3 Inquiry in Practice.
Review Quotes:
"This book offers a rich and practical guide for fostering literacy and inquiry-based teaching and learning in elementary social studies. Grounded in both research and hands-on classroom experiences, it provides educators with concrete strategies to engage students in asking questions, analyzing diverse sources, and synthesizing knowledge to construct meaningful understandings. With its focus on authentic, interdisciplinary learning, this book is a valuable resource for educators seeking to cultivate literacy skills with a focus on curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper connection to social studies through inquiry." --John Lee, professor and Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs, North Carolina State University
"Using Literacy Strategies to Enhance Social Studies Education in Elementary Classrooms is powerful in its focus on specific literacy skills and their use in elementary social studies instruction. Brugar and Roberts provide important theory, research, scenarios, exemplar lessons, and practical advice, making each chapter an asset to any elementary teacher's instruction. This book has a place in any school looking to create meaningful, integrated instruction!" --Allie Whitford, assistant professor, Hope College "This is the curricular integration book I've been waiting for! Written in a lively, engaging, style, the book provides research-based strategies and exemplar lessons that can be put directly into practice. The book emphasizes not just reading and writing but speaking and listening-crucial skills for social studies education." --Anne-Lise Halvorsen, professor, Michigan State University