Implications of Changes in Readings in a Social Studies Graduate Class for Curriculum and Instruction: Two Scenarios

Abstract

This article describes two scenarios and changes made to a graduate readings course in social studies education over two years in order to align it with constructivist and student-centered thinking and learning. The changes made, the rationale for the changes, and the results are discussed.

Citation

Pettapiece, B. (2009), "Implications of Changes in Readings in a Social Studies Graduate Class for Curriculum and Instruction: Two Scenarios", Social Studies Research and Practice, Vol. 4 No. 2, pp. 66-72. https://doi.org/10.1108/SSRP-02-2009-B0005