Teaching Studies of Society and its Environment is written specifically for students studying to become primary HSIE/SOSE teachers. This book will give students an overview of the theory behind why they do what they do and then a selection of examples of how to do it. Following proven methods for educating teachers in training, this book covers cross-curricular and literacy approaches that are in line with current focuses in Australian schools.

• Case studies, critical evaluation questions, and teachers’ real-life experiences throughout the text to help students apply the theory.
• Examples of curriculum from every state.
• Covers middle year schooling as well as primary.
• A user-friendly text with lots of illustrations and practical strategies for teaching.
• Up to date with the latest teaching techniques
• The first text book on SOSE/HSIE to contain a chapter on Aboriginal Studies, written by an Aboriginal author.

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: What is SOSE?

Chapter 2: SOSE and Good Pedagogy

Chapter 3: Inquiry Learning

Chapter 4: Values

Chapter 5: Citizenship Education

Chapter 6: History Education

Chapter 7: Geography and Education for Sustainable Development

Chapter 8: Cultures Education

Chapter 9: Teaching Indigenous Studies to Primary School Children

Chapter 10: Resources Education

Chapter 11: Integrating SOSE

Chapter 12: ICT and SOSE

Chapter 13: Assessment in SOSE

Ruth Reynolds – Deputy Head, School of Education, University of Newcastle