Social Studies Research and Practice: Volume 18 Issue 3

The possibilities of teaching the past: fifth grade teachers' instructional choices

Kristy A. Brugar

The purpose of this study is to explore decision-making of elementary teachers (n = 5) specific to US/American history content and curricular resources. More specifically for this…

The learner's pathway to argumentation: an analysis of social studies inquiry design

Jason Fitzgerald

The purpose of this paper is to illuminate for social studies teachers and teacher educators the ways in which students' disciplinary writing is scaffolded within the context of…

What does oppression look like in 2022 notable books?

Xiaoying Zhao, Misha Khan, Shengtian Wu

This critical content analysis aims to examine the depiction of oppression in the 2022 Notable Social Studies Trade Books (K-2). From the framework of major types and levels of…

Exploring a field-tested, substantive exchange of ideas: a discussion

Cory Callahan, Bahtije Gerbeshi Zylfiu

Here the authors thoroughly explore a field-tested exchange of ideas, a discussion. The authors share a robust discussion script that models a wise-practice pedagogical approach…

Early preservice teachers' development of social studies inquiry projects

Matthew C. McParker

Preservice teachers (PSTs) typically have few opportunities to observe social studies instruction in PSTs' elementary field placements. To practice effective integration as a…

Shirley Chisholm: trailblazer or catalyst for change?

Jill M. Gradwell, Jillian Duffy, Vincent Musolino

An interdisciplinary study of racial violence through place in grades 3–12

Lisa Buchanan, Cara Ward, Donyell Roseboro, Denise Ousley

This article outlines theoretical and pedagogical approaches to investigating racial violence with learners in grades 3–12 and K-12 teacher candidates. Throughout, the authors use…