Making Humanities and Social Sciences Come Alive: Early Years and Primary Education

Humanities and Social Science (HASS) education is integral in the development of active and informed citizens, and encourages learners to think critically, solve problems and adapt to change. Making Humanities and Social Sciences Come Alive: Early Years and Primary Education prepares pre-service educators to become high quality HASS educators who can unlock the potential of all students. Closely aligned with the Australian Curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework, this text is designed to enhance teaching practices in history, geography, economics and business, and civics and citizenship. The text provides readers with an in-depth understanding of the curriculum structure, the individual disciplines, pedagogical approaches to teaching HASS, inclusivity, global connections and the transition to practice. Examples are provided for early childhood and primary education, making this an inclusive, versatile and comprehensive text. This book is an invaluable resource that provides pre-service educators with the knowledge and skills to deliver this exciting curriculum.

Author: Deborah Green
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 02/14/2019
Pages: 552
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.40lbs
Size: 9.90h x 7.50w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781108445436

About the Author
Green, Deborah: - Deborah Green is Lecturer Humanities and Social Sciences and Inclusive Education for the School of Education, University of South Australia. She is an active member of the University of South Australia Centre for Research in Education and Social Inclusion (CRESI), Inclusive Communities for Justice and Wellbeing Research group, executive Secretary of HASS SA committee, committee member of Social and Citizenship Association of Australia (SCEAA) and co-editor of The Social Educator.Price, Deborah: - Deborah Price is Program Director Master of Teaching and Lecturer Inclusive Education and Wellbeing for the School of Education, University of South Australia. She is President of the Australian Curriculum Studies Association, member of the University of South Australia Centre for Research in Education and Social Inclusion (CRESI) Inclusive Communities for Justice and Wellbeing Research group.