Teachers' Reflections on Their Practice of Social Studies.

Christensen, Lois M.; Wilson, Elizabeth K.; Anders, Stephanie K.; Dennis, Mary Beth; Kirkland, Lynn; Beacham, Mary; Warren, Emily P.

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ERIC Number: EJ660127

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Teachers' Reflections on Their Practice of Social Studies.

Christensen, Lois M.; Wilson, Elizabeth K.; Anders, Stephanie K.; Dennis, Mary Beth; Kirkland, Lynn; Beacham, Mary; Warren, Emily P.

Social Studies, v92 n5 p205-08 Sep-Oct 2001

Presents a study that used an ethnographic design to examine three inservice teachers' reflections on their experiences as social studies teachers. Finds four themes in the teachers' accounts: (1) content versus methods; (2) dissonance; (3) time; and (4) reconsidered social studies practice. (CMK)

Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnography, Higher Education, Reflective Teaching, Secondary School Teachers, Social Studies, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Experience

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Social Studies is a refereed journal.