Students as Historians Using Technology to Examine Local History Beyond the Classroom
Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
Scott Scheuerell taught high school social studies for nine years and graduated with a PhD in social studies education from the University of Missouri where his research focused on the integration of technology in social studies instruction. In the education program at Loras College (IA), he teaches Multicultural Education and Social Studies Methods.
<p>This book takes on the laudable task of promoting students doing local history. The author has anticipated what is needed to implement local history and provided guidance. The chapters provide examples of local history and descriptions of students doing local history. Local history examples are provided for the topics of reconstruction, prairie living, westward migration and desegregation of schools. Teachers interested in local history will find much help in this book. </p>
- Ronald Banaszak, editor in chief, The Social Studies Journal,
Produktdetaljer
Biographical note
Scott Scheuerell taught high school social studies for nine years and graduated with a PhD in social studies education from the University of Missouri where his research focused on the integration of technology in social studies instruction. In the education program at Loras College (IA), he teaches Multicultural Education and Social Studies Methods.