Using Literacy Strategies to Enhance Social Studies Education in Elementary Classrooms - by Kristy A Brugar & Kathryn L Roberts (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Elementary teachers often have the advantage of being with their students for most or all of the day, and thus the opportunity to creatively and efficiently integrating instruction across the day. In this text we explore meaningful pedagogical cross-over that goes beyond the surface level to build strong foundations and deep connections for teaching and learning in interdisciplinary ways"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Elementary teachers, often with their students for most or all of the day, have the opportunity to creatively integrate instruction across classes. In this text we explore meaningful pedagogical cross-over that goes beyond the surface level to build strong foundations and deep connections for teaching and learning in interdisciplinary ways.

Review Quotes

This is the curricular integration book I've been waiting for! Written in a lively, engaging, style, the book provides research-based strategies and exemplar lessons that can be put directly into practice. The book emphasizes not just reading and writing but speaking and listening-crucial skills for social studies education.

Using Literacy Strategies to Enhance Social Studies Education in Elementary Classrooms is powerful in its focus on specific literacy skills and their use in elementary social studies instruction. Brugar and Roberts provide important theory, research, scenarios, exemplar lessons, and practical advice, making each chapter an asset to any elementary teacher's instruction. This book has a place in any school looking to create meaningful, integrated instruction!

This book offers a rich and practical guide for fostering literacy and inquiry-based teaching and learning in elementary social studies. Grounded in both research and hands-on classroom experiences, it provides educators with concrete strategies to engage students in asking questions, analyzing diverse sources, and synthesizing knowledge to construct meaningful understandings. With its focus on authentic, interdisciplinary learning, this book is a valuable resource for educators seeking to cultivate literacy skills with a focus on curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper connection to social studies through inquiry.

About the Author

Kathryn L. Roberts is a Professor of Reading, Language, and Literature in the Division of Teacher Education at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. A former elementary teacher, Roberts earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Policy form Michigan State University. She now teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in literacy education and enjoys working with educators through professional development. Her research focuses on content-area literacy, visual literacy, early and emergent literacy, and reading comprehension. Her work can be found in journals such as The Elementary School Journal, The Reading Teacher, The Journal of Social Studies Research, and the Journal of Teacher Education.

Kristy A. Brugar is a Professor of Social Studies Education, Chair of the Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum Department (ILAC), and Robert L. and Nan A. Huddleston Presidential Professor of Education at the University of Oklahoma. Brugar has served as Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Council for History Education (2020-2022), professional organization that elevates the importance of teaching through professional learning, community building, and advocacy. Brugar earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education form Michigan State University. Her research focuses on teacher development, social studies/history education, and interdisciplinary instruction involving inquiry, social studies, literacy, and visual arts. She has published articles in The Elementary School Journal, The Journal of Social Studies Research, and The Journal of Teacher Education.