Sunday, December 16, 2007

The responsibilities of the social studies educator

As we live in a global and multicultural era, how should social studies teachers respond to such forces? With issues like global warming, conflict, HIV/AIDS, and international trade failing to yield to the bounds of the traditional nation-state, is it important for social studies teachers to teacher future citizens about other cultures and states?

Global and Social Studies Education

The website/blog allows educators in the social studies to reflect upon key issues in the social studies. It also allows teachers the opportunity to access resources that help infuse instructional media and technology, and global perspectives in their teaching.