A Study of New Mexico Elementary Teachers' Interpretation and Applications of the Unit Method in the Teaching of Social Studies

Author

Sheldon L. McGuire

Publication Date

Summer 8-11-1958

Abstract

It is the purpose of this investigation to record teachers' opinions about methods used in teaching social studies. It should reveal to what extent the unit methods of teaching social studies is used. In most cases, it will reveal what the practices are, or what practices teachers wish to use in the unit method approach to teaching social studies.

An additional purpose may be served by bringing the importance of unit teaching to the attention of teachers in our state. Devices and methods involved in the questionnaire may prove useful to those giving it careful thought.

The term "unit" as used in this study, is defined in the definition section of this chapter.

Keywords

Unit-Based Learning, Social Studies

Document Type

Thesis

Language

English

Degree Name

Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Teacher Education, Educational Leadership & Policy

First Committee Member (Chair)

None

Second Committee Member

None

Third Committee Member

None

Recommended Citation

McGuire, Sheldon L.. "A Study of New Mexico Elementary Teachers' Interpretation and Applications of the Unit Method in the Teaching of Social Studies." (1958). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/educ_teelp_etds/147