Introduction

Hello All!

This blog will be used to reflect on topics from EDUC 520 Integrating Language Arts and Social Studies. I hope that through blogging I will be able to gain insight on topics in the course as well as tips to use for the future when I am in the classroom.

I will be discussing ideas and citing from the following texts:

Daniel, H. & Bizar, M. (2005).  Teaching the best practice way: Methods that matter, k-12.  Portland, ME: Stenhouse Publishers.

 Drake, S.M.  & Burns, R.C. (2004). Meeting Standards through integrated curriculum.  Alexandria, VA:  ASCD. 

Melber, L.M., & Hunter, A. (2009). Integrating language arts and social studies: 25 strategies for k-8 inquiry. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications.

Schell, E. & Fisher, D. (2007). Teaching social studies: A literacy–based approach.  Upper Saddle River, NJ:  Pearson/Prentice Hall.