Teaching the Social Studies by Edgar Bruce Wesley is a comprehensive guide for educators, focusing on social studies curriculum, teaching strategies, and educational philosophy. This second edition, published in 1942 by D.C. Heath and Company, Boston, includes significant updates such as new chapters on democratic teaching and learning, teaching reading and study skills, and expanded content on auditory and visual aids.
Edgar Bruce Wesley, a professor of education at the University of Minnesota and head of social studies at University High School, brings extensive experience to this work. The book covers a broad range of topics including social studies curriculum development, social change, teaching methods, and evaluation. It is an essential resource for high school and elementary school teachers seeking a deeper understanding of social studies education and its evolving role in schools.
