Wiley The Wiley Handbook of Social Studies Research (Wiley Handbooks in Education)

The Wiley Handbook of Social Studies Research is a wide-ranging resource on the current state of social studies education. This timely work not only reflects on the many recent developments in the field, but also explores emerging trends. This is the first major reference work on social studies education and research in a decadeAn in-depth look at the current state of social studies education and emerging trendsThree sections cover: foundations of social studies research, theoretical and methodological frameworks guiding social studies research, and current trends and research related to teaching and learning social studiesA state-of-the-art guide for both graduate students and established researchersGuided by an advisory board of well-respected scholars in social studies education research From the Inside Flap Social studies education is a diverse field with a multiplicity of research traditions and trends. This is highlighted in The Wiley Handbook of Social Studies Research, a much-needed, wide-ranging resource on the current state of social studies education. This timely work not only reflects on the many recent developments in the field, but also explores emerging trends. A synthesis of vast, recent research, The Wiley Handbook of Social Studies Research accomplishes innumerable goals for those working in social studies education and research. Divided into three sections, this Handbook focuses on the state of the art in social studies educational research; provides an assessment of new trends, and an exploration of current theoretical frameworks dominating the field; discusses research methodologies and theories, emerging research areas, foundations, and research methods. The Wiley Handbook of Social Studies Research stands alone as an important guide for both novice and established researchers, filling a significant gap in the current publications in the field of social studies research. From the Back Cover Social studies education is a diverse field with a multiplicity of research traditions and trends. This is highlighted in The Wiley Handbook of Social Studies Research, a much-needed, wide-ranging resource on the current state of social studies education. This timely work not only reflects on the many recent developments in the field, but also explores emerging trends. A synthesis of vast, recent research, The Wiley Handbook of Social Studies Research accomplishes innumerable goals for those working in social studies education and research. Divided into three sections, this Handbook focuses on the state of the art in social studies educational research; provides an assessment of new trends, and an exploration of current theoretical frameworks dominating the field; discusses research methodologies and theories, emerging research areas, foundations, and research methods. The Wiley Handbook of Social Studies Research stands alone as an important guide for both novice and established researchers, filling a significant gap in the current publications in the field of social studies research. About the Author MEGHAN MCGLINN MANFRA is Associate Professor of Social Studies Education in the College of Education at North Carolina State University. Her research focuses on integrating action research into teacher professional development and the integration of digital history materials in secondary social studies education. She is a former high school history teacher. She is also the past chair of the National Council for the Social Studies' College and University Faculty Assembly and the American Educational Research Association's Social Studies Research Special Interest Group. She is co-editor of the technology section of Social Education. Dr. Manfra has contributed to many prestigious educational journals. CHERYL MASON BOLICK is Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research emphasis is on social studies teache