Teaching humanities & social sciences : history, geography, economics and citizenship in the Australian curriculum / edited by Rob Gilbert, Brian Hoepper.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1. Context: The Humanities and Social Sciences in the Australian Curriculum -- 1. Humanities and social sciences in the Australian Curriculum -- 2. Our globalising world: The context for studying the Australian Curriculum -- Part 2. Teaching Humanities and Social Sciences: Key Elements -- 3. Planning for critical inquiry -- 4. Planning for student learning -- 5. Assessment for student learning -- 6. Values, ethical understanding and controversial issues -- 7. Developing language and literacy -- 8. Using information and communication technologies -- Part 3. Teaching Humanities and Social Sciences: Learning areas -- 9. History in the Australian Curriculum -- 10. Teaching historical inquiry -- 11. Geography in the Australian Curriculum -- 12. Teaching geographical thinking -- 13. Teaching Economics and Business -- 14. Teaching for active and informed citizenship -- Part 4. Across the curriculum: Integration and priorities -- 15. Integrating the curriculum -- 16. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures -- 17. Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia -- 18. Sustainability -- 19. Global education -- Index.

"‘Teaching the Humanities and Social Sciences 6E’ prepares teachers to develop and implement programs in the humanities and social sciences learning area from F-10. It successfully blends theory with practical approaches to provide a basis for teaching that is engaging, inquiry-based and relevant to students’ lives."--Publisher's website.