{"product_id":"a-handbook-for-teachers-research-in-teaching-of-social-studies-by-harry-dhand","title":"A Handbook for Teachers: Research in Teaching of Social Studies by Harry Dhand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor : by Harry Dhand\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ \u003cspan\u003eAshish Publishing House\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎ 1 December 2005\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint length ‏ : ‎ 160 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8170242622\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8170242628\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ 350 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eA Handbook for Teachers: Research in Teaching of Social Studies\u003c\/b\u003e, authored by the distinguished international educationist Dr. Harry Dhand, is a vital, methodologically sound academic masterwork. Published by \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"208\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eAPH Publishing Corporation\u003c\/b\u003e, this authoritative textbook bridges the wide gap between complex academic research libraries and the active, day-to-day practitioner in the classroom. The core philosophy of this text centers on evidence-based instructional optimization—proving that teaching social sciences (history, geography, civics, and economics) should move away from rote memorization toward critical inquiry, civic literacy, and experiential student engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe volume is structurally organized into distinct modules that distill decades of educational research into actionable classroom directives. Rather than overwhelming educators with abstract statistical formulas, Dr. Dhand provides an exhaustive analytical breakdown of foundational pedagogical elements, evaluating how inquiry-based learning can transform students into active investigators who can isolate bias, analyze historical documents, and evaluate controversial socio-political issues with clear logic. He also maps out structural frameworks for values education, ensuring young learners navigate complex moral systems without facing ideological indoctrination, while detailing the integration of primary sources, simulation games, and modern computer technology to optimize information retention and media literacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eThe Social Studies Inquiry Cycle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eTo visualize the evidence-based pedagogical approach advocated by Dr. Dhand in this handbook, consider the structural cycle of inquiry-driven classroom instruction:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"code-block ng-tns-c1605810258-86 ng-animate-disabled ng-trigger ng-trigger-codeBlockRevealAnimation\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"formatted-code-block-internal-container ng-tns-c1605810258-86\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"animated-opacity ng-tns-c1605810258-86\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cpre class=\"ng-tns-c1605810258-86\"\u003e\u003ccode role=\"text\" data-test-id=\"code-content\" class=\"code-container formatted ng-tns-c1605810258-86 no-decoration-radius\"\u003e     ┌───────► QUESTIONING (Formulate historical or civic problems) ──────┐\n     │                                                                     ▼\nCOMMUNICATING CONCLUSIONS (Debate \u0026amp; share results)               ACCESSING RESOURCES (Collect primary\/secondary sources)\n     ▲                                                                     │\n     └─────────────── ANALYZING EVIDENCE (Detect bias \u0026amp; evaluate data) ────┘\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/pre\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eDr. Harry Dhand (Ed.D.) was an elite Professor of Education at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, and a globally recognized authority on social studies curricula, textbook bias analysis, and instructional methodologies. Possessing a rich academic career spanning several decades across North America and South Asia, his seminal research projects heavily focused on evaluating ethnic representations in educational literature and helping teachers adapt to multicultural demographics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eDr. Dhand’s authorial and instructional style is exceptionally clear, practical, and punchy. Writing with the directness of a veteran educator-mentor, he actively strips away dense academic jargon, ensuring that every research summary immediately culminates in a clear list of classroom implications. His prose is fast-paced, highly readable, and driven by a strong commitment to empowering the frontline educator. By balancing strict analytical synthesis with practical instructional blueprints, his handbook remains an essential global benchmark for B.Ed.\/M.Ed. faculty members, social studies teachers, and curriculum designers worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ashish Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52028719595818,"sku":"APH-9788170242628","price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/31n8STwIsUL.jpg?v=1782972432","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/a-handbook-for-teachers-research-in-teaching-of-social-studies-by-harry-dhand","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}