I have recently discovered that my classroom does not have a textbook for social studies. I found it difficult to do a lesson in the class when there was no text to use as a reference. The host teacher told me they have not had a text for over 15 years. I was astounded by this fact. Social Studies is a staple in the curriculum, and not supplying a text makes the teacher as well as the students think that the subject doesn't need much attention.
I was reminded of this again in EDU 378. Kim said that she google images to make the social studies topic more interesting to the students. I think that this is a great solution to not having a text. The internet consists of numerous textbooks. If a teacher does not have textbooks, the internet should really be taken advantage of to make up for lack of resources in the subject. I want my students to continue to be enthused about Social Studies, and technology is the answer! I can create interactive lessons that include many visuals that the students can get interested in.
My concern would actually be just the opposite. My host classroom just received textbooks after not using them and now they are teaching straight out of them. There is no creativity, no primary sources, just lots of worksheets and workbooks.
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