ABSTRACT
In the preceding chapters we have examined from a variety of angles how clear, powerful, ambitious social studies teaching in elementary school requires careful attention to the four commonplaces. Such teaching also requires reflective practice: regular examinations of and introspection into what, who, and how you’re teaching, and why you choose to do what you do. The decisions you make should be based on careful attention to your classroom practices and environment, student learning progressions, and the evidence of that obtained from your assessment efforts, and a solid goal framework.
