A Conceptual Model for Teaching Community Development
Cynthia McDaniels
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Student Readings
The interdisciplinary nature of this unit allows all subject areas to be involved in the study, of the community. A social studies teacher can include different topics within the social studies curriculum, or can coordinate the study of units by involving other teachers and subjects. Contemporary issues, historical backgrounds, and personal interests can be used singularly or collectively to enhance understanding of the New Haven community. Below are a list of articles from the New Haven Register that were used in this unit (only three included in this work). Students thoroughly enjoyed the articles and developed innovative activities derived from the articles. Also, students processed and directed much of the information into meaningful community-oriented discourses and actions.
