Aims & Scope
The Great Lakes Social Studies Journal is a peer-reviewed publication dedicated to advancing the teaching and learning of social studies through inquiry-based, relevant, and reflective practices. The journal seeks to foster dialogue among classroom teachers, researchers, and other practitioners who are committed to preparing students for active and informed participation in a diverse and interconnected world.
The journal welcomes submissions that supports practitioners, scholars, classroom-based research, practitioner reflections, curriculum resources, and critical reviews that:
- Highlight innovative approaches to inquiry-driven social studies instruction.
- Address issues of relevance and relatability in social studies content, pedagogy, and assessment.
- Explore connections between local, regional (including the Great Lakes area), national, and global perspectives.
- Examine pressing social, civic, historical, geographical, political, economic, and cultural issues that shape students’ understanding of the world.
- Support professional growth for teachers, teacher educators, and scholars in the field.