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Peer reviewedSwitzer, Thomas J. – Social Studies, 1993
Describes the Sociological Resources for the Social Studies (SRSS) materials developed during the "New Social Studies" period in the 1960s and 1970s. Concludes that the limited success of the program was a result of not including school administrators in dissemination efforts. (CFR)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Development, Educational History, Educational Innovation
Peer reviewedSternberg, Robert J.; Bhana, Kastoor – Educational Leadership, 1986
Reviews the research on the effectiveness of five thinking skills training programs: Instrumental Enrichment, Philosophy for Children, Structure-of-Intellect (SOI), Problem Solving and Comprehension: A Short Course in Analytical Reasoning, and Odyssey. Compares and contrasts the content of each program and describes the relative lack of adequate…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Needs
Amonashvili, Shalva – Prospects, 1989
Explains nondirective or pupil-centered teaching, an alternative to traditional education in the Soviet Union. Uses Vygotsky's area of proximal development to envision teaching methods that anticipate and promote higher development levels. Stresses humanistic approach, involving students and responding to individual needs. Also proposes in-depth…
Descriptors: Authoritarianism, Educational Environment, Educational Principles, Educational Theories
