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Peer reviewedHavill, Thomas; And Others – Journal of Geography, 1994
Describes a four-credit college course for preservice elementary and secondary teachers. Declares that the course is a model that integrates basic geography content with appropriate teaching strategies. Outlines the origins and development of the course and includes a copy of the class syllabus. (CFR)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Elementary Secondary Education, Geographic Concepts
Peer reviewedDavis, James E.; Fernlund, Phyllis Maxey – Social Studies, 1995
Asserts that the status of civics, a formal course of instruction in middle/junior high schools, is alarming. Maintains that civic or citizenship education is the central purpose of social studies. Provides a context and suggested content for a civics course. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Citizen Participation, Citizen Role, Citizenship Education
Peer reviewedFinkelstein, Judith M.; And Others – Social Education, 1993
Reviews reports from several professional organizations on recommendations about education for participatory citizenship. Reports on a study of 3,000 teachers in grades 1-3 from 7 midwestern states on the characteristics of social studies programs. Recommends four approaches to foster developmental social studies instruction. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Educational Strategies
Peer reviewedRhys, Gwen; Vidler, Chris – Economics, 1992
Describes a two-day field experience in which college-level business and economics students visited businesses and municipal government organizations. Contends that preparatory experiences were essential to the program's success. Concludes that students were more optimistic about the economy and more enthusiastic about their future work in…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Corporate Support, Course Content, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedEveslage, Thomas E. – Social Education, 1993
Reviews research on citizenship education related to instructional strategies, instructional resources, and curriculum priorities. Concludes that students who work on student publications such as the school newspaper develop more effective decision-making and other critical-thinking skills. Proposes several action steps to improve citizenship…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Services, Course Content, Critical Thinking
Peer reviewedBracey, Nancy – Australian Art Education, 1993
Asserts that art history and art criticism have not met the needs and aspirations of female students. Maintains that teaching embroidery can help teach about a history of female oppression. Describes how this approach is used in the classroom. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Criticism, Art Education, Art History, Art Teachers
Bianco-Mathis, Virginia, Ed.; Chalofsky, Neal, Ed. – 1996
This book presents 11 author-contributed chapters concerning the role of adjunct college faculty, ways that such faculty members can obtain resources to maximize their effectiveness, and relationships of adjuncts with other faculty and the administration. Chapters have the following titles and authors: (1) "Program Policies and Administration"…
Descriptors: Adjunct Faculty, Administrator Role, Class Activities, Cognitive Style
