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Robinson, Sandra P. A., Ed.; Knight, Verna, Ed. – IGI Global, 2019
Critical thinking is an essential skill for learners and teachers alike. Therefore, it is essential that educators be given practical strategies for improving their critical thinking skills as well as methods to effectively provide critical thinking skills to their students. The "Handbook of Research on Critical Thinking and Teacher Education…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Teaching Methods
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Sorenson, Gail Paulus – Issues in Education, 1985
Discusses the history of debate about the roles of indoctrination versus free inquiry in the classroom in American education. Many present-day theorists may discover what educators of the 1930s found: that there is no contradiction between transmitting democratic values while opposing censorship and indoctrination. (MD)
Descriptors: Censorship, Curriculum Development, Democracy, Educational History
Beach, Waldo – 1992
The intent of this book is to analyze the moral and social problems that currently plague U.S. schools. The volume outlines what can be done to confront the problems of student behavior in and outside the classroom. Illegal drug use, theft and deceit, sexual practices, and race relations are among the troubling issues facing educators. Religious…
Descriptors: Conservatism, Curriculum Development, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
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Engle, Shirley H. – Social Studies, 1989
Outlines a method for modifying the current social studies curriculum so it can be taught from an issue-centered approach. States that conventional courses in history and geography would be organized around the study of a select number of important issues and illustrates the way these classes would be taught using this approach. (SLM)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Decision Making
Pennsylvania State Dept. of Education, Harrisburg. Div. of Student Services. – 1990
This publication for Pennsylvania educators outlines five homelessness curricula found in schools in Florida, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania, which aim to sensitize students to the realities of homelessness. The report points out that although the curricula differ in many ways, each covers the following key topics: (1) the causes and…
Descriptors: Community Services, Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Disadvantaged Youth
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Hill, Brennan R. – Religious Education, 1990
Maintains that contemporary theology of creation is concerned with social, ecological, and nuclear crises, pointing out that many theologians assume responsibility for offering values needed for earth's survival. Reports on the perspectives of four theologians on creation: Gibson Winter; John Haught; A. R. Peacocke; and Sallie McFague. Suggest…
Descriptors: Biblical Literature, Christianity, Creationism, Curriculum Development
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Evans, Ronald W. – Social Studies, 1989
Reviews the history of social studies as an integrated, issue-centered field of study from its inception within the progressive movement to the present. Summarizes major curricular development projects within the issues-centered orientation and speculates on the decline of the problems approach in social studies education. (SLM)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational History
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Wraga, William G. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1993
Asserts that, for citizens in a democracy to understand and act upon complex societal issues, they must be able to integrate knowledge from a variety of subjects. Traces the history of interdisciplinary social studies education and examines arguments of its supporters and detractors. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Course Content, Curriculum Development
Ediger, Marlow – 1991
The following topics and objectives are presented as essential for teachers, principals, and supervisors to study in working towards a modern elementary social studies curriculum: (1) objectives in the social studies; (2) trends in the social studies; (3) scope and sequence; (4) materials used in teaching; (5) readiness in learning; (6) number of…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Education
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Donovan, Erin – Update on Law-Related Education, 1995
Contends that there is a perception that young people are angry, and responsible for the growing violence problem. Asserts that young people need educational programs that teach them how to be safe and programs that provide opportunities to apply this information to their schools and communities. (CFR)
Descriptors: Community Action, Course Descriptions, Crime, Crime Prevention
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Lee, William B. – Canadian Social Studies, 1993
Describes the philosophy and operation of schools based on the ideas of Celestin Freinet, founder of the Ecole Moderne movement. Discusses the child-centered approach, cooperative-learning techniques, and participatory decision making that are characteristic of these schools. Points out that the curriculum frequently emphasizes contemporary social…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Cognitive Processes, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Development
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Barth, James L. – Social Education, 1993
Asserts educators have argued about meaning and purpose of social studies since the field's inception in the early 1900s. Contends that reform efforts associated with the America 2000 program focus on teaching factual information from history and geography. Maintains that the proper content of social studies must be persistent and contemporary…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Decision Making Skills, Educational Change
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Nelson, Jack L. – Social Education, 1990
Compares 1989 National Commission on Social Studies in the Schools' report, "Charting a Course: Social Studies in the 21st Century," to a similar curricular endeavor during the 1930s. Finds the 1989 version conformist, narrow, prescriptive, overly content oriented, and not reflective of educational research. Because of its academic…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Conformity, Content Analysis, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
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Levitt, Gregory A.; Longstreet, Wilma S. – Social Studies, 1993
Argues that teaching authentic civic values in schools frequently requires teaching about controversial issues. Asserts that adequate teacher preparation and continued inservice education is essential for effective instruction about contemporary social problems. Includes two model lessons and a list of organizations that offer materials for civic…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Development
Ediger, Marlow – 1991
Teachers and administrators need to select objectives for student achievement in social development. Teachers need to follow definite educational psychology standards in helping students work toward objectives. In the classroom, students should have the opportunity to work with learners from diverse racial groups and socioeconomic levels.…
Descriptors: Child Development, Current Events, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
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