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Nash, Gary B.; Dunn, Ross E. – Social Education, 1995
Reports on the controversy about the National History Standards, released in 1994 as part of the Goals 2000 program. Argues that the standards encourage critical thinking skills, active learning, use of primary sources, and integration of art and literature into history. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Critical Thinking, Cultural Pluralism, Educational Change

Alleman, Janet; Brophy, Jere – Social Studies, 1994
Contends that barriers to effective education can be overcome by using the community as a living laboratory for social studies learning. Discusses out-of-school learning opportunities that meet four criteria: (1) goal relevance; (2) appropriate level of difficulty; (3) feasibility; and (4) cost effectiveness. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Community Involvement, Community Resources, Cultural Differences