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Stevenson, Robert B. – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1990
Interviewed 45 students, grades 9-12, to which what social studies classes or activities engage secondary school students. Summarizes student reactions to a social studies class emphasizing higher-order thinking (HOT). Reports that a subject's intrinsic interest and relevance, student active participation, and cognitively challenging tasks most…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Research, Learning Activities
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. – 1991
This report of the Florida Commission on Social Studies Education reviews the status of social studies education in Florida public schools and makes recommendations for improving instruction to meet the needs of Florida students in grades K-12. In reviewing the status of social studies in Florida, the Commission concluded that there was no single,…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Research
Cueto, Santiago; And Others – 1993
This document presents a critical analysis of two of the most popular types of programs that schools have implemented to prevent violence among students: (1) mediation programs, and (2) conflict resolution curricula. While both promote interpersonal skills necessary to prevent violence, their effectiveness has not been evaluated adequately. These…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Conflict Resolution, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Research
Smagorinsky, Peter; Whiting, Melissa E. – 1995
This book is based on the premise that, although many professional organizations and the public are concerned about how teachers are prepared for their profession, this concern is not reflected in research about teaching methods classes. By presenting findings about the educational experiences of preservice teachers, the book aims to generate…
Descriptors: Curriculum Research, English Instruction, English Teacher Education, Higher Education

Levstik, Linda S. – Social Education, 1990
Criticizes the National Commission on Social Studies in the Schools' report, "Charting a Course: Social Studies for the 21st Century," for its poor use of available social studies curriculum research and lack of citations of research sources. Argues that report views teachers as passive recipients of curriculum and fails to address…
Descriptors: Citations (References), Classroom Environment, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides
Ridley, Dennis R.; And Others – 1983
This guide was designed to help vocational education supervisors to link existing resources for program improvement with actual teacher practice. The guide has two general purposes. First, it provides information relating to the special resources available and the challenges faced by vocational education teachers. Second, it helps in four problem…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Allied Health Occupations Education, Basic Skills, Business Education