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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 3 |
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| Practitioners | 3 |
| Teachers | 3 |
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| United Kingdom (England) | 1 |
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| Goals 2000 | 2 |
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Peer reviewedAlleman, Janet; Brophy, Jere – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1995
Reviews the national social studies standards developed and disseminated by the National Council for the Social Studies. Discusses 3 purposes and 10 operating assumptions of the standards. Responds to six questions that examine the standards within the classroom context. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Citizenship Education, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedNash, 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
Peer reviewedRogers, Maggie; Plaster, Jacky – Journal of Art and Design Education, 1994
Highlights issues in teaching art curriculum courses in preservice teacher education. Discusses student self-confidence and conditions that are barriers to active engagement in art activities. Describes how preservice art teachers can develop personal autonomy and become reflective teachers. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Art Education, Art Teachers, British National Curriculum
