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Download full textAdler, Susan; Goodman, Jesse – 1986
This paper describes efforts to develop a social studies methods course based on a foundation of critical theory in education. The literature concerning critical theory is discussed. Critical theory focuses on three areas of educational thought: (1) the relationship of school to society; (2) conceptions of knowledge and curriculum; and (3) the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Higher Education, History Instruction, Methods Courses
Peer reviewedWilson, Elizabeth K.; And Others – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1994
Reports on a study of 11 preservice teachers' beliefs and practices about secondary social studies education. Finds that the preservice teachers held positive conceptions about social studies, stressing active learning techniques and knowledge construction. (ACM)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Development, Methods Courses
Fien, John, Ed.; And Others – 1983
This publication contains 14 papers, most of which were written by instructors of higher education in Australia and Great Britain. Following an introduction, the first five papers are "The Development of Children's Map Ability" (Simon Catling), "Published Guidance to Pupils on Atlas Mapwork Skills" (Herbert Sandford),…
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Communication (Thought Transfer), Comparative Education
Bethel, Lowell J., Ed. – 1984
This monograph consists of 17 research studies in science education. Among the areas investigated in these studies are: modeling and monitoring of college level science education; classroom processes and their relationships with short-term outcomes in elementary school science; expectations of the scientific enterprise; a science laboratory safety…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education
