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Peer reviewedFrank, David John; And Others – Sociology of Education, 1994
Reviews descriptions of history courses in catalogs of 24 public universities from 1910-90. Finds consistent trends in the history curriculum to be expanding coverage of geographical areas; reduced coverage of specific historical periods; and a striking and recent expansion of subgroups. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Course Content, Curriculum Design, Educational Change
Peer reviewedCornbleth, Catherine – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1995
Utilizes New York state's development and attempted implementation of multicultural education as a case study providing a concise yet thorough examination of the principles, objectives, and controversies surrounding this issue. Delineates the people and organizations involved in grass roots organizing and media representation on both sides of the…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedKlafki, Wolfgang – Journal of Curriculum Studies, 1995
Presents a crucial German essay, originally published in 1958, that defined and introduced didaktik to a new generation of educators. In this incarnation, didaktik represents an educational approach that incorporates critical thinking (as defined by Adorno and Habermas) into both content and instruction. Briefly outlines the essentials of didactic…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Critical Theory, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
