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Peer reviewedPritchard, Rosalind M. O. – Oxford Review of Education, 1992
Reports observations of Germany's teacher education programs by an Irish teacher educator. Describes lessons on curriculum design and planning instruction. Contends that German teachers believe that education should develop self-confident, knowledgeable students who will be active participants in a democratic society. (CFR)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Design, Democratic Values
Peer reviewedVelenchik, Ann D. – Journal of Economic Education, 1995
Discusses four pedagogical issues that arise in teaching policy analysis to undergraduates. Describes three components of the case method approach. Outlines areas where the case method approach improved student performance and identifies its limitations. (CFR)
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Case Studies, Class Activities, Course Content
Peer reviewedRossi, John Allen – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1995
Maintains that most high school social studies instruction emphasizes coverage and memorization of fragmented information. Presents a definition of in-depth study and describes its implementation in an issues-centered classroom. Provides suggestions and caveats for instituting issues-oriented instruction. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
