Integrating School Curricula With Social Concerns.

Maynes, Florence J.,; Ross, John A.

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Publication Date: 1984

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Integrating School Curricula With Social Concerns.

Maynes, Florence J.,; Ross, John A.

Alberta Journal of Educational Research, v30 n3 p179-93 Sep 1984

The attempt to integrate school curricula with social concerns is a recurring motif in North American education. Impediments to integration can be reduced by incorporating a cognitive approach to social issues analysis. The approach was tested with 4seven9 grade 7-10 students in two Ontario, Canada, school systems with positive results. (MM)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Decision Making Skills, Foreign Countries, Global Approach, Instructional Innovation, Integrated Curriculum, Program Implementation, Progressive Education, Secondary Education, Social Problems, Student Educational Objectives, Tables (Data)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Researchers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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