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Valenciana, Christine; Ordonez-Jasis, Rosario – Social Studies, 2012
Given the current national debate over immigration reform and the plethora of anti-immigrant policies, practices, and laws, school curriculums should include materials that will allow students to learn about, and reflect on, the impact this debate has on the lived realities of those most impacted. Specifically, teachers and their students will…
Descriptors: United States History, Secondary Education, Curriculum Development, Immigration
McConaughy, Stephanie H.; Kay, Pam; Welkowitz, Julie A.; Hewitt, Kim; Fitzgerald, Martha D. – Guilford Publications, 2007
The Achieving-Behaving-Caring (ABC) Program is an evidence-based approach to addressing the needs of elementary students at risk for emotional and behavioral difficulties and promoting successful home-school collaboration. This practical guide demonstrates how classroom teachers and parents can work together to boost individual children's…
Descriptors: High Risk Students, Parent Participation, Action Research, Parent School Relationship
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Bryan, Tanis; Bryan, James – Learning Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1997
Describes a social science curriculum, "Amazing Discoveries," which meets the needs of middle school students with learning disabilities for social skills intervention, is appropriate for all students and fits in with the mandated social science curriculum. The curriculum includes 28 experiments and demonstrations that teach principles of social…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Interpersonal Competence, Junior High Schools, Learning Disabilities
Dygdon, Judith A. – 1993
This document discusses the culture and lifestyle appropriate social skills intervention curriculum or CLASSIC, a 15-session social skills training program that is designed to be administered in a small group format to children and adolescents. The first chapter addresses the role of CLASSIC in the history of social skills training for children…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Curriculum Development, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Secondary Education
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Bottery, Mike – Westminster Studies in Education, 1992
Argues that one of the most valuable contributions that an internationally oriented education system can provide is to inhibit the development of an overly conformist attitude. Contends that the ability to dissent is essential for healthy personal and societal functioning. Recommends that education about dissent should be made compulsory. (CFR)
Descriptors: British National Curriculum, Conformity, Curriculum Development, Dissent
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O'Brien, Jodi A.; Kollock, Peter – Teaching Sociology, 1991
Uses social exchange theory as a conceptual framework for developing the sociological imagination. Explains this counters a trend toward an emphasis on social forces as behavioral determinants and the omission of values in the classroom. States exchange theory emphasizes how individual action collectively changes the social structure. Applies…
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Course Content, Course Organization, Curriculum Development
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Flynn, Patrice – Social Studies, 1995
Discusses the historical and contemporary relationships between global competition and education. Compares similarities between educational initiatives following the launch of Sputnik and those of the Goals 2000 program. Provides examples to encourage students to think about the new world order in social studies classrooms. (CFR)
Descriptors: Competition, Curriculum Development, Economic Factors, Economics
California State Dept. of Education, Sacramento. – 1994
This framework describes a developmental, sequential, age-appropriate physical education program designed to provide students of all ages with the knowledge and ability needed to maintain an active, healthy life-style. Three major goals of the curriculum are that students should: (1) develop effective motor skills and understand the fundamentals…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Strategies, Elementary School Teachers