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Effective Social Constructivist Approach to Learning for Social Studies Classroom
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Shah, Rajendra Kumar – Journal of Pedagogical Research, 2019
The major aim of the present study is to address the question do we have any alternative of deficit model of teaching learning? For this purpose, teachers of social studies teachers were interviewed and teaching learning practices of social studies has been evaluated. The researcher adopts the theoretical underpinnings of socio-cultural approach…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Social Studies, Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students
Effective Social Constructivist Approach to Learning for Social Studies Classroom
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Shah, Rajendra Kumar – Online Submission, 2019
The major aim of the present study is to address the question do we have any alternative of deficit model of teaching learning? For this purpose, teachers of social studies teachers were interviewed and teaching learning practices of social studies has been evaluated. The researcher adopts the theoretical underpinnings of socio-cultural approach…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Social Studies, Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students
Economically Disadvantaged Minority Girls' Knowledge and Perceptions of Science and Engineering and Related Careers
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Wang, Hui-Hui; Billington, Barbara L. – Journal of Extension, 2016
This article addresses economically disadvantaged minority girls' knowledge and perceptions of science and engineering and the influence of their experiences with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) on their choices for future careers. We interviewed three girls who participated in a 4-H-led gender-inclusive STEM program. Our…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Economically Disadvantaged, Females, Knowledge Level
Knowing about Racial Stereotypes versus Believing Them
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Nasir, Na'ilah Suad; McKinney de Royston, Maxine; O'Connor, Kathleen; Wischnia, Sarah – Urban Education, 2017
Despite post-racial rhetoric, stereotypes remain salient for American youth. We surveyed 150 elementary and middle schoolers in Northern California and conducted case studies of 12 students. Findings showed that (a) students hold school-related stereotypes that get stronger in middle school, (b) African American and Latino students experience…
Descriptors: Ethnic Stereotypes, Racial Bias, Knowledge Level, Beliefs
Stereotype Threat Effects on African American Children in an Urban Elementary School
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Wasserberg, Martin J. – Journal of Experimental Education, 2014
This study investigated whether a diagnostic testing condition leads to stereotype threat effects for African American children (n = 198) at an urban elementary school. Results indicated that presenting a reading test as diagnostic of abilities hindered the performance of African American children aware of racial stereotypes but not of those…
Descriptors: African American Students, Urban Schools, Stereotypes, Elementary School Students
Evaluation of the FAIR Program: Teaching Gender Equality to Children
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Brinkman, Britney G. – ProQuest LLC, 2009
The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of the Fairness for All Individuals through Respect (FAIR) program on fifth grade students' understanding of gender as a diversity issue. In particular, this project examined the influence of this program on students' knowledge, self-identity, attitudes about gender roles, experiences of gender…
Descriptors: Sex Fairness, Nondiscriminatory Education, Grade 5, Elementary School Students