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Peer reviewedKlein, Phil – Journal of Geography, 1995
Maintains that, if national geography standards are effective, issues-based instructional materials are needed. Reports on a study of the use of 3 modules on environmental education by 480 secondary students in 18 schools. Finds that the students made significant cognitive and skill gains. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Discovery Learning, Educational Change, Educational Strategies
Rudaitis, Cheryl, Comp. – Teaching Music, 1994
Presents a series of teaching suggestions and ideas based on the National Standards for Arts Education. Focuses on musical composition for elementary and secondary students. Includes a teaching example illustrating how the National Standards can be put into practice. (CFR)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Programs
Peer reviewedNash, Gary B.; Dunn, Ross E. – Social Education, 1995
Reports on the controversy about the National History Standards, released in 1994 as part of the Goals 2000 program. Argues that the standards encourage critical thinking skills, active learning, use of primary sources, and integration of art and literature into history. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Critical Thinking, Cultural Pluralism, Educational Change
