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Risinger, C. Frederick – 1992
Drawing on contemporary research literature, recently developed curriculum guides, and blue-ribbon reports, this digest reviews 10 contemporary trends in K-12 social studies in the United States. Trends are as follows: (1) History, history, and more history; (2) More geography, too; (3) Using literature to teach social studies; (4) Focus on the…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education