Writing and Critical Thinking in the Social Studies.

Giroux, Henry A.

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ERIC Number: EJ199416

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1978

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Writing and Critical Thinking in the Social Studies.

Giroux, Henry A.

Curriculum Inquiry, v8 n4 p291-310 Win 1978

Examines traditional theoretical assumptions about the pedagogy of writing and critical thinking, and shows that they are linked dialectically. Illustrates how a pedagogy of writing can be used as a learning vehicle to help students learn and think critically about any given social studies subject. (Author/MLF)

Descriptors: Critical Reading, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Improvement, Social Studies, Writing (Composition)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Learner

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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