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Peer reviewedWhite, Jane J. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1988
Describes the nature and form of knowledge that should be in social studies textbooks. Argues that substantial knowledge can be used by academic reviewers and teachers as a framework for analysis of social studies texts and to encourage dialogue about the purpose and structure of social studies lessons. (BSR)
Descriptors: Course Content, Elementary Secondary Education, Social Studies, Textbook Bias
Peer reviewedKon, Jane Heckley – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1995
Reports on a study of how seven fifth-grade teachers organized their social studies curriculum following the adoption of a new textbook. Finds that teaching styles were more varied than might be expected given the similarity of materials. Discusses three observed teaching styles. (CFR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Decision Making, Elementary Education, Grade 5
Peer reviewedWade, Rahima C. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1993
Reports on a review of 25 content analysis studies of social studies textbooks published between 1982 and 1992. Finds that many of the problems noted in other types of social studies research also are evident in these studies. Provides recommendations for improving the quality of content analysis studies. (CFR)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Curriculum Design, Educational Change, Educational Research
