Globalization and transformations in nation-state structures require developing a new social-political language that would allow a peaceful coexistence for various identities and interests. This entails revising the link between local histories and the "universal." Education can play a crucial role for developing this language. This…

History as a school subject in Hong Kong is often assumed to have been a vehicle for "colonialist" indoctrination under the British, and for "nationalist" indoctrination under the post-retrocession Chinese regime. This chapter challenges such assumptions by examining the ways in which history syllabuses have (or have not) dealt…

Briefly discusses the history of heritage education and introduces the theme articles in this issue. Invites teachers to consider their local heritage resources and the learning opportunities which these materials support. (GEA)

Discusses the attitudinal and fiscal barriers community colleges encounter as they introduce arts and humanities programs and considers the role of community college consortia in overcoming these barriers. Outlines five principles for consortium development and considers consortium-sponsored activities which can involve the public, along with…

Discusses four areas needing attention as the New York State Education Department begins the revision of the secondary-school social studies program. They are teaching local and state history, developing economic literacy, stressing the importance of a global perspective, and learning the values of civic responsibility. (RM)

Argues that local history collections in the public library can be used by teachers to make their lessons challenging and more meaningful and outlines factors a public librarian needs to consider in developing cooperative teaching programs with schools using primary documents. Sample exercises for fourth and eighth graders are included. (six…

Heritage education is an approach to teaching, rather than an academic discipline or subject area. It draws on history, geography, literature, the arts, architecture, and the social and natural sciences to study the evidence of the past remaining in the natural and built environment, the material culture, written documents, and in community…

Seven authors contributed to a bulletin about using community studies to teach about the interrelationship of the local community with larger economic and social systems. "Young People and Community" (R. Beery and Mark C. Schug) addresses the need for the social studies curriculum to consider the local community, an area which is rarely covered…