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Dilek Girit-Yildiz; Fadime Ulusoy – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2024
It is difficult for mathematics teachers to find and utilize relevant historical content for their students. In this study, we aimed to examine how prospective mathematics teachers (PMTs) evaluate the history of mathematics (HM) in curriculum resources and how they integrate the HM into lesson plans. We collected data through PMTs' evaluation…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Lesson Plans, Teaching Methods, Textbook Evaluation
Yarlykova, Mariya; Xunda, Yu – Education and Society, 2021
This article examines uniform standardized history education in Russia. It focuses primarily on the process of designing unified national history textbooks in 2013-2017, and also examines the educational reform that followed this process, along with the role of Russian society in the formulation of the textbook's content. The new…
Descriptors: History Instruction, Textbooks, Educational Change, Patriotism
Burton, Graham – Multilingual Matters, 2023
This book investigates the content of the grammar syllabus typically employed in mainstream English Language Teaching. Using a mixed-methods approach, the author examines how the syllabuses used in coursebooks are actually constructed, how they evolved and how valid their contents are as a basis for teaching. The research reported consists of a…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Instructional Materials
Haav, Kaarel – Journal of Social Science Education, 2018
Purpose: This article aims at elaboration of a relevant framework for European identity and citizenship. On this basis, comparative studies like ICSS, Estonian curricula, civic syllabuses and textbooks will be critically reviewed. Methods: The framework relies on former studies on democracy and education. The work also draws on normative materials…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Foreign Countries, Textbooks, Textbook Evaluation
Cassese, Erin C.; Holman, Mirya R.; Schneider, Monica C.; Bos, Angela L. – Journal of Political Science Education, 2015
In this article, we develop an argument for better integrating the political science curricula on methodology with gender politics. We demonstrate how these two areas are presently distinct and nonoverlapping with an analysis of commonly used methodology and women and politics textbooks. We examine the implications of these results for female…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Integrated Curriculum, Skill Development, Learning Activities
Rowan, Diana; Shears, Jeffrey – Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 2011
The authors surveyed program directors at all bachelor of social work and master of social work programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education using an online tool that assessed whether and how their respective social work programs are covering content related to HIV/AIDS. Of the 650 program directors, 153 (24%) participated in the…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Textbook Evaluation, Course Content, Social Environment

Fleming, Dan B.; Nurse, Ronald J. – Social Education, 1988
Reports the results of a study of 12 recently published U.S. history textbooks' content on the Vietnam War. Concludes that, overall, the textbooks of the mid-1980s provide an improved treatment of the war when compared to earlier books. States that texts still lack depth on the topic, making use of supplementary materials as necessary. (GEA)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Secondary Education, Textbook Evaluation

Kelly, Michael G.; Gross, Richard E. – Social Studies, 1981
Explores the ability of social studies education to include balanced controversial issues within its textual materials. Suggests a code of content for the textbook industry and social studies educators, stating that the textbook industry should seek and develop ideas relating to controversial public issues and that personal opinions of authors in…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Educational Assessment, Educational Needs, Models

Shackelford, Jean – Journal of Economic Education, 1991
Reviews 21 one-semester economics textbooks using Kenneth E. Boulding's ideas for introductory textbooks. Lists 240 concepts and topic areas in macroeconomics, microeconomics, public policy, and international economics that may be covered in a textbook. (NL)
Descriptors: Course Content, Economics, Economics Education, Higher Education
Morton, David A.; Foreman, K. Bo; Goede, Patricia A.; Bezzant, John L.; Albertine, Kurt H. – Advances in Physiology Education, 2007
The methods for authoring and distributing course content are undergoing substantial changes due to advancement in computer technology. Paper has been the traditional method to author and distribute course content. Paper enables students to personalize content through highlighting and note taking but does not enable the incorporation of multimedia…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Course Content, Medical Education, Medicine
Schmidt-Sinns, Dieter – International Journal of Political Education, 1981
Discusses the need for a global approach to world history to help students at all levels understand social, economic, and ecological change. The author evaluates one example of a secondary global world history textbook--"People and Civilization: A World History" (Lexington, MA: Ginn and Company, 1977). (AM)
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, Ecology, Economic Change

Baldwin, Patricia; Baldwin, Douglas – Canadian Social Studies, 1992
Discusses the portrayal of women in Canadian history textbooks. Analyzes the extent of sex stereotyping in the books from the 1960s to the present. Suggests that the best way to address the problem is to meet it head on. Notes the failure of a Newfoundland teachers' group to win incorporation of a gender roles course into the curriculum. (SG)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Elementary Secondary Education, Females, Foreign Countries
Smith, Timothy L. – 1988
This paper discusses the importance of teaching about the place of religion in U.S. development and calls attention to the inadequate treatment of religion in history textbooks used in public secondary schools. Knowledge about various religious traditions is necessary to citizenship, and since it is not taught by parents or religious institutions,…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Ethical Instruction, High Schools
Thomas, Jan E.; Kukulan, Annis – Teaching Sociology, 2004
In recent years, early women sociologists such as Harriet Martineau, Ida B. Wells, and Jane Addams have begun to appear in some introductory textbooks and theory books. Usually, they appear in a box, as a sidebar, or as selected "others." So why do we not know more about these women? Our research seeks to answer this question. Given the…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Textbook Evaluation, Curriculum Evaluation, College Programs
Decore, A. M.; And Others – 1982
In summer 1981, at the request of Alberta Education, an evaluation study was undertaken of all learning resources presently listed in "Alberta Social Studies Learning Resources for Elementary Schools" and "Alberta Social Studies Learning Resources for Secondary Schools," including recommended and required resources, as well as…
Descriptors: American Indian Education, Atlases, Canada Natives, Content Analysis
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