Points out influences on and constraints to planning a social studies curriculum for the 21st century. Proposes a curriculum based on five essential concept clusters and presents a breakdown of these concepts using Zimbabwe themes and issues. Recommends innovations in teacher education to accompany the proposed curriculum. (LS)

Describes the Commonwealth Caribbean: 17 English-speaking countries in the Caribbean, sharing history, culture, and developmental problems. Examines the social studies in individual Commonwealth Caribbean educational systems. Highlights needs for improved teacher education; textbook availability; and a six-level primary social studies course.…