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Direct linkKing, LaGarrett J. – Social Education, 2020
"Black history is American history," is a popular phrase used by a multitude of people seeking to legitimate Black history to the general population. The motto is usually a two-fold response to concerns about the disregard of Black history. First, "Black history is American history" is used to criticize (and in some cases…
Descriptors: African American History, United States History, Misconceptions, Criticism
Peer reviewedBarth, James L.; And Others – Social Education, 1993
Contends that student alienation cannot be solved by improved instructional methodology or curriculum content reform. Argues that the citizenship education goals of social studies cannot be taught effectively because societal values do not support schools or teachers. Provides five suggestions on policies that might address these issues. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Classroom Environment, Educational Change, Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedGillespie, Judith A. – Social Education, 1978
Discusses the positive and negative aspects of Federal involvement in curriculum development. Concludes that Federal involvement can make positive contributions toward critical thinking and knowledge and should be encouraged. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement, Educational Needs
Peer reviewedMcGough, Kris – Social Education, 1978
Discusses the propriety of Federal government involvement in curriculum development. Concludes that control of education, including curriculum development, should rest at the local level. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Development, Educational Needs, Educational Policy
Peer reviewedDiem, Richard A.; And Others – Social Education, 1997
Recounts a group of western educators' three-week tour of Korea, sponsored by the Korean Studies Workshop. The educators interviewed administrators, attended lectures, and visited elementary and secondary schools. Provides an excellent overview of the state of Korean K-12 education, including proposed curricular reforms. (MJP)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Development
Peer reviewedKaufman, Cathy – Social Education, 1997
Addresses some of the problems facing the educational system of Hungary as it moves from a Marxist perspective to a system attempting to inculcate democratic principles. Most Hungarians are optimistic although the old system was entrenched and enforced for many years. Includes comments from many citizens. (MJP)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Curriculum Development, Democratic Values, Educational Change
Peer reviewedUkpokodu, Nelly – Social Education, 1997
Places the current problems concerning citizenship education in Africa in the context of African countries' emergence from colonial rule to democratic government. Maintains that social studies education in Africa must become transformative and interdisciplinary to overcome ethnocentric isolation. Advocates upgrading teacher education and…
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Citizenship Education, Civics
