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A Critique of Gilbert T. Sewall's American History Textbooks.
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Kaltsounis, Theodore – Social Education, 1988
Discusses the assessment criteria, methodology, findings, and onclusions of Gilbert T. Sewall's 1987 report: American History Textbooks: An Assessment of Quality (SO 018 768). Contends that the report reveals that standard research procedures were implemented poorly, if at all. Criticizes the selection of the review panel and concludes that the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, North American History, Political Influences
Curriculum Reform and Social Studies Textbooks
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Capron, Barbara; And Others – Social Education, 1973
Publishers' representatives responded to questions concerning textbook content and use and a series of questions are presented which provide an effective means of evaluating textbooks. Analyses of a few of the presently available textbooks and textbook programs reflecting curriculum reform in the social studies are included. (JB)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Curriculum Development, Instructional Materials, Publishing Industry