The basic concepts of an Idealist World History course are discussed, followed by a description of: objectives; interdisciplinary content of religion, art and philosophy; teaching methods; evaluation; and the role of the teacher. (Author/SE)

Classroom teachers should depart from the accepted practice of placing the field trip at the end of a unit of social studies instruction and, instead, plan the field experience for the first week of activities. Reasons are discussed, and a sample unit on state government for the middle grades is described. (RM)

Asserts that social studies teacher educators can develop future teachers' commitment to student service learning. Describes and reports on a study of a community service-learning program for elementary preservice social studies teachers. (CFR)