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Virtue, David C.; Buchanan, Anne; Vogler, Kenneth E. – Social Studies, 2012
In the current era of high-stakes testing and accountability, many social studies teachers struggle to find creative ways to add depth and authenticity to a broad, shallow curriculum. Teachers can use the time after tests are administered for students to reflect back on the social studies curriculum and select topics they want to study more deeply…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Curriculum Evaluation, Instructional Innovation
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Helburn, Suzanne Wiggins – Social Studies, 1997
Recalls the development of a 1970s high school economics textbook and curriculum titled, "Economics in Society," and how it developed into an adult education curriculum. The curriculum emphasizes a thematic approach to economics focusing on concepts and institutions, industry organization, the national economy, and developing countries' economies.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Course Content, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Design