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Nam, Chaebong – Social Studies, 2022
Hull-House was a unique social experiment by which Jane Addams realized her egalitarian vision for a shared civic life. Facing soaring social problems of the early twentieth century, Hull-House's most important mission was to help new immigrants learn the rule of self-government and become successful drivers of it. Hull-House was an unusual group…
Descriptors: Social Studies, Teaching Methods, Citizen Participation, Social Problems
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Ohn, J. D.; Wade, Rahima – Social Studies, 2009
This article illustrates how community service-learning can be defined and implemented as a group inquiry project in which students apply academic knowledge and social problem-solving skills. The authors examined eleven different community service-learning projects put into practice by elementary and middle school teachers who participated in…
Descriptors: Social Problems, Citizenship Education, Middle School Teachers, Service Learning
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Keller, Clair W. – Social Studies, 1973
The complete lesson enables the teacher to relate teaching strategies to levels of cognitive behavior, and stems from the belief that higher levels of cognitive behavior are developed only after a learner first acquires information and then puts that information to use. (Author)
Descriptors: Cognitive Objectives, Decision Making Skills, Inquiry, Problem Solving
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Wilen, William W.; McKenrick, Patrick – Social Studies, 1989
Describes the nature and procedure of individualized inquiry and provides an illustration of its use in one social studies classroom. Steps include problem definition, hypothesis formation, information gathering, data analysis, hypothesis testing, and drawing conclusions. Recommends that teachers select responsible, intellectually capable, and…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Data Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, Independent Study
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Grant, Carl A. – Social Studies, 1974
The potential of the new social studies is seen as helping teachers in the inner-city in guiding students to utilize an analytical process in problem solving and establishing a classroom atmosphere fostering the process of critical inquiry. (Author/KM)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Educational Objectives, Inquiry, Problem Solving
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Dunfee, Maxine; Sagl, Helen – Social Studies, 1971
Explores the relationship between a major reliance on textbooks, and the problem solving, inquiry oriented approach to social studies curriculum. (JB)
Descriptors: Current Events, Elementary Education, Inquiry, Instructional Materials
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Olmo, Barbara G. – Social Studies, 1978
Suggestions are presented to help social studies classroom teachers identify and select teaching techniques. Concludes that inquiry techniques are most successful in helping teachers motivate students and awaken their curiosity. These techniques also provide illustrative examples; clarify themes; sustain interest, and encourage synthesis,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Needs, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
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Miklos, Laszlo D.; Miklos, Mary Oellerich – Social Studies, 1971
Briefly presents research studies on efficacy of this method; discusses the teacher's role in inquiry; and provides guidelines for evaluation. A sample lesson plan on the Civil War concludes the article. (JB)
Descriptors: American History, Civil War (United States), Critical Thinking, History Instruction
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VanFossen, Philip J.; Shiveley, James M. – Social Studies, 1997
Describes inquiry learning as defining a purpose for inquiry (the problem), postulating tentative answers or solutions, testing various hypotheses, drawing tentative conclusions, and applying those conclusions to new situations. Asserts that acquisition of these skills supports democratic citizenship. Outlines the inquiry approach used for a…
Descriptors: American Indian History, Cognitive Development, Consciousness Raising, Creative Thinking