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Sweezey, William – Social Studies, 1985
Basic characteristics of the more influential curriculum development models in social studies are discussed. For a curriculum development model to be effective, it must provide for extensive teacher involvement. The most successful school practices are those that are school-based and collaborative. (RM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational History, Educational Needs, Educational Quality

Social Studies, 1997
Reprints a series of "how-to" guidelines concerning service learning from the Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago (CFRC). Includes a working definition of service learning, a five-step process for projects, and specific goals to be reached at each stage of the project. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education

Merryfield, Merry M. – Social Studies, 1988
Examines the origins and conceptualization of the social studies movement in Africa, and describes the practice of social studies and its current status. Concludes that although social studies has some unique problems due to the nature of the subject matter, it is more relevant to the lives of African children than traditional curricula. (LS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Educational Change, Educational History