Focus on Folk Tales.

Hickey, M. Gail

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ERIC Number: EJ518971

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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Focus on Folk Tales.

Hickey, M. Gail

Social Studies and the Young Learner, v8 n2 p13-14,17 Nov-Dec 1995

Asserts that folktales from around the world can be used in the elementary social studies classroom to teach about cultural traits. Discusses types of folktales and recommends instructional procedures and classroom activities. Maintains that studying folktales can increase children's awareness of moral and social issues. (CFR)

Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Cultural Differences, Cultural Pluralism, Cultural Traits, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Ethical Instruction, Folk Culture, Learning Activities, Oral History, Social Studies, Social Values, Student Interests, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Note: Theme issue topic: "Varieties of Literature and Elementary Social Studies."