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Peer reviewedKing, Nancy R. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1982
Having kindergarten children use familiar play objects can serve the needs of the children and the goals of the teacher. Findings showed that, in addition to promoting interaction among children, play materials in kindergarten classrooms also embody institutional messages and facilitate socialization. (AM)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Educational Research
Peer reviewedHarwood, Angela M. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1992
Provides an overview of the theoretical basis and methods used for social studies classroom research. Suggests improvements in classroom climate constructs by integrating social studies literature and traditional classroom research approaches. Offers recommendations for improving future research. (SG)
Descriptors: Civics, Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Research Methodology
Peer reviewedFouts, Jeffrey T. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1989
Examines the theory of a causal relationship between classroom environments and junior high school students' attitudes towards the social studies, replicating the research methodology of a high school study. Environmental dimensions found to be related towards positive attitudes include teacher support, affiliation, innovation, and involvement,…
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Classroom Research
Peer reviewedMcGowan, Thomas M.; And Others – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1990
Examines whether traditionally negative student attitudes toward social studies can be improved by particular teaching practices. Finds that teaching style seemed the crucial factor in the ability of an observed teacher to improve sixth grade student attitudes toward social studies. Includes two tables of research data. (DB)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Educational Research, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedBliss, Traci – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1989
Reports on an exploratory study examining the conditions that contribute to the frequency with which social studies teachers use groupwork. Uses both quantitative and qualitative methods. Finds that the factors contributing to use of groupwork are school and classroom factors, and teaching objectives. (SLM)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Cooperative Learning, Educational Change
Peer reviewedBlankenship, Glen – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1990
Examines how an open classroom climate relates to effective global education. Looks at gender and race differences, and identifies attributes of open classrooms. Administers questionnaires to 202 students enrolled in an international studies program. Finds a moderate positive correlation between classroom climate and student political attitudes.…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Correlation
Peer reviewedCarter, D. S. G. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1990
Analyzes three case studies, each representing one of the social studies teaching styles identified by D. S. G. Carter and R. G. Hacker: the knowledge transmitter, emphasizing content; the social scientist concerned with student development; and the reflective thinker, favoring process. Purpose of study was to ascribe meaning to the typology. Used…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques
