In teaching about Latin America and the Caribbean, bringing a human dimension to the study of the region is essential. Texts on the region can be dull and lifeless or even biased and skewed. Introducing students to the region by exploring prose, poetry, and picture books helps to illustrate the rich diversity found throughout Latin America and the…

This ERIC/ChESS column presents a variety of resources to help educators find new ways to reduce prejudice. Included are three ERIC documents which cover (1) how to reduce prejudice in the social studies classroom, (2) research on prejudice reduction, and (3) preventing institutional racism and sexism. (JDH)

Items representing the conceptual and theoretical basis of MACOS and applied studies in the classroom offer a representative sample of accessible materials. (Author/KM)

One hundred and twenty-six children's trade books in the field of social studies during the year 1972 are listed. Selection criteria included choosing books written for grades K-8; emphasizing human relations; presenting an original theme or new slant on a traditional topic; and being highly readable. In addition to providing complete…

Provides annotated bibliography of elementary-level trade books which emphasize human relations and social themes. The 108 books were reviewed by social studies teachers, and are divided into six categories: United States history, culture, and life; world history and culture; biographies; folktales, myths, legends, and storytelling; contemporary…

Emancipatory pedagogy refers to a process of teaching that aims to free the teacher and the student from the mental restrictions imposed by the mainstream culture on the way they perceive things. Cited here are sources of practical ways in which classroom teachers can explore emancipatory pedagogy. (RM)

An annotated list of representative global education resources for elementary-level students and teachers includes textbooks, multimedia kits, and supplementary materials. It covers social studies series, other social studies materials, other curricular area materials, and teacher sources. (ND)

Some of the varied resources in the general area of economics and in the special area of economics and the environment are listed. Most contain extensive bibliographies. Some materials are free or available for a nominal charge. (KM)

A bibliography of NAEP official reports and booklets containing the descriptions of objectives and sub-objectives developed for each National Assessment subject area and the Process of their development is presented. (Author/KM) Aspect of National Assessment (NAEP) dealt with in this document: Program Description.

Two annotated bibliographies of books are compiled, one devoted to Roosevelt and the New Deal, the other concerned with Hitler, the Weimar Republic, and the rise of Nazism. Annotations indicate scope of the work and occasionally point out bias or point of view. (CS)

Describes print and audiovisual resources available for teaching social history to secondary students. Topics covered include crime, the family, health and medicine, work, and youth. Student texts are also cited. (RM)

Contains an annotated bibliography of highly rated children's books published in 1981. Books selected are for grades K-8, emphasize human relations, and provide a fresh slant on traditional topics. Topics covered include: the American heritage, Native Americans, world history, cultural awareness, biographies and autobiographies, legends,…

An annotated guide to reference materials for social studies multimedia programs is provided. (DE)

Presents an annotated bibliography of materials pertaining to social studies in the middle school. Teacher resources, classroom applications, and curriculum guides are listed along with ordering information. (GEA)