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Peer reviewedBanks, James A. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1989
Reviews four approaches to the integration of ethnic content into the curriculum. The contribution and additive approaches add ethnic heroes and courses to the curriculum. The transformation approach changes the basic assumptions of the curriculum while the social action approach requires students to use the information gained in transformative…
Descriptors: Course Content, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedMiller, F. Gene; Jacobson, Michael G. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1994
Asserts that a primary goal of social studies is fostering attitudes and behaviors that reflect effective citizenship for a global, multicultural world. Discusses Robert Hanvey's "Five Dimensions of a Global Perspective" and how they relate to social studies course content. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Course Content, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Pluralism
Peer reviewedBlankenship, Glen – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1994
Contends that existing social studies curricula do not prepare students to deal with rapid advancements in communications, technology, international politics, and the emerging global economy. Emphasizes that social studies curriculum reform must include a global perspective. (CFR)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides
