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Greathouse, Betty; Young, Barbara Goldman – Social Studies, 1979
Presents a rationale for introducing multiethnic studies into elementary and secondary social studies classrooms and explains how community resources can help students understand themselves and others. Learning activities based on the televised version of Alex Haley's "Roots" are suggested. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Resources, Curriculum Development, Educational Needs

McCarthy, John P.; Fehrle, Carl C. – Social Studies, 1980
Suggests that the role of the curriculum director should be to seek community input at both the planning and implementation stages of the citizenship education curriculum. Information from community individuals, groups, and agencies would allow the formation of identifiable goals. (Author/KC)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Community Involvement, Cooperative Planning, Curriculum Development

Alleman, Janet; Brophy, Jere – Social Studies, 1994
Contends that barriers to effective education can be overcome by using the community as a living laboratory for social studies learning. Discusses out-of-school learning opportunities that meet four criteria: (1) goal relevance; (2) appropriate level of difficulty; (3) feasibility; and (4) cost effectiveness. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Community Involvement, Community Resources, Cultural Differences