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Peer reviewedLaForse, Martin – Social Studies, 1970
Discusses the pitfalls of wholesale adoption of fashionable educational methods in general, and inquiry in particular. (JB)
Descriptors: Discovery Processes, Induction, Inquiry, Instructional Innovation
Peer reviewedChapin, June R.; Gross, Richard E. – Social Studies, 1972
Descriptors: Basic Vocabulary, Concept Formation, Definitions, Discovery Processes
Peer reviewedNeal, Harriet C. – Social Studies, 1980
The article uses Jean Piaget's theory of four stages of intellectual growth to describe (1) developmental aspects of the six- to seven-year-old child which are pertinent to the teaching of social studies and (2) a social studies program which teaches rational thinking. (Author/KC)
Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Processes, Developmental Stages, Discovery Processes
Peer reviewedGarrett, Larry N.; Heyl, R. James – Social Studies, 1976
A model for teaching social studies by the discovery approach is presented. The authors maintain that the temporal inquiry teaching model holds considerable promise for encouraging student enthusiasm, emphasizing higher cognitive levels, and stimulating divergent student thinking and activity. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Discovery Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Inquiry, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedFarmer, D. W. – Social Studies, 1970
An experimental learning project directed toward bridging the gap experienced by students between high school and college, and serving as a model for a senior year social studies course, is described. The seminar utilized a cross-disciplinary, dialogue approach with emphasis on directly involving students in the thinking process. (JB)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Discovery Processes, Experimental Teaching, High School Seniors
