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Peer reviewedMcLean, S. Vianne; Mayer, Joan E. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1996
Criticizes the traditional approach to childhood social studies curriculum, "Me, My Family, My Community," as being superficial and inadequate. Maintains that a rapidly changing world will demand students with highly developed thinking and social skills. Includes guidelines for an optimal social learning environment for early childhood.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Education, Educational Change
