In this Research and Practice article, the author explores the scholarship on women and the social studies published in the last decade and what can be learned from it in order to move forward with teaching students about women in history, government, and the other social sciences. In an effort to compile research recommendations most relevant for…

Like many who entered the teaching profession in the 1970s, the author entered a profession that was in transition. Over the more than 30 years she spent in the classroom, the author has had a front row seat during this evolution. It has been a roller coaster ride at times, but she believes our schools will emerge stronger for it. Who we teach,…

There is ample evidence that Confucianism is undergoing a multi-faceted revival in contemporary China. This can be seen in government slogans, in a runaway best seller on the "Analects" (the compendium of Confucius's teachings), in educational experiments, and in academic activities. The twentieth century was a bad century for…

Whitefish Bay High School recently celebrated its 75th anniversary, and the author wanted his students to remember this event for many years. As a U.S. history teacher, he also wanted to find a way for them to understand that their high school's history has coincided with national events and trends over the past seven decades. He decided to use a…

A second survey of a volunteered panel of readers of Social Education on trends and practices in social studies reports on the perceived climate for innovation. (JH)

Discusses classroom use of the videodisc--a disc for recording sounds and images for use in television sets. Examines capability of several systems, advantages of videodisc technology, and the future of videodisc marketing. (KC)

Describes six distinct periods of development in China's recent history in terms of their differences in international developments, agriculture, industry, and education and culture. (JDH)

The author, in reviewing his early formal experience as a social studies teacher, reflects on the permanent values and importance of social education. Geography, which has played such a key role in his own writing, is singled out as being of fundamental significance. (JB)

Describes recent cases of high school book banning illustrating patterns of censorship in the United States. The author examines reasons for book banning, the motivations behind this kind of censorship, and the ideological orientation of groups responsible for it. A bibliography of information on censorship is included. (AM)

Examines trends in K-12 social studies education in three Ohio cities: Warren, Canton, and Youngstown. The case studies were conducted during the 1976-1977 school year. Findings show that there is little student involvement in any of the programs and that specialized help for social studies teachers is limited. (Author/RM)

Trends in elementary and secondary social studies education in Birmingham, Alabama, are discussed. The case study was conducted during the 1976-1977 school year. Improvement and growth in social studies offerings are reported. (Author/RM)

Suggests ways in which social studies educators can take a more active role in advocating social studies education: involve professionals and the media in a systematic advocacy program, distribute materials produced by the National Council for the Social Studies, develop social studies themes, and present an advocacy position for social studies at…

Examines trends in K-12 social studies education in Vermillion, South Dakota. The case study was conducted during the 1976-1977 school year. Findings show a return to the basics in social studies. Law, ecology, environment, career education, and ethnic heritage studies are being emphasized. (Author/RM)

Examines trends in K-12 social studies education in Marin County, California. The case study was conducted during the 1976-1977 school year. One serious problem is the lack of money for social studies materials. In the elementary schools the amount of time devoted to social studies has declined because of increasing emphasis on the basics.…

Trends in elementary and secondary social studies education in San Antonio, Texas, are discussed. The case study was conducted during the 1976-1977 school year. Because of the back to basics movement, more money has been spent on mathematics and language arts than on social studies. The major focus in social studies is on history and government.…