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Peer reviewedBlackbird, William; And Others – History and Social Science Teacher, 1975
As part of a larger curriculum project, the content of this teacher resource book on Canadian Indian history, culture, and contemporary problems is critiqued. (DE)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Ethnic Studies, Indians
Peer reviewedKinnear, George – History and Social Science Teacher, 1975
An elementary teaching unit on the Hutterites is criticized for its teaching strategies and ethnocentrism. (DE)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Education, Ethnic Studies
Peer reviewedWinzer, Margret – History and Social Science Teacher, 1982
Describes two projects for hearing impaired students in grades four through six designed to teach about Canadian history. The first project taught students about ethnic differences among school staff. In the second project students studied their own ethnic backgrounds. Students conducted interviews, did library research, and developed a series of…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Ethnic Origins, Ethnic Studies, Hearing Impairments
Peer reviewedWood, Dean – History and Social Science Teacher, 1975
A description and analysis of the content of an elementary level student textbook which uses archaelogical research to study the Maritime Archaic Indians of Newfoundland is provided. (DE)
Descriptors: Archaeology, Canada Natives, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
Peer reviewedMelville, Doug – History and Social Science Teacher, 1975
This article discusses the specifics of developing a course dealing with multiculturalism in Canada in Project Multi-Culturalism Observations of Student Attitudes in Canada (M.O.S.A.I.C.) (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Cultural Pluralism, Ethnic Studies, Interdisciplinary Approach
Peer reviewedHou, Charles – History and Social Science Teacher, 1974
The author describes a junior high school interdisciplinary Canadian studies course. Class projects encompassing Indian culture, French-Canadian culture, English-Canadian culture, and regional and ethnic cultures are examined. (DE)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Class Activities, Cross Cultural Studies, Educational Innovation
Peer reviewedKehoe, John – History and Social Science Teacher, 1977
Discusses the increasing activity among scholars and teachers to develop multicultural textbooks and curriculum materials. Recommends that teachers encourage students to be cultural relativists on all cultural issues except ethical ones. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Comparative Education, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development
Peer reviewedAoki, Ted T. – History and Social Science Teacher, 1978
Books in the Canadian Ethnic History Series are used to explore three curriculum approaches to citizenship education. The books are reviewed in terms of (1) increasing citizens' knowledge, (2) providing accurate interpretations of the experiences of specific ethnic groups, and (3) encouraging critical reflection about Canadian quality of life. (AV)
Descriptors: Citizenship, Citizenship Education, Community Attitudes, Critical Thinking
Peer reviewedFriesen, John W. – History and Social Science Teacher, 1985
The following objectives for a k-12 multicultural program are discussed: (1) celebrations, (2) curiosity quest, (3) ethnic group contributions, (4) similarities among groups (case study approach), (5) consciousness raising, (6) communication, and (7) caring. Also examined are additional factors to consider in developing such a program, e.g.,…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development
