Based on my reflections on "being a foreigner," I explore the boundaries of citizenship education in this essay. I use my foreign identity to articulate how social justice education can perpetuate closed-mindedness in classrooms by moving too quickly to student activism. I situate my experiences and reflections on being a foreigner…

This study examines six US social studies teachers' beliefs and curricular decisions that impact their teaching about Asia. Using interview data, the study seeks to understand the forces that influence what, how, and when teachers teach about Asia in their secondary classes, if and how they position Asians as "others", and what bearing…

History and social studies textbooks have often been the object of heated political debate in various countries, since they relate directly to issues of national identity and citizenship. This article analyzes how "foreigners" are portrayed in two versions (the 2000 and 2006 versions, date of issue) of the best-selling elementary social…

These 30 lesson plans were designed to accompany "Contemporary Japan: A Teaching Workbook", a collection of class activities, primary source selections, student readings, and role-play exercises. The lesson plans are based primarily on materials in the workbook, although materials from other sources also are recommended. Some of the…

Part of an international series of amply illustrated, colorful, small-sized books for children ages 5 to 10, this volume is designed to enhance learning and serve as an educational resource. The history, geography, customs, people, flora, and fauna of the countries of South America are described. Illustrations appear throughout the book. (DB)

The document provides three lesson plans designed to introduce gifted children (8-10 years old) to a study of China. The plans are built around three stories which portray specific conditions of the Country; the plans are designed to develop specific understandings related to economic conditions caused by floods and droughts, the potential menaces…

These 33 lesson plans were designed to accompany "Contemporary China: A Teaching Workbook," a collection of class activities, primary source selections, student readings, and role-play exercises. The lesson plans are based primarily on materials in the "Workbook," although materials from other sources also are recommended. Some…

AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF WRITTEN AND AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA RELATED TO LATIN AMERICA WAS PREPARED BY THE STAFF OF THE LATIN AMERICA CURRICULUM PROJECT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS. THIS BIBLIOGRAPHY WAS PREPARED FOR TEACHERS, SUPERVISORS, AND CURRICULUM WRITERS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. MOST OF THE MEDIA CITED HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED SINCE 1960. FICTION…

AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF WRITTEN AND AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS RELATED TO CONTEMPORARY LATIN AMERICA WAS PREPARED TO SERVE AS A GUIDE TO INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES FOR USE AT THE SECONDARY LEVEL. AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO INCLUDE ONLY THE MORE SIGNIFICANT AND MOST RECENTLY PUBLISHED MATERIALS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH. PART I OF THE BIBLIOGRAPHY LISTS RECENT…

Designed to better acquaint U.S. teenagers with their counterparts in India, the four lesson plans and supplementary materials contained in this document ask students to compare their lives with those of Indian teenagers in the following areas: education, recreation, dating/marriage, and problems. (DB)

Part of an international series of amply illustrated, colorful, small-sized books for children ages 5 to 10, this volume is designed to enhance learning and serve as an educational resource. Aspects of daily life along the Zaire River in Central Africa are described. Questions such as what can be seen along the banks, and why is market day so…

This article relates some of the major problems in adequately teaching an African Studies course including the use of the traditional approach and teachers with inadequate background. Solutions to the problem include the use of a broader subject approach including sociology and psychology and understanding the values of the country. (JR)