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Powers, Jane Bernard – Social Studies Review, 1981
Defines sex equity in terms of the social studies and suggests ways to integrate it into the 1981 "California History/Social Science Framework." Included are key questions for teachers to consider about sex equity and social studies and a bibliography of classroom materials and reference books on sex equity. (AM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Program Implementation, Resource Materials, Sex Fairness
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Leet, Don R. – Social Studies Review, 1985
Schools must help students develop the ability to evaluate and make reasoned choices about personal and society-wide economic issues. One strategy that research has shown can help schools teach economic literacy is called DEEP, an acronym for the Developmental Economic Education Program. Steps for implementing DEEP are described. (RM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Economics Education, Educational Innovation, Elementary Secondary Education
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Highsmith, Robert – Social Studies Review, 1981
Considers the role of economics education within the 1981 "California History/Social Science Framework." Economics education provides a unique perspective on social issues and extensive opportunities for students to exercise critical thinking skills. To help teachers integrate economics information into curricula, a list of California…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Economics Education, Elementary Secondary Education
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Berg, Marlowe – Social Studies Review, 1988
Discusses the integrated curriculum and the California Framework for History-Social Science Education as an example of the integrated curriculum. Shows how the Framework unifies the curriculum and offers a model to combine the content and processes advocated by the Framework. (LS)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, History, History Instruction, Instructional Development
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Norton, Ruth – Social Studies Review, 1988
Compares the California Framework for History-Social Science Education with the California Framework for English-Language Arts. Depicts the two frameworks and shows how teachers can implement both through interdisciplinary applications. Suggests how the two subject areas can be integrated. (LS)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Elementary Education, History, History Instruction
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Prokop, Harvey L. – Social Studies Review, 1985
The new K-12 economics education program being implemented by the San Diego City (California) schools is described. A brief historical background, a rationale, what constitutes the program for grades 9-12, and how the program is being implemented are discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Economics Education, Educational Change
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Gross, Richard – Social Studies Review, 1981
Describes problems implementing California state curriculum guidelines. Problems included inadequate information dissemination and state supervision, inconsistencies with instructional materials, teacher resistance, theoretical disputes, community pressures, and reduced interest in social studies. To increase acceptance, teachers and…
Descriptors: Community Problems, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Innovation
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Kronowitz, Ellen – Social Studies Review, 1988
Reveals how preservice education majors feel about the California Framework for History-Social Science Education. Summarizes responses to a questionnaire dealing with the Framework's philosophy, scope and sequence. Presents students' ideas for methods of implementing the Framework. (LS)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Curriculum Evaluation, Education Majors, Educational Philosophy
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Heath, Brent E. – Social Studies Review, 1988
Examines ways in which teachers may follow the California Framework for History-Social Science Education prescriptions in integrating and correlating the history-social science curriculum. Suggests three possible departures from current practice which might prove valuable for teachers. (LS)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, History, History Instruction
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Benninga, Jacques – Social Studies Review, 1997
Examines the long-time commitment and involvement of a university and a local chapter of Phi Delta Kappa to encourage and recognize character education in local schools. Describes a public awards ceremony and includes the criteria for the values and character recognition award. Provides a list of the winning schools. (MJP)
Descriptors: Awards, Citizenship Education, College School Cooperation, Educational Responsibility
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Wolf, Alvin – Social Studies Review, 1988
Analyzes the challenges to implementation of the California Framework for History-Social Science Education. Compares the Framework's prescriptions with current practices and concludes that there are discrepancies. Suggests methods for preparing current practitioners and future teachers to carry out the Framework. (LS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Strategies, Elementary School Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education
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Wrobel, Ellie – Social Studies Review, 1997
Relates how character education can be quickly incorporated into the curriculum when teachers, the school, and the community share mutual goals and work as a team. Outlines some of the techniques used such as devoting each month to a specific character attribute and sending home newsletters to keep parents informed. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Responsibility
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Furry, Alice; Maloney, Joseph – Social Studies Review, 1997
Describes the focus and activities of the schools involved in California's "Partnerships in Character Education" project. In its third year, the pilot project has developed five separate school programs. Team members assess the environment of the school and design a program incorporating adult modeling and curriculum integration. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment
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Aranha, Mary Curtis – Social Studies Review, 1997
Emphasizes the role of the school principal in creating a vision, being a role model, and encouraging staff into and through character education. Outlines examples of the staff development and continuing teacher education at a K-6 magnet school. Discusses the school principal's professional philosophy and practices. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Continuing Education, Educational Philosophy, Educational Responsibility
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Cardinale, Gary – Social Studies Review, 1988
Expresses concern about how teachers will implement the California Framework for History-Social Science Education. Focuses on the need for staff development based upon four criteria: assessment, articulation, alignment, and allocation. Explaining these criteria, the author assesses how they can be used to implement the Framework. (LS)
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Elementary School Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, History
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