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Schlene, Vickie J. – Georgia Social Science Journal, 1991
Presents a sampling of available ERIC documents and journal articles about Islam. Includes brief descriptions of each of the 10 items and an explanation of how to find the materials. (DK)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Foreign Countries, Islam, Islamic Culture
Peer reviewedSchlene, Vickie J. – OAH Magazine of History, 1992
Provides an annotated bibliography of 11 documents from the ERIC database concerning the teaching of religion. Includes items that explore the role of religion in public education, moral education, and secular humanism. Explains how to obtain ERIC documents. (SG)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction, Humanism, Legal Problems
Download full textRisinger, C. Frederick – 1993
This document discusses several aspects of teaching about religion in the public schools. While religion is an important element in many areas of literature, art, and music, the social studies, especially history and civics, provide the best opportunity for including religion in the curriculum. Teaching about religion in public schools is examined…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Court Litigation, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational History
Risinger, C. Frederick – 1992
Drawing on contemporary research literature, recently developed curriculum guides, and blue-ribbon reports, this digest reviews 10 contemporary trends in K-12 social studies in the United States. Trends are as follows: (1) History, history, and more history; (2) More geography, too; (3) Using literature to teach social studies; (4) Focus on the…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
