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| Social Education | 3 |
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| Hartoonian, H. Michael | 1 |
| Kniep, Willard M. | 1 |
| Laughlin, Margaret A. | 1 |
| Nelson, Jack L. | 1 |
| Stanley, William B. | 1 |
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| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 3 |
| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Opinion Papers | 3 |
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Peer reviewedHartoonian, H. Michael; Laughlin, Margaret A. – Social Education, 1986
Contends that decisions about scope and sequence are most appropriately made by local curriculum committees and teachers. Provides guidance for this work by identifying four goals for the K-12 social studies curriculum, along with seven major themes, including social history, cultural heritage, and development of a global perspective. Key…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Civics, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Design
Peer reviewedKniep, Willard M. – Social Education, 1986
Maintains that the extraordinary privileges and responsibilities attached to contemporary and future United States citizenship demands a more global approach to social studies. Proposes four essential elements and three major themes to set the boundary for the scope of the social studies. Provides an illustrative example of appropriate grade level…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Citizenship Education, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Design
Peer reviewedStanley, William B.; Nelson, Jack L. – Social Education, 1986
Proposes a K-12 social studies curriculum designed to support a democratic civic culture with active participation of individuals in the improvement of society. Seeks to have students develop firm and thoughtful attachment to the core values of justice and equality. Provides a flexible sequence of conceptual themes to guide the curriculum at each…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Citizenship Education, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Design
