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Peer reviewedWhite, Jane J. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1988
Describes the nature and form of knowledge that should be in social studies textbooks. Argues that substantial knowledge can be used by academic reviewers and teachers as a framework for analysis of social studies texts and to encourage dialogue about the purpose and structure of social studies lessons. (BSR)
Descriptors: Course Content, Elementary Secondary Education, Social Studies, Textbook Bias
Download full textArizona State Dept. of Education, Phoenix. – 1983
Designed to outline minimum course content for Arizona public schools, this K-12 curriculum guide is divided into 3 sections covering philosophy, goals, and scope and sequence. The stated philosophy emphasizes appreciation of history and culture, skill in acquiring and validating knowledge, critical thinking, and appreciation of…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Design, Educational Objectives, Educational Philosophy
Indiana Council for Social Studies. – 1990
This collection of materials is designed to assist Indiana educators, administrators, and communities with the textbook selection process. Criteria for making such selections is outlined in the following articles: (1) "Laws, Rules, and Guidelines for Teaching Social Studies in Indiana" (Victor A. Smith); (2) "Indiana's Recommended…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Citizenship Responsibility, Course Content, Elementary Secondary Education
Hyland, John T. – 1986
Textbooks not only transmit key cultural information but also employ a distinctive style and language, and these intrinsic structures maintain the textbook as the official valid knowledge required of the student. The student has a particular view of schooling which conditions the learning process and teaching decisions. The teacher emphasizes…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Course Content, Grade 8, Instructional Effectiveness
Sewall, Gilbert T. – 1995
This report brings together recent research, analysis, and textbook evaluations to explain what lies behind today's school wars over teaching about religion. It concludes that textbook controversies involving religion are an important part of a large cultural debate. Some of the most divisive and important curriculum issues of current times,…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Course Content, Current Events
Tom, Alan – 1977
The paper is designed to aid social studies educators and teachers in selecting curriculum materials. It is presented in three sections. Section I outlines problems involved in choosing among curricula. These problems include similarity of traditional social studies textbooks; recent proliferation of innovative curricula which have not been…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Classification, Content Analysis, Course Content
Joyce, William W., Ed.; Ryan, Frank L., Ed. – 1977
The anthology contains 24 selected articles about elementary school social studies which have appeared in issues of the journal "Social Education" from 1970-77. "Social Education" is the official journal of the National Council for the Social Studies. These articles are considered to be exemplary in discussing instructional…
Descriptors: Anthologies, Career Awareness, Classroom Design, Course Content
