Countless studies have shown the positive effects that critical curricula such as ethnic studies courses and culturally responsive instruction can have on student populations. Yet, the narrative of teachers and their respective journeys engaging in these practices remains an understudied topic. The following qualitative case study examined the…

This research aims to compare the social studies curricula of Thailand and New York State, USA, analyze their similarities and differences, and propose guidelines for improving the Thai social studies curriculum. The study employed a qualitative research methodology, using documentary analysis of the Thai Basic Education Core Curriculum B.E. 2551…

There is much that can be learned from a curriculum developed in The Netherlands, a country famous for having been "claimed from the sea." Nothing can be truer than that, but there is more to the story than just the physical aspect of claiming land from the water. The identity of the Dutch, the history of their maritime and seafaring…

Biased and inaccurate information about Native Americans continue in children's resources and remain in many of today's curriculum centers. While Native American students remain a minority in schools, accurate information is vital for understanding contemporary society and our history by both Native and non-Native students. Many states including…

This article addresses the question of how difference has been dealt with by the social studies curriculum since its formal inauguration as part of American schooling in the early twentieth century. Over the last hundred years, cultural and ideological differences have played a large role in defining how Americans interpret citizenship education,…

For a long time it was felt that the Tanana Native high school student needed a course of study in "cross-cultural" education emphasizing the Athabascan culture. Therefore, a course of study was developed to aid teachers of Athabascan high school students. The course was primarily to: (1) develop an awareness and appreciation of the…

The historical development of social studies is traced to provide a perspective for the next two decades. Citizenship education is advocated but the practice of enculturation in the 19th century tradition is regarded as intolerable. The need for better and more widely accepted theoretical insights is pointed out. (JMF)

Social studies in Nigerian schools would improve student's appreciation of their culture and instill a sense of national citizenship as well as broaden their interests and promote international understanding. Attempts are being made to replace the inadequate instruction of history and geography with a social studies component. (JH)

The traditional K-3 social studies curriculum has focused on food, clothing, shelter, communication, transportation, and other cultural universals. Very little information exists about children's prior knowledge and thinking about these topics. This study was designed to provide such information with respect to the topic of transportation, and in…

The author proposes the inclusion of the study of the religions of the non-Western world to enrich the world history curriculum. Resource materials for use in studies of these cultures are suggested. (SM)

The author develops a rationale for teaching about the non-West in the social studies curriculum in public schools. Suggestions are made concerning curriculum development and teaching methods. (SM)

A rationale for adding a global perspective to teaching is developed. Emphasis is placed on inquiry, the development of critical thinking and decision-making skills, clarification regarding value formation, and acquisition of sufficient information for analysis and understanding of other human beings. (SM)

In 1942, Howard Wilson, a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the editor of the Harvard Educational Review, called for the "easternization of America," in reaction to what he called the "glib" talk for years about the "westernization of Asia." Funded by the Rockefeller Foundation, Wilson's…

There are virtually no social studies materials on Alaska Native cultures available throughout the state which are prepared in a suitable form for elementary level students. Federally funded programs emphasizing Native culture fall into 2 general categories: (1) arts and crafts programs and (2) high school culture-history courses. However, a…

The Intercultural Social Studies Project (ICSSP) newsletter, issued periodically, is designed to disseminate information about the project which is concerned with developing and field testing cultural/international study materials for secondary students. Directed toward field test teachers, ICSSP evaluators, and key people with professional…