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Direct linkJacquelynn S. Popp – Literacy Research: Theory, Method, and Practice, 2018
This study explores texts used in four 7th-11th grade teachers' history/social studies lessons and these teachers' perspectives about the texts. Specifically, data from interview and observation field notes were analyzed to determine (a) the number, types, and modes of texts teachers used in their lessons and (b) teachers' perspectives on the…
Descriptors: Textbook Selection, Teacher Attitudes, Social Studies, History Instruction
Peer reviewedCaliguri, Joseph P. – Journal of Negro Education, 1971
Descriptors: Bias, Instructional Materials, Intergroup Relations, Minority Groups
Peer reviewedTlou, Josiah S.; Bennett, Clifford T. – Journal of Social Studies Research, 1982
To determine attitudes towards censorship in public schools, 26 social studies supervisors, administrators, and college educators were surveyed. Results supported the classroom teacher's desire for academic freedom in the use of instructional materials. There was a split decision regarding community and public involvement in determining…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Administrator Attitudes, Attitudes, Censorship
Pearson, Craig – Learning, 1980
Controversy surrounding the use of a social studies textbook involved the differing opinions of parents, teachers, administrators, and school board members. The debate also, however, inspired respect among those involved and fostered improved future communication. (CJ)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Boards of Education, Censorship, Course Content
Peer reviewedShackleton, Deborah A. – World History Bulletin, 2000
States that the lack of vision in world history teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy is due to several factors including textbook selection, faculty resistance to teaching world history, the debate between teaching Western Civilization versus world history, and the educational background of the faculty. (CMK)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Higher Education, History Instruction, Military Air Facilities
Peer reviewedKon, Jane Heckley – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1995
Reports on a study of how seven fifth-grade teachers organized their social studies curriculum following the adoption of a new textbook. Finds that teaching styles were more varied than might be expected given the similarity of materials. Discusses three observed teaching styles. (CFR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Decision Making, Elementary Education, Grade 5
Hahn, Carole L. – 1978
A study measuring perceptions of participants in social studies textbook adoption for Georgia school districts investigated how participants' attitudes and perceptions correlated with textbook adoption. It was hypothesized that school systems would adopt new social studies materials which were perceived by members of the textbook adoption…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Attitudes, Case Studies, Decision Making
McCoy, Leah P., Ed. – Online Submission, 2002
This document presents the of an annual educational research forum held at Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, North Carolina) on December 11, 2002. A table of contents and 27 research studies of high school teaching are included. Studies include: Effects of the Earth/Environmental Science Requirement on High School Science Enrollment in North…
Descriptors: Second Language Instruction, French, Religious Factors, High Schools
