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Direct linkBerson, Ilene R.; Berson, Michael J. – Social Education, 2007
In social studies classes, there is a longstanding interest in how societies evolve and change over time. However, as stories of the past unfold, it is often difficult to identify a direct link between causes and effects, so students are forced to accept at face value the interpretations of economists, political scientists, historians,…
Descriptors: Models, Computer Simulation, Educational Technology, Social Studies
Peer reviewedSchuncke, George M.; Bloom, Joan R. – Social Studies, 1977
Explains how social studies teachers can teach cooperative behavior to junior high students. Three critical factors are length of time student groups have worked together, interdependence of goals attached to the tasks, and interdependence of means to accomplish the tasks. (Author/AV)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Group Activities, Group Behavior
Peer reviewedSteinbrink, John E.; Jones, Robert M. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1990
Presents the Two-Level Cooperative Group Learning Model, a small-group instruction technique, developed at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, and based on the Jigsaw II approach. Outlines a sample unit, showing how student expert groups teach their home teams. Demonstrates the technique's benefits: greater student motivation and interaction,…
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedBrandhorst, Allan R. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1990
Contends collective cooperative action in the public interest will be necessary to solve future social and environmental problems. Proposes that the social studies curriculum shift its value orientation from individualistic self-interest to a justice-based, global model. Advocates teaching citizenship that stresses self-restraint and investigates…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Ecological Factors
Download full textBaltimore City Public Schools, MD. – 1972
The social studies curriculum guide for levels K-6 emphasizes the role played by all ethnic groups in the development of the American culture. Main goals of the course are to enhance the student's knowledge of self, appreciation of his heritage and the heritage of others, and understanding of the contributions of many peoples to the growth of the…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Guides
Bloom, Joan R.; Schuncke, George M. – 1977
The study evaluates the effectiveness of a set of social studies activities in promoting cooperative interaction among junior high school students. A field experiment was designed to test three hypotheses: (1) groups which have previously worked together structure tasks more cooperatively than a newly formed group: (2) groups which have…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Behavioral Science Research, Class Activities, Curriculum Evaluation
Giles, Lawrence E.; Renfrow, Omer – 1965
This guide, one of a series designed to aid the social studies teacher, discusses the importance of a class study, offers suggestions for collecting information, a convenient form for recording the data, and suggestions for its analysis and use. The class study plan is presented in two parts: a study and composite picture of individuals of the…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Classroom Observation Techniques
