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Peer reviewedBeaugrande, Robert De – Written Communication, 1985
Argues that a critical area in the advancement of literacy is the production of textbooks that reflect recent insights on language and discourse. Examines procedures by which textbooks are reviewed and produced and suggests guidelines for the establishment of rational criteria for textbook production. (FL)
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Educational Improvement, English Curriculum, Publishing Industry
Brunelle, Robert L.; And Others – 1983
Described in these four contributions to a discussion group are options open to publishers and purchasers to improve textbooks and textbook selection. The first contribution (by Robert L. Brunelle) briefly introduces the discussion and stresses the urgency of creating higher standards for textbooks as part of overall educational reforms. The…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textDavison, Donald G.; And Others – 1973
The report is an evaluation of the economic content and teaching strategies of social studies textbooks that are used in grades one through six. The study, supported by the Sears-Roebuck Foundation, was part of a kindergarten through grade twelve assessment of the treatment of economics in social studies textual materials made under the direction…
Descriptors: Economics, Economics Education, Educational Improvement, Educational Research
O'Neill, James B. – 1973
The report is an evaluation of the economic content and teaching strategies in United States and world history textbooks that are used in grades 11 and 12. The study, conducted by the Center for Economic Education, University of Delaware, was part of a kindergarten through grade twelve assessment of the treatment of economics in social studies…
Descriptors: Economics, Economics Education, Educational Improvement, Educational Research
Carus, M. Blouke – 1986
Because textbooks are essential instructional tools, they should play a major role in educational reform for excellence. Despite improvements in response to ethnic and women's movements, deterioration in textbook quality has occurred through competition for markets. Former Secretary of Education Terrel Bell observed in 1984 that educators should…
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Curriculum Development, Educational Cooperation, Educational Improvement
Watson, George G., Jr.; And Others – 1973
The report is an evaluation of the economic content and teaching strategies of social studies textbooks that are used in grades 7, 8, and 9. The study, conducted by the Center for Economic Education at the Lincoln Filene Center, Tufts University, was part of a kindergarten through grade twelve assessment of the treatment of economics in social…
Descriptors: Economics, Economics Education, Educational Improvement, Educational Research
Weidenaar, Dennis J.; And Others – 1973
The report is an evaluation of the economic content and teaching strategies in social studies textbooks that are used in grades 10, 11, and 12. The study, conducted by the Center for Economic Education, Purdue University, was part of a kindergarten through grade twelve assessment of the treatment of economics in social studies textual materials…
Descriptors: Economics, Economics Education, Educational Improvement, Educational Research
