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Direct linkDilworth, Richardson – Teaching in Higher Education, 2008
This article compares American and Albanian college students' urban political experiences in order to understand the relevance of American models of urban politics to developing nations. Urban growth in Albania has created needs for teaching students about urban governance. The evidence presented here suggests that Albanians' conceptions of urban…
Descriptors: Urban Areas, Urban Problems, Activism, Foreign Countries
House, Peter – Educational Technology, 1970
Discusses the relevance and the advantages for social science education of several models that simulate the urban environment. (AA)
Descriptors: Relevance (Education), Simulated Environment, Teaching Methods, Urban Problems
Peer reviewedMcCarthy, Michael P. – History Teacher, 1973
Several urban history games that teachers can implement in their classes are reviewed. The lack of quality games in urban history leads the author to suggest that teachers create their own games. (SM)
Descriptors: Educational Games, History, Teaching Methods, Urban Problems
Peer reviewedSeif, Elliott; Harwood, Fred – Social Studies, 1975
The techniques, activities, and strategies focusing on the problems and concerns of urban Americans are suggested for use in elementary grades to prepare students to cope with inner city residence. They include a problem inventory, circle meetings, role playing, leadership training, physical and craft education, and career, legal, and economic…
Descriptors: Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Education, Relevance (Education), Social Studies
Peer reviewedHoffman, Dennis E.; And Others – Teaching Sociology, 1977
Describes a simulation game which examines urban crime problems. Suggested are reading materials, a sequence of activities, and rules of the game. Comments on previous game experiences are included and practical applications of the game are discussed. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Criminology, Evaluation, Higher Education, Learning Activities
Unruh, Glenys G. – Soc Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Games, Inquiry, Relevance (Education)
Metcalf, Lawrence E. – Soc Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Beliefs, Conflict, Discovery Learning, Hypothesis Testing
Jones, Lloyd M. – Soc Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Black History, Disadvantaged Youth, Elementary Education, Inner City
Peer reviewedda Silva, Armando; Bein, Frederick L. – Journal of Geography, 1981
The chronology and effects of a 1978 blizzard on Indianapolis' air pollution levels (ozone, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide) are used as a case study for geography classes. Photographs, graphs, and maps are provided as examples of meteorological data collection and interpretation. (AM)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Data Collection, Geography, Geography Instruction
Hall, Diana; And Others – Engineering Education, 1974
Discusses the development of a design task in which the students can focus on problems in some part of the city. Describes such an improved strategy for teaching the design of complex systems as challenging and beneficial, especially for those interested in urban-related careers. (CC)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Instruction
Rawling, Eleanor – Bulletin of Environmental Education, 1981
The role of environmental education in helping to understand and solve urban problems is examined. Local issue-centered curriculum and issue-based curriculum are cited as two possible strategies. Examples of each are given. (DC)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Foreign Countries, Geography Instruction
Goodman, Yetta M. – Soc Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Current Events, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Human Relations
Peer reviewedKohut, Sylvester, Jr. – Social Science Record, 1977
To answer critics of the Bicentennial who are wary of studying too much past history and ignoring problems facing cities today, the author suggests areas which can be studies which are relevant to both the past and present. For example, major cities still experience age-old problems of fire, sanitation, traffic control, crime, and public works.…
Descriptors: Colonial History (United States), Elementary Secondary Education, Relevance (Education), Social Studies
Peer reviewedJakubs, John F.; And Others – Journal of Geography, 1977
Described is a simulation game concerned with the expeditious location of a sewage plant in a hypothetical urban area. Over 15 college or high school students can play the game, which involves government bargaining, citizen reaction, and side payments. (Author/AV)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Educational Games, Geography Instruction, Higher Education
Karls, Andrea B. – Intercom, 1975
Three exercises on global urbanization which include readings and graph interpretation are provided. (DE)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Global Approach, Instructional Materials, Secondary Education
