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Wright-Maley, Cory; Hall, Delandrea; Finley, Shakealia Y. – Journal of Social Studies Education Research, 2023
Trickle-down economics is a fallacious metaphor that hurts working people and the civic commons. In this paper, we discuss the role and impact metaphors have in economics education. We explore the stickiness of "truthy" but ultimately false metaphors and offer economics educators alternative metaphors to displace this problematic…
Descriptors: Ethics, Figurative Language, Economics Education, Language Usage
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Wang, Xiao-lei; Bernas, Ronan; Eberhard, Philippe – Social Development, 2012
While honesty is noticeably emphasized in Chinese childrearing practices, deception for the sake of collective good and maintenance of interpersonal relationship is widely endorsed by Chinese culture. This study examines how Chinese mothers negotiate between teaching honesty and helping their young children develop situational-appropriate…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Mothers, Asian Culture, Preschool Children
Chronicle of Higher Education, 2004
"Chronicle of Higher Education" presents an abundant source of news and information for college and university faculty members and administrators. This March 12, 2004 issue of "Chronicle of Higher Education" includes the following articles: (1) "Fewer Stem Cells Available, NIH Says" (Brainard, Jeffrey); (2)…
Descriptors: Current Events, World Affairs, Higher Education, Scientific Research