The author notes the lack of theory-relevant research in social education. Four types of sociological theory as determined by Zetterberg (1965) are paralleled to social education: theory as classics, as criticism, taxonomic theory, and scientific theory. (KC)

Discusses the kind of citizens a democratic society needs to preserve freedom and examines how a society can educate these citizens. Citizens must be literate beyond the 3Rs. For this to happen, the nation and the education establishment must regain an understanding of the concepts of adulthood, community, and meaning. (SR)

Suggests how ideas from the history of sports may be integrated into secondary-level Canadian social studies school programs. (RM)

Suggests that social studies classroom teachers should use the process of rational decision making to teach students how to think at higher intellectual levels, become more creative, clarify values, and increase moral development. Learning activities are described. (DB)

Suggests activities for students interested in historic preservation: walking trips, collection, and projects which recreate activities of the past. (KC)

Offers tips on what to do and what to avoid when preparing materials for publication. The "Biographical Dictionary of American Educators" serves as a case study. (DB)

Presents an historical analysis of the socialist revolution of 1917 which brought Lenin and the Bolsheviks to power in the Soviet Union and led to the establishment in Russia of a communist government. (DB)

Four Canadian educators respond to the 1978 major social studies curriculum revisions in Alberta. The revisions were a response to the 1971 interdisciplinary, inquiry-oriented, and values-based curriculum. Varying opinions find the revision an improvement, suggest that serious problems remain in the values component, and question teacher…

Focuses on ideas for teaching about Japan which elementary school classroom teachers can use to supplement a textbook unit on Japan. Suggestions are intended to allow for reflection by students on their own culture, as well as the culture of Japan. Topics are children's perceptions of Japan and the Japanese, developing a geographical perspective,…

Suggests that a good starting point for social studies curriculum units on Japan at the secondary school level is an analysis of the interrelationships between Japan and the United States. Information is presented on population figures, industrialization, standard of living indicators, consumer price indexes, and crude birth and death rates for…

Presents views by the following educators on social studies education in elementary schools: Harold Howe II (former vice-president for education and public policy, The Ford Foundation); Barbara Jordan (professor, University of Texas); James A. Perkins (chairperson, International Council for Educational Development); and Arthur W. Foshay (teacher…

Although students may read every word of an assignment, a lack of ability to make meaningful connections between words, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs can make it impossible for them to interpret and apply what they read. Strategies are given for increasing reading comprehension in social studies instruction. (JN)

The author describes the Newspaper in Education Program (formerly titled the Newspaper in the Classroom Project) which distributes free or inexpensive newspapers and related teaching materials to the schools. She discusses the benefits of using the newspaper as an instructional tool. (SJL)

Research reveals three reasons for the failure of the Sociological Resources for Social Studies Committee. The reform was artificially stimulated by the availability of federal dollars, was a university based alliance which lacked significant teacher involvement, and was too narrow in scientific orientation, neglecting the traditional citizenship…

Examines three important dimensions of instruction (instructional format, grouping arrangement, and the cognitive complexity of the task) that have important resource allocatable functions within the classroom. (Author/IRT)