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ERIC Number: EJ538374
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0272
Controlling Curriculum Knowledge: Multicultural Politics and Policymaking.
Cornbleth, Catherine
Journal of Curriculum Studies, v27 n2 p165-185 Mar-Apr 1995
Utilizes New York state's development and attempted implementation of multicultural education as a case study providing a concise yet thorough examination of the principles, objectives, and controversies surrounding this issue. Delineates the people and organizations involved in grass roots organizing and media representation on both sides of the issue. (MJP)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Objectives, Educational Principles, Educational Strategies, Educational Trends, Heritage Education, Higher Education, History, History Instruction, Multicultural Education, Politics of Education, Role of Education, Social Studies
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Cheney (Lynne V); Ravitch (Diane)