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Neumann, David – Social Studies, 2018
Teachers often respond to the perils of teaching about religion by simply avoiding the subject. An investigation of secondary lesson plans on three prominent Martin Luther King, Jr. websites reveals little attention to the ideology of the civil rights movement, especially those touching on religious ideas. Ignoring King's religious views risks…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Clergy, Religion, Religious Factors
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Kazemek, Francis E. – Social Studies, 1990
Presents resources for teaching about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Outlines criteria for selecting biographies for children and young adults. Identifies problems in certain biographies of King, and recommends high quality biographies of King. Discusses exercises for integrating themes from King's life into the classroom. (RW)
Descriptors: Bias, Bibliographies, Biographies, Black Leadership
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Dunn, Larry – Social Studies, 1991
Examines the role of the hero in U.S. culture and how the social studies have treated heroes. Urges teachers to explore the ethical dimensions of superheroes. Indicates how Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr., for example, need to be understood in their own cultural context and in the fullness of their humanity. (CH)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Critical Thinking, Cultural Context, Elementary Secondary Education