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ERIC Number: EJ460516
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0002-8312
Restructuring Secondary Social Studies: The Association of Organizational Features and Classroom Thoughtfulness.
Ladwig, James G.; King, M. Bruce
American Educational Research Journal, v29 n4 p695-714 Win 1992
An in-depth analysis is presented of four secondary social studies departments that have made structural changes in school organization while promoting higher order thinking. In these departments, certain organizational structures, combined with clear curricular emphases, appear to be associated with higher levels of classroom thoughtfulness. (SLD)
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Departments, Organizational Change, School Restructuring, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Thinking Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Thoughtfulness
Note: Special section with title "Section on Social and Institutional Analysis."