Implying that the school is not hospitable to open inquiry, the findings of this study suggest that some of the difficulties that confront attempts to implement a curriculum based on "the new social studies," particularly with respect to nationalistic instruction. (JH)

"In this paper we will discuss a number of selected theoretical models with reference to their basic philosophical tenets in the hope that teachers may acheive a better closeness of fit between their own concerns for teaching about values and the recommendations of the current literature on the subject." (Author)

One-hundred and twenty-six of New York City's most frequently used elementary social studies and basal reader textbooks were evaluated to determine their treatment of black Americans in the 1950's and today. (Author)

Twenty-seven approaches to conflict resolution, representing the creativity of behavioral scientists, are included to indicate the inexhaustible number of means for dealing with conflict without using violence. (JH)

"High level" questions require analytical, synthesizing, and evaluative responses; "low level" questions require acquisition and comprehension of information. Students responding to high level questions showed greater changes in their social attitudes. (JH) questions

Various combinations of text and illustrative material, when tested, failed to indicate a role for graphics in improving cognitive achievement. They may, however, increase the motivational quality of the text or provide suggestions and materials for alternative lessons. (JH)

Explores how objectives of social education are negatively affected by the absence of equal status student relationships. Cites ambiguities in research studies related to sociometric status and examines the theory of status characteristics and expectation. Suggests research and development tasks for educators to use to promote equal status student…

Suggests that indirect process oriented teaching methods are not too successful with elementary school social studies students because there is a tendency for teachers to provide too little information to enable a rational child to discover the ideas he or she is supposed to learn. Modifications in the form and application of the teaching strategy…

Stresses that values and moral education can be compatible with content-oriented social studies instruction. Explains how teachers of junior and senior high school students can assist students to use problem-solving and decision-making processes to make rational decisions, clarify values, and understand content. (Author/DB)

This annual annotated listing of research on mathematics education is organized alphabetically by author(s) within three categories (research summaries, journal-published reports, and dissertation abstracts), with grade or age indicated for each reference. An index for mathematical topics is included. (MP)

Discusses the disparity between social problems and problem solving as practiced in sociology theory and in the classroom. Problem definition is lacking due to fuzziness in this area historically. Recommends emphasis on student problem identification, integration of knowledge, and decision-making skills. (CK)

Discusses the sociopolitical function of the school, shows how that is accomplished in the classroom, and explains that present practice supports student alienation. Recommends an alternative set of values and social processes for use in the social studies promoting equality, community, and humanistic social interaction. (CK)

Reacts to an article by Jean Anyon (in Theory and Research in Social Education; Sep 1978 p40-55) by reiterating his definition and use of the word "mindlessness" in his National Council for the Social Studies presidential address (Social Education; Apr 1977 p300-06), and reemphasizes the point of that address. (CK)

Argues that broad themes of social studies knowledge represent primarily the ideological representations of socio-structural forces and configurations, than the choices of educators. Recommends several activities for educators who would increase the power of individuals and groups to make changes in social, cultural, and educational techniques,…

Forty second-year algebra students were interviewed while solving eight problems. Data from the interviews included frequencies of problem-solving processes and scores on the test. Conceptual knowledge accounted for 50 percent of the variance. (MP)