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ERIC Number: EJ369604
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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The Role of Internal Factors in the Teaching of Current Events.
Passe, Jeff
Theory and Research in Social Education, v16 n1 p83-89 Win 1988
This study examines the role of internal factors in curricular decisions of elementary teachers regarding current events instruction. The causes of poor teacher news awareness are discussed. Recommendations for improvement include efforts in teacher training, testing, recruitment, and mandating of current events instruction. (Author/BSR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Current Events, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Social Studies, Surveys, Teacher Role
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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