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ERIC Number: EJ237563
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1980
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Social Studies: Something Old, Something New, and All Borrowed.
Nelson, Murry R.
Theory and Research in Social Education, v8 n3 p51-64 Fall 1980
Examines historical roots of major trends of the New Social Studies--social sciences v social studies, inquiry, ethnic and global perspectives, and future studies. The major objective is to improve social studies by helping social studies classroom teachers become aware of and understand the contributions of these trends to their discipline. (DB)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Educational History, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society), Global Approach, Inquiry, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Trend Analysis
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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