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ERIC Number: EJ478544
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1993
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ISSN: ISSN-0093-3104
The Interdisciplinary Imperative for Citizenship Education.
Wraga, William G.
Theory and Research in Social Education, v21 n3 p201-31 Sum 1993
Asserts that, for citizens in a democracy to understand and act upon complex societal issues, they must be able to integrate knowledge from a variety of subjects. Traces the history of interdisciplinary social studies education and examines arguments of its supporters and detractors. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Educational History, Educational Objectives, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Social Change, Social Problems, Social Studies
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Researchers; Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: National Council for the Social Studies; Tyler (Ralph)