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ERIC Number: EJ642059
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0889-0293
Core Knowledge: A Content Foundation for Civic Virtue?
Ellington, Lucien; Rutledge, Valerie Copeland
International Journal of Social Education, v16 n1 p34-44 Spr-Sum 2001
Discusses the philosophy of Core Knowledge that was developed by E. D. Hirsch and provides a description of the Core Knowledge curriculum sequence. Examines the history and language arts Core Knowledge curricula that foster civic virtue and the relationship between Core Knowledge and character education. Describes one program focusing on character and civic education. (CMK)
Descriptors: Civics, Curriculum Guides, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Education, Geography, History, Kindergarten, Language Arts, Middle Schools, Program Content, Social Studies
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Character Education; Core Knowledge; Hirsch (E D)
Note: Theme issue: Character Education.