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ERIC Number: EJ526702
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0037-7724
Multicultural Understanding Through Literature.
Koeller, Shirley
Social Education, v60 n2 p99-103 Feb 1996
Argues that the illuminating, conceptual, and contextual qualities of literature make it an excellent resource for teaching social studies concepts, especially those concerning multiculturalism. Advocates reading the books as complete works rather than piecemeal assignments. Includes suggestions for selected books and related topics. (MJP)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Innovation, Interdisciplinary Approach, Multicultural Education, Reading Material Selection, Reading Materials, Social Studies, Supplementary Reading Materials, Writing Assignments
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Learner; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Parks (Rosa); Wong (Bill)