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ERIC Number: EJ330517
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1986
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Late Night Thoughts About the New Social Studies.
Engle, Shirley H.
Social Education, v50 n1 p20-22 Jan 1986
Reviews several societal, institutional, and practical reasons why the new social studies of the 1960s and 70s failed to supplant traditional textbook instruction in America's public schools. Many of the theoretical underpinnings of the inquiry approach are presented along with critical comments regarding the shortcomings of established expository methods. (JDH)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Democratic Values, Educational History, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education, Failure, Inquiry, Social Studies, Teacher Education, Teacher Role, Textbooks
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: New Social Studies