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ERIC Number: EJ365362
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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What to Know about Young Adolescents.
Toepfer, Conrad F., Jr.
Social Education, v52 n2 p110-12 Feb 1988
States that adult value patterns are largely set during students middle school years. Argues that social studies teachers must adapt their instruction to the unique characteristics and needs of these students. Concludes that development of citizenship skills and socially responsible attitudes deserve a high priority in the middle school social studies curriculum. (GEA)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement, Junior High Schools, Middle Schools, Social Studies, Socialization, Student Characteristics, Student Needs, Values, Values Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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