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ERIC Number: EJ471762
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1993
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7724
A Vision of Powerful Teaching and Learning in the Social Studies: Building Social Understanding and Civic Efficacy.
Social Education, v57 n5 p213-23 Sep 1993
Presents a National Council for the Social Studies position paper. Describes a vision of K-12 social studies teaching and learning to develop levels of social understanding and civic efficacy essential for participatory citizenship. Advocates curriculum content and teaching methods that are relevant, challenging, and active. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Strategies, Outcomes of Education, School Community Relationship, Social Studies, Teacher Behavior, Teacher Education, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Policymakers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: National Council for the Social Studies