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ERIC Number: EJ392901
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Beyond Pragmatic Inquiry: A Critical Analysis of Lawrence Metcalf's Approach to Social Education.
Stanley, William B.
International Journal of Social Education, v3 n3 p63-83 Win 1988-89
Describes Lawrence Metcalf's approach to social education, offers a critical analysis of his views, and assesses the relevance of his ideas for current social education. Points out some of the weaknesses of Metcalf's reflective inquiry approach to social studies and makes suggestions for a reconceptualized version of his rationale. (KO)
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Philosophy, Educational Principles, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Outcomes of Education, Social Studies
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Metcalf (Lawrence); Reflective Thinking; Social Studies Curriculum; Social Studies Teachers