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ERIC Number: EJ507487
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0037-7996
Use Children's Books to Link the Cultures of the World.
Lickteig, Mary J.; Danielson, Kathy Everts
Social Studies, v86 n2 p69-73 Mar-Apr 1995
Discusses the goals of global education and presents a rationale for providing global education experiences at the age children are the most responsive to instruction. Discusses how children's trade books can provide links among cultures and teach geographic knowledge and skills. Includes teaching activities and a list of teacher resources. (CFR)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Childrens Literature, Content Area Reading, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Context, Cultural Differences, Educational Objectives, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Geography Instruction, Global Approach, Global Education, Learning Activities, Learning Strategies, Maps, Multicultural Education, Reading Materials, Socialization, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Trade Books