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ERIC Number: EJ244692
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981
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Controversy and Social Studies Textbooks--A Model Code.
Kelly, Michael G.; Gross, Richard E.
Social Studies, v72 n2 p61-64 Mar-Apr 1981
Explores the ability of social studies education to include balanced controversial issues within its textual materials. Suggests a code of content for the textbook industry and social studies educators, stating that the textbook industry should seek and develop ideas relating to controversial public issues and that personal opinions of authors in textbooks should be identified as such. (DB)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Educational Assessment, Educational Needs, Models, Needs Assessment, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Textbook Evaluation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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