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ERIC Number: EJ458401
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0037-7996
Examining Global Issues in the Elementary Classroom.
Angell, Ann V.; Avery, Patricia G.
Social Studies, v83 n3 p113-17 May-Jun 1992
Addresses the teaching of world problems to elementary students. Suggests that children already are aware of world problems and the effects on their own lives. Discusses the use of group discussions, role play, and thematic resource folders to help children develop problem-solving skills for dealing with global issues and problems in their own lives. (DK)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Education, Global Approach, Role Playing, Social Studies, World Problems
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Issues Centered Education