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ERIC Number: EJ419176
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7996
Citizenship Education for a Pluralistic Democratic Society.
Banks, James A.
Social Studies, v81 n5 p210-14 Sep-Oct 1990
Examines the challenge of educating increasing numbers of minority and impoverished students to produce effective citizens and future workers. Offers a lesson on reconceptualizing European westward expansion to analyze the social construction of knowledge. Argues that schools can and must help students think critically, deal with social and political contradictions, and improve society. (CH)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Critical Theory, Critical Thinking, Cultural Pluralism, Democratic Values, Education Work Relationship, Educationally Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students, History Instruction, Minority Groups, Multicultural Education, Political Socialization, Social Change, Social Problems, Social Stratification, Student Experience
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Opinion Papers
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Critical Pedagogy