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ERIC Number: EJ523804
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7996
National Standards for United States History: The Storm of Controversy Continues.
Evans, Ronald W.; Pang, Valerie Ooka
Social Studies, v86 n6 p270-74 Nov-Dec 1995
Defends the history National Standards as an excellent and inclusive guide to the broad topics and themes appropriate to a U. S. history course. Nonetheless, characterizes the Standards as pedagogically conservative. Recommends an alternative approach emphasizing critical thinking and interdisciplinary instruction. (MJP)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Conservatism, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Critical Thinking, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Government School Relationship, History, Intellectual Freedom, Interdisciplinary Approach, National Standards, Politics of Education, Social Studies, Traditionalism
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Controversy