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ERIC Number: EJ538402
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1191-162X
Shaping Social Studies for New Brunswick's Middle School Initiative.
Hughes, Andrew S.; And Others
Canadian Social Studies, v31 n1 p18-21 Fall 1996
Examines the theoretical base of New Brunswick's recent social studies curriculum reform. New Brunswick defines its curriculum in terms of understandings, competencies, and dispositions (emphasizing independent, creative, and critical learning). Expounds on social studies that is meaningful, integrative, value-based, challenging, and active. (MJP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement, Educational Innovation, Educational Principles, Educational Quality, Educational Trends, Foreign Countries, Fundamental Concepts, Instructional Development, Instructional Leadership, Middle Schools, Social Studies, Student Needs
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Canada; New Brunswick