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ERIC Number: EJ458451
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1056-4675
Cultural Literacy and Key Essential Elements.
Peters, Richard
Social Studies Texan, v8 n1 p60-63 Sum 1992
Addresses the importance of nurturing culturally literate individuals as a goal of the social studies curriculum. Suggests integrating studies of the global community through a thematic approach using concepts, knowledge, and skills. Provides examples of elements that will enhance multicultural knowledge, develop an ethical sense of stewardship, and help students develop social living skills. (DK)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Global Approach, Interdisciplinary Approach, Multicultural Education, Skill Development, Social Studies, Student Research
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Global Education; National Council for the Social Studies