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ERIC Number: EJ461822
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1191-162X
Ten Reasons for Questioning the Activist Citizen Model of Elementary Social Studies.
Glassford, Larry A.
Canadian Social Studies, v27 n1 p28-29 Fall 1992
Presents a critique of an article by Chuck Chamberlin arguing for a political action model of social studies instruction in elementary schools. Suggests 10 reasons why this approach may not be advisable. Argues that Chamberlin's suggestions lean heavily on a U.S. study that may not be relevant to Canadian society. (DK)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Models, Social Studies
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Policymakers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Canada; Chamberlin (Chuck); Political Action