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ERIC Number: EJ549805
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7996
Issues Related to Teaching Generalizations in Elementary Social Studies.
McKinney, C. Warren; Edgington, William D.
Social Studies, v88 n2 p78-81 Mar-Apr 1997
Defines a generalization as "a descriptive statement of broad application indicating a relationship between two or more concepts." Argues that successful teaching about generalizations can only occur when students understand the relationship between concepts and facts. Discusses four issues and four approaches related to teaching generalizations in the social studies. (MJP)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Comprehension, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Developmental Stages, Elementary Education, Fundamental Concepts, Generalization, Learning Strategies, Learning Theories, Social Studies, Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Practitioners; Teachers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Hanna (Paul)