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50 Years of ERIC
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Kiwan, Dina – Theory and Research in Education, 2007
In this article, I propose an inclusive model of citizenship, drawing both on empirical data collected on "constructions" of citizenship in the English citizenship education policy process, and also developing certain themes raised in the politico-philosophical literature on citizenship. This model consists of two main components: the concept of…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Citizenship Education, Cultural Pluralism, Inclusive Schools
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Terzi, Lorella – Theory and Research in Education, 2005
This article presents elements of a capability perspective on impairment and disability and develops in connection with it a multidimensional and relational account of disability. It suggests how a capability perspective provides new and fundamental insights into the conceptualization of impairment and disability, and in doing this, resolves the…
Descriptors: Inclusive Schools, Student Diversity, Social Justice, Disabilities
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Banks, James A. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1995
Contends that 1960 and 1970 social studies projects reflected institutionalized mainstream academic knowledge in the social sciences. Calls for closing the gap between transformational knowledge and the teaching of social studies in public schools. (CFR)
Descriptors: Blacks, Cognitive Processes, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development
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Merryfield, Merry M.; And Others – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1995
Presents three reactions to James A. Banks' article, "Transformative Challenges to the Social Science Disciplines: Implications for Social Studies Teaching and Learning." Calls for more emphasis on global education, agrees that teaching and learning strategies should be changed, and recommends changes in preservice teacher education. (CFR)
Descriptors: Blacks, Cognitive Processes, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development
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Davis, O. L., Jr. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1995
Asserts that social studies practitioners and researchers often misinterpret their history as an extension of the present. Discusses issues and progress in the small, but growing, field of research into the history of social studies education. Concludes that the field's history has been neglected. (CFR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational History, Educational Philosophy
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Nelson, Murry – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1992
Discusses the report of a subcommittee of the Committee of Ten dealing with history, civil government, and the political economy. Describes the makeup of the committee, its goals, and its findings on ways to improve the school curriculum. Explains that the committee advocated a broad social studies approach to the teaching of history. (DK)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Educational History, Educational Theories
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Sears, Alan – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1994
Asserts that social studies in North America has been defined most often as fundamentally concerned with preparing students for participation in civic life. Reviews research and summarizes findings on citizenship education in English Canada since 1988. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizen Role, Citizenship Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Curriculum Design
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Fouts, Jeffrey T.; And Others – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1993
Reports on a study of the classroom environment and student attitudes in 38 secondary Chinese classrooms. Finds that, despite considerable cultural and political differences, the classroom environment in social studies is remarkably similar to that in the United States. Concludes that diverse activities and active student involvement are related…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Curriculum Design, Educational Research
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Miller, Raymond C. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1993
Reviews 11 normative principles of capitalist economics. Contends that these principles form the basis for much of economics education in the United States and Western society. Argues that to save the world from massive environmental degradation, economics education must be completely restructured to focus on ecological concerns. (CFR)
Descriptors: Capitalism, Comparative Education, Conservation (Environment), Curriculum Design
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Miller, Raymond C. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1993
Supports the arguments in the author's earlier article in which he calls for ending the teaching of economics. Maintains that criticism of his views are based on faulty understanding of neoclassical economics. Concludes that economics cannot be value-free, and environmental concerns must be addressed in economics and social studies education. (CFR)
Descriptors: Capitalism, Comparative Education, Conservation (Environment), Curriculum Design
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Avery, Patricia G.; And Others – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1992
Presents study results exploring the potential of a civics curriculum in developing a willingness to acknowledge the civil liberties of unpopular groups. Includes an overview of research on political tolerance and literature focusing on the shortcomings of traditional civics curricula. Argues that adolescence is an ideal period for teaching issues…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties, Curriculum Development
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Chilcoat, George W.; Ligon, Jerry A. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1994
Reviews the social studies goal of citizenship education. Describes the goals, instructional techniques, evaluation methods, and classroom management strategies used in the Mississippi Freedom Schools during the middle 1960s. Contends that these schools could be used as a model for effective social studies instruction today. (CFR)
Descriptors: Black Education, Black History, Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development
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Kaltsounis, Theodore – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1994
Contends that social studies suffers from a lack of a clear and solid foundation. Maintains that the principles, content, and practices of democracy should be considered as the foundation for social studies education. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Democratic Values, Educational History
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Hollingsworth, Sandra; And Others – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1995
Argues that the integration of mainstream literacy into social studies instruction is necessary to ensure that students in urban middle school classrooms learn content. Also argues for instruction from a "multiple literacies" approach in order to validate and engage disinterested students. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Cultural Differences, Educational Change, Educational Objectives