The Pendulum Swings Back: Structure to Process.

McFarren, G. Allen

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Publication Date: 1974

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The Pendulum Swings Back: Structure to Process

McFarren, G. Allen

Social Studies, 65, 7, 295-296, Dec 74

The author examines the overuse of the structure of discipline in social studies curriculum. The utilization of a problem-solving methodology which deals with value-conflict issues is recommended as a substitute. The problem-solving process would cut across and utilize every subject area. (DE)

Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Curriculum Development, Intellectual Disciplines, Interdisciplinary Approach, Methods, Problem Solving, Process Education, Relevance (Education), Social Studies, Values

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