The Gang of 1916: Neo-Conservative Critics of the Social Studies and Curriculum Reform.

Fernekes, William R.

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Publication Date: 1989

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The Gang of 1916: Neo-Conservative Critics of the Social Studies and Curriculum Reform.

Fernekes, William R.

Social Science Record, v26 n2 p23-26 Fall 1989

Refutes the claims of the neoconservative critics of social studies education. Emphasizes that their work reflects the discontent with public education fostered during the Reagan administration. Analyzes their recommendations for curriculum change, and challenges their assumptions. Encourages the study of social problems as the core of social science education. (NL)

Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Core Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Objectives, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education, General Education, Politics of Education, School Effectiveness, Social Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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