Foster, Stuart J.; Hoge, John D.

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ERIC Number: EJ652898

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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"Dismantling the Wall, One Brick at a Time": Overcoming Barriers to Parochialism in Social Studies Classrooms.

Foster, Stuart J.; Hoge, John D.

Social Education, v64 n6 p368-70 Oct 2000

Discusses the classroom practice of Geri Collins who is a veteran eighth grade social studies teacher. Explains how, through her teaching, she attempts to break down the wall her students have around them. Highlights the four characteristics that make her teaching an example of wise practice. (CMK)

Descriptors: Educational Environment, Educational Objectives, Grade 8, Middle Schools, Social Influences, Social Studies, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Role, Teaching Styles

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Part of the Special Section: Teaching Social Studies in Challenging Settings.

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