Studying Colonization in Eighth Grade: What Can It Teach Us about the Learning Context of Current Reforms?.

VanSledright, Bruce A.

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ERIC Number: EJ534957

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Publication Date: 1996

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Studying Colonization in Eighth Grade: What Can It Teach Us about the Learning Context of Current Reforms?

VanSledright, Bruce A.

Theory and Research in Social Education, v24 n2 p107-45 Spr 1996

Describes a unit on North American colonization taught in an eighth-grade history class. Profiles the students' knowledge of colonial history before and after the class through in-depth interviews. Discusses current reform movements in social studies instruction and how they relate to this unit. (MJP)

Descriptors: Colonial History (United States), Colonialism, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Experience, Educational Improvement, Educational Objectives, Educational Quality, Educational Strategies, Educational Theories, Educational Trends, Grade 8, History Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness, Knowledge Level, North American History, Social Studies, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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