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Skovsmose, Ole – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 1990
Discusses the possibility of the development of the content and form of mathematical education as a tool of democratization in both school and society. Summarizes the social argument and the pedagogical argument of democratization. Analyzes the concept "democratic competence" to create materials at the same time open and empowering. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Democracy, Democratic Values, Epistemology, Hidden Curriculum
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McChesney, Robert W. – OAH Magazine of History, 1992
Presents U.S. broadcasting history as the interplay between powerful commercial forces and a broadcast reform movement that opposed commercial control of the industry. Suggests that broadcast reformers developed traditions of media criticism that are useful today. Describes the lack of debate preceding the Communications Act of 1934 as a weak spot…
Descriptors: Advertising, Broadcast Industry, Communications, Democracy
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Romanish, Bruce – Social Science Record, 1991
Urges that teachers be allowed to play a more active role in school restructuring. Argues that democratic ideals cannot be taught by a school system that is not run democratically. Insists that proponents of restructuring and educational renewal must see as central the teachers' control over professional affairs. (DK)
Descriptors: Democracy, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education