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Taxel, Joel – Curriculum Inquiry, 1986
Two historical youth novels have evoked controversy and criticism based on claims that the books present a distorted and inaccurate view of Black culture and history. Examines the controversies, discusses the books, and argues that the traditional evaluation process must be joined by criticism that focuses on the sociohistorical and cultural…
Descriptors: Black Culture, Black History, Black Literature, Blacks
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Ginsburg, Mark B. – Curriculum Inquiry, 1986
Reports on research done in an ethnographic fieldwork style conducted on teacher preparation programs and discusses the contradictions that preservice teachers encounter in conceptions of curriculum. Includes extensive references. (MD)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Preservice Teacher Education
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Kennedy, Kerry J.; McDonald, Gilbert – Curriculum Inquiry, 1986
Describes the decision-making processes in an Australian multicultural curriculum development project that portrayed the life styles of ethnic groups from the Indian Ocean region. Describes four issues that emerged during the project and the complex process through which these issues were resolved. Includes references. (MD)
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Decision Making