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Osborne, Ken – Canadian Social Studies, 1996
Describes the political machinations resulting in Manitoba's downgrading of Canadian history from a compulsory to an elective subject. Argues that this reflects a broader nationwide educational trend rejecting the humanities in favor of science and technology. Criticizes a view of society dominated by market forces and self-interest. (MJP)
Descriptors: Conservatism, Course Content, Curriculum Design, Educational Change
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Osborne, Ken – Canadian Social Studies, 1994
Reports on an analysis of history textbooks used in Canadian schools during the 1930s. Presents a set of six criteria used by the evaluators. Concludes that the textbook study is a reminder of the period when the social studies curriculum was the subject of political criticism from the left. (CFR)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries