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Morton, Desmond – Canadian Social Studies, 1994
Asserts that the most significant issue related to the television documentary, "The Valour and the Horror," was not any suggested bias by the producers but the media elite's determination to control public opinion under the banner of free speech. Maintains that the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation refused to allow criticism by veterans…
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Bias, Broadcast Industry, Documentaries
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Roy, R. H. – Canadian Social Studies, 1994
Asserts that the writers and producers of the television documentary, "The Valour and the Horror," provided a false impression of an event to fit preconceived and erroneous interpretations of history. Points out specific examples of inaccurate historical presentations and provides contradictory historical interpretations. (CFR)
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Bias, Broadcast Industry, Documentaries
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Kirman, Joseph M. – Canadian Social Studies, 1994
Provides an overview of the Canadian Senate report on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's (CBC) documentary, "The Valour and the Horror." Includes quotes from official hearings regarding the historical accuracy of the documentary film. Concludes that the CBC was not controlled adequately by its board of directors. (CFR)
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Bias, Broadcast Industry, Documentaries
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Rodney, William – Canadian Social Studies, 1994
Asserts that the writers and producers of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's documentary, "The Valour and the Horror," failed to assess Canadian Air Force actions in light of Allied war aims. Argues that the documentary series distorted the era and produced a false view of history. Gives specific examples of these claims. (CFR)
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Bias, Broadcast Industry, Documentaries
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Kirman, Joseph M. – Canadian Social Studies, 1994
Presents excerpts from the draft Statement of Claim filed by Canadian World War II veterans against the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and others associated with the making of the documentary series, "The Valour and the Horror." Includes an overview and two examples of what the plaintiffs claimed were historical errors. (CFR)
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Bias, Broadcast Industry, Documentaries
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Orr, Jeff – Canadian Social Studies, 1994
Proposes ways in which the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's documentary series, "The Valour and the Horror," can be used to develop students' critical thinking skills. Asserts that the issues of historical accuracy provide excellent opportunities to discuss historiography, the role of the media in society, and human rights during…
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Bias, Broadcast Industry, Civil Liberties
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Wright, Ian – Canadian Social Studies, 1994
Reviews articles printed in six issues of the professional journal, "The Social Studies," published in 1992. Discusses recurring themes such as the New Social Studies movement, economics education, and children's literature. Maintains that the journal reflects the diversity of the social studies field. (CFR)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Content Area Reading, Economics Education, Educational Research
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Berard, Robert, Ed. – Canadian Social Studies, 1994
Reviews five instructional media packages designed for classroom use. Discusses the content and approach of each of the items, which include a computer game, two video cassettes, and two instructional films. Includes teaching suggestions for using the products. (CFR)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Canada Natives, Computer Games, Computer Software
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Bogle, Don, Ed. – Canadian Social Studies, 1994
Reviews 12 books related to social studies education in Canada. Includes history and geography textbooks, supplementary materials for student reading, descriptions of effective schools, and recommended instructional strategies for social studies teachers. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Design, Educational Strategies
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Kilgour, David – Canadian Social Studies, 1994
Contends that governments around the world are working to eliminate racism and racial discrimination. Maintains that Canadian education has problems resulting from racial differences and immigration. Concludes that Canadians must move forward in racial and cultural harmony. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Immigrants
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Kelebay, Yarema Gregory – Canadian Social Studies, 1994
Reports on educational happenings in Quebec (Canada). Discusses school violence, a multiple murder at a Canadian university, student academic achievement, and the possibility of Quebec withdrawing from the Canadian union. Predicts that Quebec will remain part of Canada. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Antisocial Behavior, Crime, Cultural Differences
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Steinhauer, Noella – Canadian Social Studies, 1994
Maintains that, over the past 25 years, Native Americans in Canada have managed to gain control of their own educational systems. Contends that, with the current political structure, achieving and maintaining continuity and stability is difficult but not impossible. (CFR)
Descriptors: Canada Natives, Educational Administration, Educational Change, Educational Policy
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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
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Ellis, Julia – Canadian Social Studies, 1994
Contends that it is important and challenging for teachers to know about students and their lives. Describes a program in which student teachers conduct research into the attitudes and interests of their students. Asserts that, by being attuned to student realities, teachers can be more effective in curriculum development and instruction. (CFR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Preservice Teacher Education
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Crain, Cheryl – Canadian Social Studies, 1994
Presents six teaching ideas from teachers in Foothills Schools, Alberta, Canada. Includes suggested activities on local government, computer uses in social studies, Canadian history, current events, and world studies. Provides models of a passport application, passports, and visas. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Current Events, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education