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Peer reviewedBrophy, Jere – Elementary School Journal, 1990
Describes the history and current issues of curriculum, instruction, and evaluation in elementary social studies. Emphasizes teaching for understanding and higher-order applications. Concludes that higher-order goals of social studies instruction are comparable to those in other subjects. (BB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Educational History
