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Cushner, Kenneth – Social Studies, 1990
Stresses that the increasing complexity and interconnectedness of the world demands that curriculum and teaching methods be adapted appropriately. Suggests how teachers from a variety of disciplines might emphasize the international dimension of their subject. (DB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society)
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Laney, James D.; Moseley, Patricia A. – Social Studies, 1994
Contends that the role of the arts in human education and development is essential. Describes an elementary curriculum project that integrates economics and art education to study visual images of U.S. business. Includes three descriptive figures, a table of subthemes and visual art images, and a sample lesson plan. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Criticism, Art Education, Art History, Business
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Wright, Ian – Social Studies, 1993
Contends that the key questions in civic education are How should people be treated? and How should disputes between people be resolved? Argues that a moral system is necessary for a civil society and that schools have a responsibility to encourage common-sense notions of ethical behavior. Includes classroom activities to illustrate this approach.…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Class Activities, Democratic Values, Educational Objectives