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Jarolimek, John – Social Studies, 1990
Underscores the importance of history and geography as the content base for K-12 citizenship education. Points out that changing global economic relationships demand adequate geography knowledge levels. Argues that uninspired teaching, rather than time shortages, have produced insufficient content knowledge and performance. Urges social studies…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Civics, Curriculum Development