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Banks, James A. – Journal of Afro-American Issues, 1972
Argues that effective Black Studies programs must be based on a sound and clearly articulated rationale in order to result in effective student learning, suggesting that the main goal of Black Studies should be to aid students in developing their abilities to engage in reflective decision-making. (Author/JM)
Descriptors: Black Education, Black History, Black Studies, College Programs
Peer reviewedBanks, James A. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1995
Contends that 1960 and 1970 social studies projects reflected institutionalized mainstream academic knowledge in the social sciences. Calls for closing the gap between transformational knowledge and the teaching of social studies in public schools. (CFR)
Descriptors: Blacks, Cognitive Processes, Cultural Pluralism, Curriculum Development
