"Globalisation and National Identity in History Textbooks: The Russian Federation," the 16th book in the 24-volume book series "Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research," discusses trends in dominant discourses of identity politics, and nation-building in school history textbooks in the Russian Federation (RF).…

Investigates the impact of Comenius' textbook "Orbis Sensualium Pictus" on eighteenth-century German textbooks. Examines his textbook theory and the structure and function of the book. Reports influence on the illustration of textbooks, function and structure of an introductory book, the correlation of verbal and real elements, and…

Examines the life and work of Samuel Griswold Goodrich who, writing under the name "Peter Parley," was one of the United States' most prolific geography textbook writers. Explains that Parley was among the nineteenth century's best known educational figures. Underscores Goodrich's profuse use of illustrations and personal writing style.…

Maintains that there are several large collections of educational materials that reflect the historical development of textbooks and curriculum guides. Describes major collections at the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign), the Center for Research Libraries in Chicago, Harvard University, and Teacher's College, Columbia University. (CFR)

Major historical work or chronicles of the field of college reading and study-skills instruction are identified, and 10 directions for further historical research are proposed. One approach for recounting the field's history is extensive chronicles that integrate a multitude of primary and secondary historical sources. The second major category of…

Reviews the New Social Studies reform movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Discusses the learning theories that provided the foundation for the movement. Contends that, although the movement faded in the mid-1980s, the impact can still be found in some instructional methods and materials. (CFR)

Reviews the history, characteristics, and impact of the New Social Studies movement in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. Describes the educational goals, teaching methods, and instructional materials commonly used in the New Zealand social studies curriculum. (CFR)

Reviews geography instruction in Israel (Palestine) during past century beginning with end of Ottoman Empire to 1993 and concentrating on period since beginning of Israeli nation in 1949. Contends local and regional geography was emphasized rather than universal and systematic geography. Concludes geography is viewed as important part of national…

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)

One of a series of resources for teaching sociology at the postsecondary level, this volume contains course aids and sample syllabi for courses in educational sociology. Material is divided into six sections. Section I contains background information about the guide. Section II describes the nature of sociology of education courses. The definition…

Analyzes 10 editions of an introductory college psychology textbook to determine changes in the content. Reveals that coverage of consciousness, personality, abnormal (disorders), therapies, and social psychology increased, while coverage of introductory material, learning, methods, intelligence, developmental psychology, and applied psychology…

Describes the Commonwealth Caribbean: 17 English-speaking countries in the Caribbean, sharing history, culture, and developmental problems. Examines the social studies in individual Commonwealth Caribbean educational systems. Highlights needs for improved teacher education; textbook availability; and a six-level primary social studies course.…

Maintains that geography occupies a prominent position in the Chinese secondary curriculum. Describes the current course content, which includes both physical and human geography. Concludes by discussing barriers to further development, including lack of qualified staff and poor textbooks. (CFR)

A unique collection of photographs and personal letters, journals and diaries, newspaper clippings, official reports, readers and textbooks, mail-order catalogues, architectural plans and diagrams recreate the flavor of the Canadian one-room school and the rural communities it served from the 1840's to 1960's. The emphasis is on the human…

Provides some background on Frank Abbott Magruder and compares the 1917 and 1993 editions of his landmark textbook, "American Government." Although the text has gone through 76 editions it remains true to Magruder's original intention to portray the fluid and dynamic nature of U.S. democracy. (MJP)