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Disciplined Thinking about Social Studies: A Comparative Study of United States, Nigerian, Egyptian, and Japanese Responses.
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Barth, James L.; Mizoue, Yasushi – International Journal of Social Education, 1991
Compares results of the Barth Shermis Social Studies Preference Scale given to groups of preservice teachers in five countries over several years. Reports that social studies has evolved through three patterns of teaching citizenship education: citizenship transmission, social science, and reflective inquiry. Concludes that teachers are confused…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Cross Cultural Studies, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives
A Comparative Study of the Current Situation on Teaching about World War II in Japanese and American Classrooms.
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Barth, James L. – International Journal of Social Education, 1992
Compares questionnaire results sent to elementary and secondary school teachers in Indiana and Japan. Surveys how and what is taught about World War II. Reports teachers in the United States concentrate more on Europe, Pearl Harbor, and fascism, whereas Japanese teachers are more concerned with Pacific theater. Concludes Japanese teach peace…
Descriptors: Asian History, Comparative Analysis, Course Content, Course Objectives