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Peer reviewedBigelow, Bruce – Journal of Geography, 1989
Explains how a world civilization course at Butler University (Indiana) was significantly enhanced after a geographic perspective was used to introduce students to various cultures. Describes the units on China and pre-revolutionary Russia. Outcomes included a better understanding and appreciation for geography by both students and teachers. (GG)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Foreign Countries, Geographic Concepts, Geographic Regions
Peer reviewedIakimanskaia, I. S. – Russian Education and Society, 1995
Presents an interesting example of Russian pedagogical thought. Personality-oriented instruction generally refers to cognitive style. Attempts a broad classification of objectives and procedures for this type of instruction. Includes many references and terminology from Russian pedagogy (for example, psychodidactics, social-pedagogical model,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Educational Development
