The Content of Social Studies Methods Texts Intended for Use by Elementary Education Majors.

Breiter, Joan M.

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ERIC Number: EJ379354

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Publication Date: 1988

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The Content of Social Studies Methods Texts Intended for Use by Elementary Education Majors.

Breiter, Joan M.

Southern Social Studies Quarterly, v14 n1 p37-56 Fall 1988

Surveys the content of 13 elementary social studies methods texts published between 1981 and 1988. Disregarding quality or length of coverage, Breiter identifies common topics in social studies methods texts as well as social/controversial issues and skills coverage. Suggests how this information might be used in text selection or course renewal and highlights potential uses of course textbooks. (GEA)

Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Elementary Education, Higher Education, Methods Courses, Methods Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Social Problems, Social Studies, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, Textbook Research, Textbook Selection, Textbooks

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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