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Miracle, Amanda; Smith, Michael; Anderson, Kevin; Catlett, Rob – Social Studies, 2016
To seriously consider one's rights under the US Constitution, one must grapple with the realization that many rights are not absolute. Instead, they are contested. But how to introduce younger students to such a complex concept, given short attention spans? In this article, we discuss the opportunities, pitfalls, and planning logistics of the 2013…
Descriptors: United States History, Citizenship Education, Constitutional Law, Civil Rights
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Guenther, John; Ridgway, Robert – History Teacher, 1973
Curriculum innovation in Kansas high school social studies departments replaces the traditional history courses with mini-courses which provide more varied elective experiences for students. This approach to individualization is suggested as a viable organizational innovation with important future educational implications. (SM)
Descriptors: Course Organization, Curriculum Development, Educational Innovation, History Instruction
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Guenther, John; Hansen, Patricia – Educational Leadership, 1977
Reports results of a survey that studied the use of social studies mini-courses in Kansas high schools. (JG)
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Minicourses, Organizational Change, Secondary Education
Guenther, John – 1975
This paper reports the scope of minicourse offerings in Kansas secondary social studies classes. The more course options provided students, the greater the humanistic potential of the school program. During the 1974-75 school year, the vast majority of Kansas high schools continued to offer traditional one- or two-semester long courses. United…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Organization, Curriculum Design, Educational Assessment
Guenther, John; Hansen, Patricia – 1977
The report has two purposes: (1) to describe the current status of high school courses in four midwestern states, and (2) to describe in specific terms the status of social studies programs in those states. For both studies, 265 schools in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska were grouped by enrollment figures into five classifications ranging…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Course Content, Course Organization, Curriculum