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Peer reviewedTowers, James M. – Journal of Social Studies Research, 1991
Explores the teaching of the social foundations of education at Minnesota's private four-year colleges. Reports that, according to a faculty survey, most of the schools teach social foundations in an introductory, sophomore year course. Concludes that most of the courses focus on current educational issues and downplay educational history,…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Educational History, Educational Philosophy
