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Download full textGraves, Ginny – 1990
Critical thinking, responsible citizenship, cultural literacy, social relevancy; these concerns of educators in the social studies can be addressed through teaching and learning about the built environment. The tangible structures that humans have created (bridges, houses, factories, farms, monuments) constitute the built environment. Objects in…
Descriptors: Architecture, Built Environment, Community Characteristics, Curriculum Development
White, Charles S. – 1988
Integrating computer-based learning tools into the curriculum has been slow, and the results of actual usage have been inconclusive; however, the potential for effective instruction should increase use by teachers and students. This ERIC Digest discusses three topics: (1) computer use in the classroom; (2) what is known about the effects of…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education
Escamilla, Kathy – 1992
This digest discusses the integration of Mexican-American history and culture into social studies curriculum. Teaching Mexican-American history and culture is a means of improving educational attainment among Mexican-Americans, of developing "ethnic literacy" among all students, and helping them understand their uniqueness while…
Descriptors: Cultural Education, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
Johnson, Marcia L.; Johnson, Jeffrey R. – 1996
This ERIC Digest asserts that the Japanese education system is one of the most influential agents molding Japanese youth. This influence is especially great due to the large amount of time students spend in schools. Six topics examine aspects of daily high school life: (1) Getting to School; (2) At School; (3) Extracurricular Activities; (4)…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Comparative Education, Educational Environment
Harwood, Angela M.; Hahn, Carole L. – 1990
The essence of a healthy democracy is open dialogue about issues of public concern. An integral part of the training of young citizens, therefore, includes the discussion of controversial social, political, and economic policies. The use of classroom discussions as a pedagogical technique to examine controversial issues is explored by considering:…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
Harper, Marilyn – 1997
"Teaching with Historic Places" is a program administered by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places that identifies ways teachers can share the stories that historic places have to tell. The program creates classroom-ready educational materials based on properties that are listed in the National Register of…
Descriptors: Built Environment, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Heritage Education
