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De La Mare, Danielle M. – Social Studies, 2014
The author argues that in order to create space for authentic multicultural engagement in the face of Eurocentric norms, teachers should form discussion groups that follow five basic guidelines: engage, don't enrage; be comfortable with negative emotion; watch for and change unproductive language; talk about everything; and engage in classroom…
Descriptors: Multicultural Education, Ethnic Diversity, Discussion Groups, Group Dynamics
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Vaughn, Stephen – Social Studies, 1983
Powerful forces are at work in our culture undermining an appreciation of history. For example, much 20th century thought says that historical experience is meaningless and that life is purposeless and operates only according to the laws of probability and chance. Reasons why history is valuable to society are also discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Alienation, Educational Needs, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
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Singer, Alan – Social Studies, 2005
In this article, the author discusses the contradictory goals of several groups and individuals that are waging war against social studies and the historians' attitudes in response to this war. He stresses that he is not claiming that these "strange bedfellows," as he comes to call them, that are attacking social studies are working in…
Descriptors: Social Studies, History Instruction, Politics of Education, Rhetorical Criticism
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Stidsen, Catherine Berry – Social Studies, 1993
Reports on a year-long effort by one teacher to raise the global consciousness of students in a Canadian secondary school. Describes activities related to peace education, environmental education, and refugees. Asserts that the impact of the effort on the school persisted even after the participating students graduated. (CFR)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries