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Egan, Kieran – Phi Delta Kappan, 1982
Argues that it is both possible and desirable to teach history to children in the elementary grades and that it would be educationally beneficial to substitute a history curriculum for the present elementary social studies curriculum. Contends that those who infer curricula from psychologists' findings are confusing concept and content. (Author/WD)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, History Instruction
