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Introduction: Global Education and Textbooks.
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Cortes, Carlos; Fleming, Dan B. – Social Education, 1986
Provides an introduction to the global education and textbook theme articles in this issue, giving special attention to the National Council for the Social Studies curriculum guidelines. Reviews literature on international political socialization and textbook content and draws implications for achieving a more positive and accurate global…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnocentrism
Changing Global Perspectives in Textbooks.
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Cortes, Carlos; Fleming, Dan B. – Social Education, 1986
Reviews difficulties publishers have in adequately representing world regions. Recommends that teachers: (1) use textbooks analytically, (2) provide alternative perspectives, (3) use supplementary materials, (4) incorporate analysis of mass media, (5) take advantage of local resources, and (6) continuously examine and modify their social studies…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnocentrism
Africa.
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Crofts, Marylee – Social Education, 1986
Reviews myths, misconceptions, and unintentional biases about Africa in United States K-12 social studies textbooks. Summarizes common topics and recommends additions. Provides the names, addresses and phone numbers of 10 university-based African Studies centers. Concludes that improvements to textbooks must continue. (JDH)
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Area Studies, Citizenship Education
Asia.
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Bullard, Betty M. – Social Education, 1986
Surveys the existing treatment of Asia in upper elementary and secondary social studies textbooks. Treats improvements needed in such areas as: (1) global issues important to Asia, (2) content and approach, (3) economics and politics, (4) geography and resources, (5) international relations, and (6) treatment of subregions. Provides a…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian History, Asian Studies, Citizenship Education
Latin America.
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Greenfield, Gerald Michael – Social Education, 1986
Notes the problematical elements of diversity within Latin America, establishes priorities for the social studies curriculum, and reviews what should be taught about its geography, resources, people, religion, customs, economics, politics, history, and international relationships. Lists Latin American Studies programs and published instructional…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Middle East.
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Griswold, William J. – Social Education, 1986
Reviews the shortcomings of existing textbooks' treatments of the Middle East and suggests a more balanced approach. The areas covered are: geography, resources, people, economics, politics, colonialism, independence movements, international relations, and religions and customs. Identifies instructional resources for teachers and students. (JDH)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Five Paradigms of Ethnic Relations.
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Janzen, Rod – Social Education, 1994
Contends that a major focus of contemporary U.S. education is the nature and character of interethnic relationships. Discusses five models of ethnic relations: (1) traditional Eurocentric Racism; (2) Melting Pot Assimilationism; (3) Ethnic Nationalism; (4) Globalism; and (5) Centered Pluralism. (CFR)
Descriptors: Afrocentrism, Cultural Differences, Cultural Images, Cultural Pluralism