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Peer reviewedO'Reilly, Kevin – Social Education, 1998
Outlines a series of simulation activities using historical incidents to illustrate the importance of the decision-making process. Students act out historical roles as the leaders of Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Russia in the days leading up to World War I and as the Tsar of Russia after the Bloody Sunday massacre. (MJP)
Descriptors: Conflict, Constructivism (Learning), Decision Making, Diplomatic History
Peer reviewedRossi, John Allen – Social Education, 1995
Discusses four major approaches to teaching about controversial issues frequently cited in educational literature: problem solving, public issues, decision making, and moral reasoning. Provides guidelines for structuring large-group discussions, small-group discussions, and debates within these approaches. Includes a list of instructional…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Classroom Environment, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events
