A Critique of Gilbert T. Sewall's American History Textbooks.

Kaltsounis, Theodore

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Publication Date: 1988

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A Critique of Gilbert T. Sewall's American History Textbooks.

Kaltsounis, Theodore

Social Education, v52 n4 p252-53 Apr-May 1988

Discusses the assessment criteria, methodology, findings, and onclusions of Gilbert T. Sewall's 1987 report: American History Textbooks: An Assessment of Quality (SO 018 768). Contends that the report reveals that standard research procedures were implemented poorly, if at all. Criticizes the selection of the review panel and concludes that the report is a political document. (JDH)

Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, North American History, Political Influences, Social Studies, Textbook Evaluation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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