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An Analysis of the Treatment of Corporate Influence on Government by United States History and American Government High School Textbooks
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Neumann, Richard – Social Studies, 2014
This article reports on an investigation to explore the possibility that ideology might be expressed in the treatment of corporate influence on federal government by social studies textbooks. Two textbooks were examined in the study--United States history and American government. Corporate influence involves activities that affect election and…
Descriptors: High School Students, History Instruction, Content Analysis, Textbooks
Remembering George Washington: What Do Instructional Materials Teach Us about Washington's Patriotism?
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Fitzgerald, Jason C. – Social Studies, 2011
History textbooks have long been criticized for their adherence to the "stabilized national narrative" (VanSledright 1998). However, teachers need to also be aware of the ideological influences of the supplemental instructional materials they choose. A case study of the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center at Mount Vernon illustrates…
Descriptors: United States History, Textbooks, Instructional Materials, Patriotism
On Defense of the Nation
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Trofanenko, Brenda – Social Studies, 2005
In this article, the author examines how the idea (and ideal) of nation continues to serve as a directive for social studies education. He proposes discussing what a critical approach to understanding nation (and the historical narratives that define nation) might look like in the classrooms and what the stakes are for social studies educators,…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Political Science, Intellectual Disciplines, Ideology
When Going Right Is Going Wrong: Education for Critical Democratic Patriotism
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Waltzer, Kenneth; Heilman, Elizabeth – Social Studies, 2005
A report from Thomas B. Fordham Foundation reveals the complaints of some social studies educators regarding the teaching of American history in US classrooms. Students, they say, should study an American history that emphasizes "true heroes of the American story." Further, these educators believe that students should be freed from the alleged…
Descriptors: Social Studies, United States History, History Instruction, Global Education
Strange Bedfellows: The Contradictory Goals of the Coalition Making War on Social Studies
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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
Using a Historical Incident to Focus on Value Formation. A Lesson Plan in American History.
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Richburg, Robert W.; Nelson, Barbara J. – Social Studies, 1990
Stresses the importance of teaching values in U.S. history classes. Reviews current literature on values development. Presents a lesson plan on John Adams and his decision-making role in the Boston Massacre incident. Asks students to examine the parallels between Adams' decision to defend the British soldiers and their own lives. (RW)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Class Activities, Decision Making Skills, Ethical Instruction