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Peer reviewedShermis, S. Samuel; Barth, James L. – Social Education, 1985
The arguments put forth in the 1930s against indoctrination in American education from the standpoints of the social reconstructionists and of the followers of the Bode-Hullfish position are presented. The only viable alternative to indoctrination was seen to be the study of social problems. These views continue to shape classroom practice. (RM)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Educational History, Educational Objectives
