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Owen, David B. – Educational Theory, 1982
This essay considers Jean Jacques Rousseau's conception of history in "Emile" and its relationship to Rousseau's educational curriculum. History is, for Rousseau, at the heart of the curriculum and is one of the chief instruments for imparting knowledge of the world and encouraging moral behavior. (PP)
Descriptors: Educational History, Educational Philosophy, Educational Principles, Elementary Secondary Education

Kaltsounis, Theodore – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1994
Contends that social studies suffers from a lack of a clear and solid foundation. Maintains that the principles, content, and practices of democracy should be considered as the foundation for social studies education. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Democratic Values, Educational History