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Peer reviewedEvans, William Edward – Social Studies, 1975
The principal goal of history teaching is to train students to become capable of doing new things, creating, discovering, and gathering evidence as "scientifically" as possible. (Author/ND)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Creative Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, History Instruction
Peer reviewedGoetz, William W. – Social Studies, 1994
Reviews the New Social Studies reform movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Discusses the learning theories that provided the foundation for the movement. Contends that, although the movement faded in the mid-1980s, the impact can still be found in some instructional methods and materials. (CFR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational History, Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedLaney, James D. – Social Studies, 1993
Asserts that economics education is a desirable goal for the elementary curriculum because elementary students can learn and understand economic concepts. Reviews four "Teaching-Learning Principles" based on empirical research about learning effectiveness. Applies these principles to economic concepts such as scarcity, cost-benefit analysis, and…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development, Economics, Economics Education
