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Download full textMichigan State Dept. of Education, Lansing. – 1971
This second report on American History textbooks used in Michigan schools is divided into three sections: 1) background information of the 1968, ED 032 369 survey; 2) a description of the 1970-71 study; and, 3) conclusions and alternative actions being considered by the State Board of Education. A survey was conducted to determine impact of the…
Descriptors: American History, Bias, Ethnic Studies, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedRomanowski, Michael H. – Social Education, 1996
Argues that oftentimes simple parallel constructions and choice of examples reflect an unconscious bias in history textbooks. Reveals a number of these, particularly related to the United States' treatment of minorities in World War II. Advocates using strategies to identify and challenge biases in history textbooks. (MJP)
Descriptors: Bias, Civil Liberties, Content Analysis, Critical Thinking
Trezise, Robert – 1973
In compliance with the Social Studies Textbook Act of the State of Michigan, 18 elementary, junior high school, and high school level social studies books were examined to determine the extent to which they adequately reflect the multi-racial, multi-ethnic and pluralistic nature of American society, both past and present. A group of 27 educators,…
Descriptors: Bias, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Pluralism, Evaluation Criteria
