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Peer reviewedHurst, Joe B.; Shepard, John W. – Social Studies, 1984
An excellent method for teaching elementary and secondary history is to have students study historical decisions and decision-making processes and become involved in making some historical decisions as well. This approach is described. (RM)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Decision Making Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Historiography
Peer reviewedZevin, Jack; Lemlech, Johanna K. – Social Studies, 1977
The authors present a model to teach about conflict, classification of levels of conflict, interpretation of meanings, evaluation of consequences, and making of inferences about what could happen if everyone practiced cooperation, coalescence, and shared decision making. (Author/AV)
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Models
Peer reviewedBittner, Marie – Social Studies, 1990
Presents the IRAC (Issue, Rule, Analysis, and Conclusion) method used to analyze and judge legal cases. Stresses this method's applicability for social studies instruction, stating it helps students assess facts and apply rules to reach and defend conclusions. Provides examples for using the IRAC method in U.S. government and U.S. history units.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Critical Thinking, Decision Making Skills, Evaluative Thinking
