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Mangan, Roger, Comp. – 1974
This annotated bibliography provides elementary and junior high teachers with a list of up-to-date social studies textbook materials. The texts are arranged topically according to 95 social studies categories and include works published from 1962 through 1974. Each annotation includes the text title, source of publication, subject matter…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Elementary Education, Instructional Materials, Junior High Schools
Howell, Margaret Middleton – 1972
In a two-part study to determine if an inservice education program could change attitudes toward language and behavior in teaching language, 34 secondary English teachers took a graduate level linguistics course and participated in a four-day language workshop which included the writing of a language curriculum guide. A questionnaire was then…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Inservice Teacher Education, Language Guides, Linguistics
Cartwright, William H. – 1966
Effective procedures and techniques for using a textbook along with a philosophy of textbook use in k-12 schools are given in this second issue. The social studies textbook is described as a tool to be used in conjunction with other supplementary instructional materials, such as audio-visual materials, reference books, periodicals, and lectures.…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Guidelines, Instructional Materials
National Council for the Social Studies, Washington, DC. – 1971
This booklet presents three NCSS policy statements: 1) Academic Freedom and the Social Studies Teacher, 2) Academic Freedom: A Policy Statement, and 3) The NCSS Legal Defense Fund. The first statement includes guidelines for the study of controversial issues in the classroom and an outline of teachers' rights and responsibilities. It emphasizes…
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Legal Aid, Policy, Public School Teachers
Cline, Terry A. – 1971
This study, conducted at a community college in mid-Missouri, compared the reading ability of students with the readability of the textbooks (aside from technical books) used in their classes. There were a total of 17 textbook/class comparisons. The reading level of students was determined by the Nelson-Denny Reading Test, revised edition, and…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Readability, Reading, Reading Ability
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Bare, John K. – 1971
This essay is written for the secondary school teacher who is organizing that first course hoping to suggest some of the answers to the question: where to begin. The author begins by very briefly describing the discipline in terms of its central concerns with some history and some prediction for tomorrow. Against this historical background,…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, History, Intellectual Disciplines
Deason, Hilary J. – 1970
The 2,441 titles in this guide for library acquisition of science and mathematics textbooks are arranged according to Dewey classification numbers. The titles selected are intended for secondary school students, college undergraduates, and non-specialist adult readers. The titles included are those that were listed in the second edition of the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Annotated Bibliographies, College Libraries, Library Materials
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Hodgson, Beverly J. – Journal of Law and Education, 1976
Examines the purposes of Title IX as it applies to sex-stereotyped textbooks, considers the need for regulation in this area, and discusses the applicable First Amendment doctrines. Concludes that sex discrimination in instructional materials may be regulated without violating the First Amendment guarantee of freedom of speech. (Author/JG)
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Elementary Secondary Education, Freedom of Speech, School Law
Bowler, Mike – Learning, 1978
Publishers of textbooks are subject to pressure from public opinion and regional bias as well as criticism from teachers and boards of education. (JD)
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Publishing Industry, Social Attitudes, Textbook Content
Rozenberg, N. – Soviet Education, 1977
Analyzes textbooks currently in use in secondary level vocational training courses in the Soviet Union. Recommendations for textbook improvement call for research by educators, scientists, and publishers on problems of writing textbooks for vocational technical schools. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Needs, Literature Reviews
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Phillips, J. Arch, Jr.; Hawthorne, Richard – Educational Leadership, 1978
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Government School Relationship
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Schneider, E. Ruth – Science and Children, 1977
Discusses procedures for selecting textbooks. Provided are guidelines for reviewing textbooks, analyzing content, and analyzing strategies. (SL)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Evaluation, Guidelines
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Rich, John Martin – Social Education, 1987
Clarifies and explains the ideologies and potential justifications of censorship efforts. Offers recommendations and procedures for maintaining an atmosphere with ample freedom to learn and positive community relations. (JDH)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Censorship, Conflict, Elementary Secondary Education
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Coombs, Mary Irene – Journal of Legal Education, 1988
A law school teacher describes her response to the incorrect and insensitive treatment of rape in a criminal law textbook, including analysis and criticism of the text's content and communication with the publisher about it. (MSE)
Descriptors: Authors, Criminal Law, Feminism, Higher Education
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Lehr, Fran – Journal of Reading, 1987
Provides information that can help educators meet challenges to instructional materials, looks at who the challengers are, discusses the nature of censorship, and suggests ways to handle challenges. (NKA)
Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Censorship, Conflict Resolution, Educational Responsibility
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