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Peer reviewedKnowles, Trudy – Social Education, 1993
Describes a study of 14 fifth graders concerning their understanding and attitudes toward the Persian Gulf War. Finds that the public school served as a significant socialization agent during the war, although television was even more important. Concludes that patriotic issues and activities overshadowed any attempts to have students think…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Critical Thinking, Current Events, Educational Research
Peer reviewedMerryfield, Merry M. – Social Education, 1993
Reports on study of teacher decision making regarding instruction about Gulf War. Finds teachers were influenced by student grade level, number of students in class from another culture, and their own knowledge of Middle Eastern history and geography. Concludes that local and state curriculum officials should provide more flexibility so teachers…
Descriptors: Current Events, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Learning Activities
