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Peer reviewedSlocombe, D. Scott – Environmentalist, 1984
Defines environmentalism both as a concept and an activity. As a concept, it encompasses not only environmental conservation but also social, economic, and political issues. As an activity, it focuses on a coordinated, networking, holistic issue approach to environmental problems. Implications of environmentalism (based on the definitions…
Descriptors: Definitions, Environmental Education, Holistic Approach, Interdisciplinary Approach
Roy, Rustum – Curriculum Review, 1985
Discusses current national mood regarding importance of science education, what can be done to remedy the gross inadequacy of math and science education that currently exists for the average U.S. student, make-up of target audience for this new strategy, and pedagogical strategy designed to achieve technology literacy. (MBR)
Descriptors: Definitions, Educational Change, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textLaubacher, Marilyn R. – 1982
Definitions of computer literacy, educational planning concerns, topics for a computer literacy course, computer literacy for teachers, and a community computer literacy project are addressed in this review of literature. Although no agreement exists among computer experts about what computer literacy is or should be, it is apparent that a…
Descriptors: Community Education, Computer Literacy, Curriculum Development, Definitions
Robottom, Ian Morris – 1985
Contestation can be defined as a process in which self-interested individuals and groups in a social organization cooperate, compete, and negotiate in a complex interaction aimed at solving social problems. This dissertation explores the notion of contestation in the field of environmental education. In the first part of the document a framework…
Descriptors: Definitions, Educational Change, Educational Innovation, Educational Policy
Titus, Charles – Louisiana Social Studies Journal, 1990
Traces the elusive search for a social studies definition since 1916. Explains debate over social studies as social science or as selective use of knowledge to promote citizenship. Attributes social studies' indeterminate focus to its objective of reflecting social reality. Suggests definition should recognize social studies as a field of applied…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Definitions, Educational Change
Evans, Ronald W. – Louisiana Social Studies Journal, 1990
Traces historical trends in social studies education, examining pressures that have both produced and inhibited change. Analyzes differences between discipline-based and issue-centered approaches. Presents pessimistic, optimistic, and realistic scenarios of the next 100 years of social studies education. Advocates developing issue-centered social…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Computer Uses in Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Development
