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| Social Education | 7 |
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| Dambach, Charles F. | 1 |
| East, Maurice A. | 1 |
| Fierce, Milfred C. | 1 |
| Large, David Clay | 1 |
| Maxey, Phyllis F. | 1 |
| Randolph, Brenda | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Guides - Classroom - Learner | 1 |
| Historical Materials | 1 |
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Reference Materials -… | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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| Teachers | 1 |
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| South Africa | 3 |
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Peer reviewedLarge, David Clay – Social Education, 1993
Presents a historical review of German relations with European nations from the end of World War II until 1992. Claims that Chancellor Willy Brandt's efforts to improve East-West relations set the stage for German reunification. Contends that Germany's role in a united Europe has yet to be determined. (CFR)
Descriptors: Current Events, Diplomatic History, European History, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedMaxey, Phyllis F. – Social Education, 1987
Offers learning activities on South Africa, which help students gain background information on South Africa's culture, history, and geography; examine United States foreign policy toward South Africa; conduct community research on United States involvement with South Africa; confront different life styles of individuals living in South Africa; and…
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Area Studies, Developing Nations
Peer reviewedEast, Maurice A. – Social Education, 1998
Examines new aspects of the post-Cold War international situation that need to be reflected in the K-12 curriculum: integrating studies of cooperation as well as conflict; emphasizing the importance of economic issues; and noting the changed role of international organization, the increased concern with democracy, and changing concepts of…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Policy, History
Peer reviewedFierce, Milfred C. – Social Education, 1987
Maintains that United States foreign policy toward South Africa has been "found wanting" since 1948. Focuses on the failure of President Reagan's policy of "constructive engagement," and details what must be done to bring about an end to apartheid. (JDH)
Descriptors: African Culture, Area Studies, Democracy, Developing Nations
Peer reviewedRandolph, Brenda – Social Education, 1987
Noting that textbooks in the United States contain misleading, inaccurate, and biased information on South Africa, this article provides an annotated bibliography of elementary and secondary curriculum materials which may be used to provide a more balanced and accurate treatment of South Africa. (JDH)
Descriptors: African Culture, African History, Annotated Bibliographies, Area Studies
Peer reviewedDambach, Charles F. – Social Education, 1998
Reviews the history of U.S. foreign aid, and contests popular assumptions about the leading role of the United States in contemporary aid efforts. Provides a detailed breakdown of the U.S. foreign affairs budget to support the argument. Links the argument to suggestions for appropriate U.S. policy in this area. (DSK)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Foreign Policy, Global Education, History
Peer reviewedSocial Education, 1998
Highlights the Cable News Network's (CNN) documentary series "The Cold War." Interviews executive producer Jeremy Issacs and producer Martin Smith about the series and its usefulness for educators. Includes a broadcast schedule for the 24 episodes. Notes that the series is endorsed by the National Council for the Social Studies. (DSK)
Descriptors: Broadcast Journalism, Documentaries, Educational Resources, Educational Television
