GRADES OR AGES: Grades 10-12. SUBJECT MATTER: Social science. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The extensive introductory material includes rationale, definitions of the social science core disciplines, glossary of terms, and descriptions of concepts. The course material includes political science, history, economics, geography, sociology,…

To identify the Mexican American as a member of a unique cultural group is the purpose of this history of the Chicanos. The history of the Mexican American is divided into 5 broad time periods: the Indo-Hispanic period, during which there was a blending of the Indian and Spanish cultures; the Mexican period, a time of political activity which…

Comprised of sixty four readings by scholars from various social studies disciplines, this book is suitable for elementary and secondary social studies methods courses providing an overview of social studies education as it is today. Each of three major parts to this volume features a keynote work offering insight into the section's theme,…

This report summarizes the evaluation of a national conference on "Education and Citizenship: Responsibilities for the Common Good" held in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 20-23, 1976. Participants were 400 persons who are interested or involved in political education. The conference involved speeches and papers from experts and…

A discussion of the use of video tape presentations in political science courses to bring realism to the study of political institutions without resorting to the "politicians in residence" method. Indicates that the cost of creating these teaching materials is high but that they do offer potential as useful supplements to the more traditional…

Documents the effects of one teaching experiment using video tape presentations on the cognitive learning of undergraduate students in a large introductory political science course. Discusses student reaction and actual learning outcomes. (Author/DB)

Identifies and discusses current literature dealing with alternative teaching techniques in political science. Main areas of concern are methodology, theory, and values. (DB)

Criticizes an article in the April 1978 issue of "Teaching Political Science" in which R. Langren maintained that case-decision identification and factual recall serve as good bases for a study of constitutional law. Current article maintains that law-related courses in a liberal arts context should stress good citizenship and critical analysis of…

Discusses benefits of library training for undergraduate students in political science and identifies strategies for integrating library research into the undergraduate curriculum. Concludes that one of the major objectives of political science education should be to help students acquire political information-gathering skills. (Author/DB)

Recommends use of cartoons by political science teachers to stimulate student interest in political, social, and economic issues. Reviews cartoons from 18th century America through the present and gives an annotated bibliography of 24 sources political cartoons. (AV)

If the political science discipline is to succeed in conveying sound intelligence to the policy process and in providing training for students in nonacademic careers, major curriculum reforms will be needed. A policy science track with emphasis on applied policy analysis research skills and nonacademic career orientation should supplement the…

Describes a classroom simulation game for public administration courses to help students develop knowledge of the governmental decision-making process. The game increases knowledge of planning, budgeting, strategies for achieving organizational goals, and leadership skills. (Author/AV)

Recounts the experiences of a college teacher who wrote extensive feedback letters to students concerning term papers they submitted to him in a course on the politics of education. Copies of three letters are included. (Author/DB)

In this study a new and quantitative approach to analyzing legislature change was applied to the U.S. Senate's change from support to opposition to the Vietnam war. Cumulative war costs, public opinion, and antiwar demonstrations all correlated with Senate roll call outcomes, but were also intercorrelated. General strengths and weaknesses of this…

Describes procedures used to measure students' cognitive learning in an American government course. The procedures combined evaluation of instructor effectiveness, teaching efficiency, student learning, and student demographic characteristics. (AV)