Images of Australia in Elementary Social Studies Texts.

Birchall, Gregory; Faichney, Gavin

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ERIC Number: EJ320447

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Publication Date: 1985

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Images of Australia in Elementary Social Studies Texts.

Birchall, Gregory; Faichney, Gavin

Social Studies, v76 n3 p120-24 May-Jun 1985

An analysis of elementary social studies textbook series showed that the images presented in the texts do not equate with the reality that most Australians experience. A more realistic approach to teaching about Australia would be to examine the lifestyles of urban Australians. Possible ways of doing this are discussed. (RM)

Descriptors: Content Analysis, Cultural Images, Educational Needs, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Instructional Improvement, Social Studies, Stereotypes, Teaching Methods, Textbook Bias, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, Textbook Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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