Classroom Environments and Student Views of Social Studies: The Middle Grades.

Fouts, Jeffrey T.

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ERIC Number: EJ395899

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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Classroom Environments and Student Views of Social Studies: The Middle Grades.

Fouts, Jeffrey T.

Theory and Research in Social Education, v17 n2 p136-47 Spr 1989

Examines the theory of a causal relationship between classroom environments and junior high school students' attitudes towards the social studies, replicating the research methodology of a high school study. Environmental dimensions found to be related towards positive attitudes include teacher support, affiliation, innovation, and involvement, with emphasis on involvement. (Author/LS)

Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, Junior High Schools, Social Studies, Student Attitudes, Student Motivation, Teacher Student Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Researchers; Practitioners

Language: English

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