Higher Cognitive Thinking Skills in Social Studies: Concepts and Critiques.

VanSickle, Ronald L.; Hoge, John D.

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ERIC Number: EJ436698

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Higher Cognitive Thinking Skills in Social Studies: Concepts and Critiques.

VanSickle, Ronald L.; Hoge, John D.

Theory and Research in Social Education, v19 n2 p152-72 Spr 1991

Identifies concepts and findings in cognitive psychology and cooperative learning relevant to teaching and learning higher cognitive skills. Derives implications from research to use as criteria for evaluating history and social science instruction programs. Critiques three models for teaching intellectual skills in the social studies curriculum. (SG)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Psychology, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Research, Elementary School Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Problem Solving, Secondary School Curriculum, Social Studies, Teaching Models

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Evaluative

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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