Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ502290
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1995
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Appreciating Diverse Learners in the Social Studies Classroom. Children's Literature.
McGowan, Tom, Ed.; And Others
Social Studies and the Young Learner, v7 n4 p23-25 Mar-Apr 1995
Contends that social studies teachers must encourage young citizens to appreciate that diversity is one of the nation's strengths. Maintains that quality literature has an important role to play in achieving this goal. Provides a bibliographic essay on 19 trade books divided into 3 age-group categories. (CFR)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Cognitive Style, Content Area Reading, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education, Instructional Materials, Intermediate Grades, Learning Disabilities, Learning Strategies, Reading Materials, Social Differences, Social Studies, Special Needs Students, Student Attitudes
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Reference Materials - Bibliographies; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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