Current Concerns: Whither Social Studies.

Clark, Penney

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ERIC Number: EJ594128

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Publication Date: 1999

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Current Concerns: Whither Social Studies.

Clark, Penney

Canadian Social Studies, v33 n2 p42-43 Win 1999

Contends that many educators believe that social studies as a subject does not have a future in Canadian schools systems. Asserts that social studies is essential and must address four critical areas to actualize its potential for attaining citizenship goals: content, critical thinking, community action, and caring. (CMK)

Descriptors: Citizen Role, Citizenship Education, Community Action, Critical Thinking, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Social Responsibility, Social Studies, Social Values

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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