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| Autor/in | Woodward, Arthur |
|---|---|
| Titel | The Treatment of Recent U.S. History in Elementary School Social Studies Textbooks: A Case Study of the Breadth and Depth of Content Coverage. |
| Quelle | (1986), (11 Seiten) |
| Beigaben | Tabellen |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; Monographie |
| Schlagwörter | Tagungsbericht; Grade 5; Intermediate Grades; Minimum Competencies; Social Studies; Textbook Content; Textbook Evaluation; Textbook Preparation; Textbook Research; Textbook Standards; United States History |
| Abstract | The paper analyzes seven widely-used fifth grade social studies textbooks with the hypothesis that texts are unnecessarily loaded with poorly conceived instructional design features that often do not relate to content or skills and tend to minimize the primary function of the texts. Using present and future challenges facing the United States as a target topic, a detailed analysis uncovered a fairly traditional and standard treatment of history. However, the concepts of present and future are defined by only three themes--equality, environment, and space. Though attractively presented, a careful reading of the texts revealed a superficial and minimalist treatment of various concepts that was uninspiring. Despite the occasional appearance of well written and thoughtfully researched textbook sections the overall impression from these seven texts was one of mediocrity with no real point of view or controversy, leading to speculation that the texts were written without regard to the instructional and interest needs of fifth graders. The final analysis indicates that students may learn only a series of snapshots of events and topics, and may further find it difficult to articulate information or generalizations about their country. A brief list of references, including the Social Studies Series analyzed, concludes the paper. (TRS) |
| Erfasst von | ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC |
| Update | 2004/1/01 |
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