Dare we make peace: a dialogue on the social studies wars.(Report)

The Social Studies | November 1, 2007| | Copyright

ABSTRACT. The authors present a conversation among several leading social studies theorists, researchers, and practitioners on the social studies wars, or conflicts in the debate over the purposes, content, and practice of social studies in schools. Questions focus on addressing the plurality of definitions for the field, creating more effective dialogue among interest groups both within the National Council for the Social Studies and with other professional associations, and improving classroom practice. Running through the discussion are concerns related to the possibility ...

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