Fate vs. Choices: What Economic Reasoning Can Contribute to Social Studies.
Overview & Synopsis
Argues that economic education is an integral component of social studies and citizenship education. Maintains that adolescents are more likely to believe that one's life is controlled by fate rather than conscious choices. Asserts that teaching economic reasoning can improve students' critical thinking skills and citizenship education. (CFR)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Fate vs. Choices: What Economic Reasoning Can Contribute to Social Studies. |
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| Author / Organization | Wentworth, Donald R., Schug, Mark C. |
| Subject & Discipline | Citizenship Education, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Design |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1993 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-215942 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |