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Social studies in Singapore: Contradiction and control
Citation
Adler, S. A., & Sim, J. B.-Y. (2005). Social studies in Singapore: Contradiction and control. In Proceedings of the Redesigning Pedagogy: Research, Policy, Practice Conference. National Institute of Education (Singapore).
Abstract
This study explores the meanings and contradictions embedded in the Singapore social studies curriculum and challenges educators and policy makers to face those contradictions straight on. The authors reviewed current social studies syllabi and texts, and scripted discussions on itizenship and the social studies curriculum. The participants in these discussions were teachers taking pre- or post-graduate and in-service courses in social studies curriculum at the National Institute for Education.
Date Issued
2005