Teaching about Global Debt in Social Studies Classrooms.

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Title:	Teaching about Global Debt in Social Studies Classrooms.
Authors:	Marri, Anand, Patterson, Tim, Wylie, Scott
Source:	Social Science Docket. Winter/Spring2012, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p14-15. 2p.
Subject Terms:	Social sciences education, Teaching methods, Teaching models, Secondary education, External debts
Geographic Terms:	United States
Abstract:	The article offers guidelines in teaching high school students about global debt in their social studies class in the U.S. It outlines various ways on how to infuse discussions about global debt into social studies classrooms which include connecting the topic of global debt on a student's personal finance, providing of instructional materials, and focusing on public policy dilemmas. The author suggests teaching students about global debt through student-centered pedagogy.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article offers guidelines in teaching high school students about global debt in their social studies class in the U.S. It outlines various ways on how to infuse discussions about global debt into social studies classrooms which include connecting the topic of global debt on a student's personal finance, providing of instructional materials, and focusing on public policy dilemmas. The author suggests teaching students about global debt through student-centered pedagogy.