Should Social Studies Be Patriotic?

Should Social Studies Be Patriotic?

  1. Social Education
  2. Social Education November/December 2009
  3. Should Social Studies Be Patriotic?

Authors:

Joel Westheimer

Page:316

Journal Issue:

Issue
Social Education November/December 2009
The author explores two different approaches to teaching patriotism: One that advocates loyalty to a centralized leader or group; and another that promotes commitment to the principles that underlie democracy.