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Westfall, William – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1990
Hypothesizes about the relationship between history and fiction. Discusses the contribution of history to understanding human affairs, stressing that history is true and fiction is not. Asserts that each generation uses the same materials to construct a new reality. States fiction gives only a partial view whereas history sees the world as whole.…
Descriptors: Fiction, Higher Education, Historiography, History Instruction

Oispuu, Silvia – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1992
Examines how Estonian history was taught in Estonia before 1940, how it changed after the Soviet takeover, and how history instruction has been reorganized since 1988. Reveals that new textbooks will explore the Soviet destruction of Estonian social, economic, and cultural life. Looks ahead to the future of Estonia and history teaching. (SG)
Descriptors: Culture Conflict, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries

Myres, Sandra L. – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1980
Uses of three-dimensional objects in college level history courses are described, including using artifacts to enliven and invigorate classroom teaching and to convey a sense of the past to students. Journal available from Loren E. Pennington, Division of Social Sciences, Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas 66801. (DB)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Higher Education, History Instruction, Learning Activities

Filner, Robert E.; Basile, Donald D. – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1980
Noting that college history teachers must often contend with student reading problems, the article recommends ways of improving student comprehension of textbooks. Methods center on selecting a proper textbook and on having students preview, paraphrase, analyze, and review. Journal available from Loren E. Pennington, Division of Social Sciences,…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Higher Education, History Instruction, Learning Activities

Sullivan, Margaret L.; Cortinovis, Irene E. – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1977
Recording history is a valuable learning technique in studying immigration or ethnic history. At the University of Missouri in Saint Louis, students develop a questionnaire and then interview first-generation immigrants as well as American-born descendants. Tapes and transcriptions are added to the campus archives. For journal availability, see SO…
Descriptors: Ethnic Studies, Higher Education, History Instruction, Immigrants

Goldstein, Jonathan – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1989
Argues that the inclusion of literary texts in social science courses can strengthen both pedagogy and interest. Illustrates how the addition of literary texts can raise cultural and historical consciousness in a course on the Vietnam War. Provides suggestions for using Western and non-Western literature to provide a balanced view of the Vietnam…
Descriptors: Asian History, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, History Instruction

Jewell, Fred R. – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1991
Examines levels of the pyramid model of history including complete past; surviving evidence of the past; discovered evidence of the past; what historians consider important; historians' version of history; and what appears in textbooks. Suggests that the model can show students that history as presented in textbooks is a small part of the overall…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Historians, Historiography, History

Cantrell, Andrea – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1989
Outlines procedures for locating and using primary source materials to supplement state or local history studies, listing possible resources for primary source materials. Points out precautions to be taken when working with these materials. Demonstrates how primary sources can be made available to students. (LS)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, History Instruction, Instructional Materials, Local History

Scott, Anne Firor – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1992
Discusses how to motivate students to learn history. Suggests using primary sources, relating subject matter to what students already know, and avoiding lectures whenever possible. Recommends formulating goals in advance, preparing reading lists, preparing questions for students, and assigning individual projects. Argues that such a course will…
Descriptors: Goal Orientation, Higher Education, History Instruction, Learning Motivation

Burnette, Rand – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1992
Describes the development of a college-level course in the history of animation. Contends that social history is reflected in the animated cartoons made for movie theaters. Includes a selected glossary, a bibliography of print resources, and a recommended list of video cassettes. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cartoons, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Films

Durand, Robert – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1991
Teaches a history course in a correctional facility in Georgia. Discusses class problems, testing, grading procedures, and the environment. Finds establishing routine is effective in bringing order and purpose to the class. Describes student characteristics and response to the class. (NL)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Correctional Education, Correctional Institutions, Course Descriptions

Frederickson, Mary E. – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1992
Discusses the teaching of women's history at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Describes how student views changed an instructor's own perceptions about race and gender issues. Observes that returning female students are particularly drawn to women's studies courses. Stresses the need to weave past and present into a feasible, humane…
Descriptors: Higher Education, History Instruction, Nontraditional Students, Racial Relations

Hall, Phyllis A.; Sprinkle, John H., Jr. – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1990
Uses Josiah Wedgwood and the pottery industry in England to illustrate the theme of technological development in a unit on the Industrial Revolution. States that infusing the biography of a specific individual can enliven history instruction. Presents two lessons on Josiah Wedgwood and shows how historians use the material culture to understand…
Descriptors: Art History, Ceramics, European History, Field Trips

Isern, Thomas D. – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1990
Provides a history of debate concerning issue of teaching Kansas state history in public schools as mandated by law. Studies show the failure to comply was a result of nonavailability of textbooks and lack of teacher preparation. Contends that State Department of Education did not support the law because state history is not taught in many Kansas…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Government School Relationship, Higher Education, History Instruction

Gredel-Manuele, Zdenka – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1991
Describes a Niagara University (New York) senior seminar designed to teach research, writing, and analytical skills by using a major research essay. Utilizes family history to understand the nature and methods of historical research. Includes a reading list and an outline for a class project of a comprehensive family research project. (NL)
Descriptors: College Seniors, Family History, Higher Education, History Instruction