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Peer reviewedEvans, Ronald W. – Social Science Record, 1990
Discusses a study of teacher conceptions of the meaning of history. Concludes that history teachers tend fall into five broad categories: (1) storyteller; (2) scientific historian; (3) relativist/reformer; (4) cosmic philosopher; and (5) eclectic. Suggests that teaching should be grounded in an explicit educational philosophy that is developed in…
Descriptors: Curriculum Research, Educational Philosophy, Higher Education, History
Peer reviewedEvans, Ronald W. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1990
Investigates how secondary history teachers' conceptions of history (typology) influences classroom practices. Interviews five teachers, representing five typologies, and their students, and observes classroom techniques. Suggests impact of teacher conceptions varies, finding only one of five typologies profoundly influencing students. Sees…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Citizenship Education, Classroom Observation Techniques, Critical Thinking
