Teaching Social Studies: Learning from Past Experiences.

Mansfield, Barbara

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ERIC Number: EJ383118

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Publication Date: 1989

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Teaching Social Studies: Learning from Past Experiences.

Mansfield, Barbara

History and Social Science Teacher, v24 n2 p87-88 Win 1989

Describes the use of past educational experiences and resulting attitudes to illustrate effective teaching methods to students in social studies methods courses. Positive memories center around a hands-on approach, whereas negative memories focused on memorization and rote learning. (LS)

Descriptors: Class Activities, Educational Experience, Higher Education, Instructional Improvement, Memorization, Rote Learning, Social Studies, Student Experience, Teacher Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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