History as a Humanity: Reading and Literacy in the History Classroom.

Otto, Paul

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ERIC Number: EJ467822

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Publication Date: 1992

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History as a Humanity: Reading and Literacy in the History Classroom.

Otto, Paul

History Teacher, v26 n1 p51-60 Nov 1992

Asserts the view of history as a humanity. Argues that an effective way to organize instruction is to use a variety of books such as biographies, monographs, personal narratives, and novels. Contends that improving historical literacy will help improve overall literacy among college students. (CFR)

Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Higher Education, History, History Instruction, Humanities, Humanities Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Materials, Learning Strategies, Literacy, Reading Materials, Reading Skills, Reading Writing Relationship, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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