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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

Youngs, Frederic A., Jr. – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1978
Describes the process of preparing an innovative textbook on English history. The textbook stresses richness of England's history and society in addition to politics and foreign affairs. For journal availability, see so 506 696. (DB)
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Educational Objectives, Foreign Countries, Higher Education

Brown, James Seay, Jr.; Sullivan-Gonzalez, Douglass – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 2002
Outlines an innovative way of teaching "World History Since 1500" at Samford University (Birmingham, Alabama) called the "great roads" approach, centered upon important roads in a country's history. Presents the "Veracruz to Mexico City corridor" case study used to teach a Latin American modern history course. (CMK)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Foreign Countries, Geography, Higher Education

Monahan, W. Gregory – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 2002
Discusses the use of simulations in the history classroom. Focuses on a simulation of the German Reichstag election of 1932, used in a modern German history course at Eastern Oregon University (La Grande, Oregon). Provides information on the setting, roles, the simulation procedures, and possible outcomes. (CMK)
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Educational Strategies, Elections, Foreign Countries

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

Cox, John K. – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 2002
Provides a definition of what is meant by Eastern Europe and includes statements on important persons or events in East Europe that had impact outside the region. Addresses the reasons why it is difficult to teach about Eastern Europe and offers some tips on teaching about Eastern Europe. (CMK)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Strategies, Foreign Countries, Higher Education

Andrea, A. J.; Mierse, William – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 2002
Describes a course for first-year college students that focuses on the Silk Road. Discusses the problems that occurs in such a course, types of resources used, basic strategies and tactics taken, and the focus on mapmaking in the beginning of the course. Includes an annotated bibliography. (CMK)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, College Freshmen, Course Content, Foreign Countries

Gao, James Z. – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1998
Describes the application of Frederick Drake and Denee Corbin's method of "dramatization in the classroom" to teaching Chinese history. Outlines the use of the book, "The Death of Woman Wang," to study 17th-century Chinese social life and laws. Includes an outline of activities for the preparation and teaching of the lesson.…
Descriptors: Asian History, Chinese Culture, Females, Foreign Countries

McBride, Lawrence W.; McKiddy, Gary E. – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1989
Suggests a method for presenting narrative accounts of one event in history so that students can practice analyzing and evaluating sources. Presents historical background about the capture of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 1902, and offers three conflicting versions of this event with the teaching procedures for using the accounts in the classroom. (KO)
Descriptors: Arabs, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking

Schilling, Donald G. – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1993
Contends that end of Cold War increases need for students to understand causes and aftermath of World War II. Recommends spending less time on military aspects of the war and more time on the economic, social, and cultural impact of total war. Provides a selected list of resources to be used in a college level course on the war. (CFR)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Educational Trends

Sethia, Tara – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1996
Provides an overview of the structure and topics included in undergraduate course on Indian and Chinese history. Briefly reviews such topics as Land and People, Emergence and Evolution of Traditions, Expansion of Islam in Asia, European Imperialism, Nationalism and Independence, and Democracy and Development. (MJP)
Descriptors: Asian History, Asian Studies, Chinese Culture, Course Content