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Peer reviewedMorrison, Bill M. – Social Studies, 1977
The author humorously warns history teachers that lectures will be boring and alienating to students unless content and presentation are stimulating. (AV)
Descriptors: Higher Education, History Instruction, Lecture Method, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedSteffens, Henry – Social Studies, 1991
Recommends using informal writing exercises to increase students' involvement in large survey history courses. Explains several activities in which undergraduates collect their thoughts on particular lecture topics. Also suggests that students keep journals to accompany reading assignments. Argues that journal writing enlivens the material and…
Descriptors: Class Size, College Curriculum, Higher Education, History Instruction
