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Hursty, David – Independent School Bulletin, 1974
Whether or not a person consciously studies the past, he has in his mind a conception of past events. (GB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Problems, History
Peer reviewedDunn, Joe P. – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1988
Describes one professor's attempt to improve his college's introductory history course by offering an alternative which stresses a biographical approach to twentieth century individuals who have shaped the contemporary world. (JDH)
Descriptors: Biographies, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, European History
Peer reviewedMyers, John – History and Social Science Teacher, 1990
Cites the problems associated with teaching history: (1) lack of consensus on what and how to teach; (2) the adult perspective from which it is taught; (3) the abstract nature of history content; and (4) the concept of time. Concludes that efforts to include adolescent knowledge, skills, and attitudes should be considered in the history program.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, History
Download full textClark, Lionel – 1973
The document discusses making Appalachian history, especially north Georgia, an integral part of American history in grade 11. Course objectives are to: (1) present current historical and cultural facts on Appalachia; (2) encourage students to explore and examine their cultural background; (3) understand the causative and sequential relationships…
Descriptors: American History, Community Involvement, Course Descriptions, Cultural Background
Peer reviewedRogers, Peter – European Journal of Teacher Education, 1993
A required core contemporary history course is proposed for Europe's senior pupils, needed because of prospects for European integration. The course could be shaped by pairing three fundamental ideas with related conflicts: Reformation/30 Years War, Enlightenment/French Revolution and Napoleanic Wars, and Nationalism/World Wars I and II. (IAH)
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Educational Environment, European History
Hales, E. E. Y. – 1973
The Committee for General and Technical Education of the Council of Europe has initiated several projects to study, compare and evaluate curriculum materials used in the member nations. The study highlights preoccupations of educators in member countries responsible for the planning of history programs. There is concern for the content of the…
Descriptors: Bias, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Problems
Rabinsky, Leatrice B., Ed.; Danks, Carol, Ed. – 1989
Young people can learn many valuable lessons from studying the Holocaust. They learn of the tragic results of apathy. They learn about tremendous acts of bravery and courage. They learn about the misuse of education by the perpetrators of the Holocaust. Teaching about the Holocaust is vital for educators committed to inspiring new generations to…
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Apathy, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Development
