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Direct linkHenry, Michael – History Teacher, 2002
For over thirty years, teaching the United States history survey course has been the focus of the author's professional life. At both the high school and college level, he has introduced students to the sweep of American history from Jamestown to Watergate. During those years, he has grappled with the conundrum of how to make this often-unwieldy…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), United States History, Introductory Courses, Primary Sources
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
