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Lim, Kenneth Y. T.; Lim, Ryan – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2020
This study describes an approach to history education which leverages augmented reality (AR). Currently, most learning interventions with AR are designed from the paradigm of an expert-led model of teaching, where the AR artefact is created by a domain expert; under such a paradigm, the learner has limited ownership of the process of artefact…
Descriptors: Semiotics, Foreign Countries, Intervention, Computer Simulation
Morin, Erica A. – History Teacher, 2013
As a graduate instructor for HIST 152: United States Since 1877, the author structures the entire course around the motif of the newspaper. She models her curriculum after the newspaper both visually and symbolically and uses it as a theme throughout the class. The newspaper is not a gimmick or cliche, but rather a recurring stylistic theme, an…
Descriptors: United States History, Course Descriptions, Class Activities, Learning Activities
Meyerowitz, Ruth; Zinni, Christine F. – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2009
In the Spring of 2000, Ruth Meyerowitz and Christine Zinni began collaborative efforts--inside and outside of academia--to enhance a course on The History of Working Women at SUNY Buffalo. Videotaping the oral histories of women labor leaders, they later teamed up with Michael Frisch and Randforce Associates--a research group at SUNY at Buffalo's…
Descriptors: Oral History, Class Activities, Learning Activities, Employed Women

Schlereth, Thomas J. – History Teacher, 1972
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, History Instruction, Inquiry, Learning Activities
Christmas, Adrian – Times Educational Supplement (London), 1976
Looks at some work done by children who are encouraged to use the techniques of the professional historian. (Editor)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Historiography, History Instruction, Information Sources

Alder, Douglas D. – History Teacher, 1973
A course is designed to introduce the student of history to available bibliographic tools. A systematic program through which use proficiency is gained includes varied learning activities and experiences which include preparation of a resource bibliography, a lecture series, use of audiovisual tutorial machines and a systematic program of…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, College Curriculum, Course Descriptions, History

Dick, Robert G. – History and Social Science Teacher, 1984
In this learning activity, which is used in an 11th-grade ancient history course in Canada, students are asked to assume that they are archaeologists of the far-distant future. They are given a box of artifacts that they must analyze to determine what the future society is like. (RM)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Archaeology, Comparative Education, Course Descriptions

Kiernan, James Patrick – History Teacher, 1978
Describes a college-level simulation game about the French Revolution. Based on George Lefebvre's "The Coming of the French Revolution," the role-play focuses on social and economic causes of the revolution and allows students to understand citizens' grievances against the French government. (AV)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Course Descriptions, Economic Factors, Educational Games

Lichtmann, Curtis; Lewis, Barbara – Music Educators Journal, 1985
The ballad is a primary medium for the reliving of historic events. Described is a joint music and social studies project in which junior high school students research historic events and write song lyrics. A composer gives a lesson on lyric writing, verse forms, and rhyme schemes. (RM)
Descriptors: Ballads, Course Descriptions, History Instruction, Interdisciplinary Approach
Hoffman, Alan J.; And Others – Georgia Social Science Journal, 1989
Describes the process of developing a summer school social studies program for academically talented seventh graders. Based on a video encyclopedia, the program covers social, political, economic, and cultural events of the twentieth century. Includes sample activities. (LS)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Class Activities, Course Descriptions, Grade 7
Livonia Public Schools, MI. School of Global Education. – 1981
This handbook outlines three courses with a global approach which have been implemented in the Livonia Public Schools, Livonia, Michigan. Existing global realities--the growing interdependence of nations and peoples, the depletion of nonrenewable resources, and the ominous world food problem--make it imperative that schools teach global studies.…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Educational Objectives, Global Approach, History Instruction

Morin, Joy Ann – Social Education, 1995
Contends that it is important for students to be motivated and well prepared for class units and activities. Describes a "previews of coming attractions" instructional strategy that uses advance organizers to increase information processing efficiency. Includes a sample unit outline illustrating this approach. (CFR)
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Content Area Reading

South Seattle Community Coll., Washington. – 1993
This publication contains materials for four courses in Applied Humanities in the Applied Academics program at South Seattle Community College. It begins with the article, "Community College Applied Academics: The State of the Art?" (George B. Neff), which describes the characteristics, model, courses, and coordination activity that make…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Aesthetics, Articulation (Education), Citizenship
Murray State Univ., KY. – 1980
The document describes social studies and history courses offered in the junior high and senior high schools of Henry County, Tennessee. The syllabi were developed as part of a Teacher's Corps Demonstration Project. The overall objectives of the syllabi are to inform students and parents of the minimum competencies expected in social studies and…
Descriptors: Civics, Course Descriptions, Economics Education, Educational Objectives
Cleary, Polly Chase; And Others – 1976
This interdisciplinary American studies curriculum guide for grades 7 through 12 provides a people-oriented approach to American history. Intended to give a sense of history to motivated and nonmotivated students, the guide describes six units which can be used singly as minicourses or together as an in-depth course on American life. Each unit…
Descriptors: American Culture, American Studies, Behavioral Objectives, Class Activities
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