This classroom practice oriented article provides the instructional framework and procedures for one of the sample field-tested lessons from the oral narrative units derived from the Syrian Learners of English for Employment in Canada (SLEEC) project (Huang, 2021, 2022). This sharing is intended to provide a ready-to-use lesson plan and materials…

In this story collected and shared as part of the OurStoryBridge online short-form oral history project from the Tremonton City Library in Tremonton, Utah, Parry recalls learning Shoshone history and culture from stories that his grandmother, Mae Timbimboo, told him. Parry recounts his excitement in elementary school when he heard that Shoshone…

Oral histories are an exciting way to directly involve students in the act of historical inquiry. They assist students in personalizing history and relating to the actual lives behind major events, names, and dates in history. This article discusses the benefits of using oral histories in the classroom. It describes how to use "Oral Histories…

Provides a step-by-step explanation of the oral history technique and points out that students learn important skills in using the technique. (TJ)

This guide contains 15 articles that discuss materials to be used for ethnohistorical research; the guide also serves as a textbook for courses on ethnohistory and related subjects. The articles are: "The Anthropological Use of Historic Documents" (D. Wiedman); "Public Documents as Primary Sources for Ethnohistorical Research: The…

This article describes the mental process a professional story teller uses when practicing this ancient art. Argues that storytelling is a powerful teaching tool for social studies and history. (JDH)

When guiding students in oral history projects, teachers should consider possible subjects, materials needed, questions and practice interviewing, contacting and interviewing, and transcribing and reporting. Each of these areas is discussed. (RM)

Argues that while the study of genocide is not a pleasant one, it cannot be ignored. Advocates the use of the "words of witnesses" as the most effective and powerful method of teaching the subject. Concludes that through written materials, guest speakers, and video presentations, this "human dimension" makes the topic "real" and important to…

Examines how speeches are used to entertain, inform, influence, commemorate, and inspire; suggests teaching strategies to be used with famous speeches. (DD)

Describes how a women's studies class explored the stories of students' mothers, grandmothers, and other women through readings and oral history. (DD)

Presents a dozen class projects which involve students in collecting and analyzing folklore and folk crafts. (DD)

Describes how oral stories may form the basis for an approach to the teaching of literature, writing, and language. (DD)

Argues that most students lack a cohesive cultural self-identity and the historical background for constructing one. Outlines methods and lessons by which students can find their own stories and develop a stronger cultural self-concept, including oral history reports, reader-response journals, and memoirs. (HB)

This is a guide for recording one's family history. With the use of tape recorders, recording or home videotape systems and simple interviewing techniques, anyone--child or adult--can easily prepare oral biographies to track their families' chronicles. The guide presents instructions for interviewing relatives and friends. Included is a…

Discusses THE YOUNG HISTORIANS, a project of the Chula Vista (California) City School District which involves elementary students in oral and local history to learn basic social studies skills. Stating that the program is applicable to any area, the author examines the benefits of an oral history approach and provides a guide for conducting a…