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Download full textFoard, Douglas, Ed.; Regoli, Michael, Ed. – OAH Magazine of History, 1991
This special theme issue of the OAH Magazine of History contains articles that present a variety of perspectives on the Columbian Quincentenary--the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's voyages of discovery. The articles include: "Exploring the Columbian Quincentenary through Historiography" (John Hebert); "Science, Religion,…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Historiography, History Instruction, Instructional Materials
Mehaffy, George L.; And Others – 1979
The booklet is designed to help social studies teachers initiate oral history projects. Preceding the two major sections of the document, the authors specify that oral history is more than a person with a tape recorder; need not be transcribed to be useful; need not be a big project; and is not the final product of history. The next section…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Historiography, History Instruction, Local History
PDF pending restorationSchug, Mark C., Ed. – Senior Economist, 1986
In conjunction with the United States Constitution's Bicentennial, this issue is devoted to the contributions the Constitution has made in shaping the U.S. economic system. The main article, "The Economics of the Constitution," provides important insights on how the Constitution influences the economic system through answers to the…
Descriptors: Constitutional History, Course Content, Curriculum Guides, Economic Change
Schell, Suzanne B., Ed. – Journal of Museum Education, 1988
This issue focuses on heritage education, the goal of which is to introduce the historic built environment directly into elementary and secondary school curriculums. Kathlyn Hatch discusses how heritage education's linkage with historic preservation can help students relate to society. Earl Jones assesses the status of heritage education,…
Descriptors: Architectural Character, Architecture, Buildings, Built Environment
Crozier, William; And Others – 1979
This document contains eight newsletters prepared by the Minnesota Social History Project (MSHP), an experimental curriculum project in local social history. The newsletters offer classroom exercises, participant suggestions, and supportive essays designed for teachers working with the MSHP. The premise of the project is that "American history can…
Descriptors: Census Figures, Community Study, Data Analysis, Data Collection
Bookmark, 1991
The 12 articles in this issue focus on the theme of family history resources: (1) "Introduction: Family History Resources" (Joseph F. Shubert); (2) "Work, Credentials, and Expectations of a Professional Genealogist" (Coreen P. Hallenbeck and Lewis W. Hallenbeck); (3) "Computers and Genealogy" (Theresa C. Strasser);…
Descriptors: Archives, Community Resources, Computer Software, Electronic Mail
Pittman, Susan Peters, Ed. – ESR Journal, 1990
Dedicated to Seth Kreisberg, this document is the first journal issue of the Educators for Social Responsibility (ESR). It begins with "The Real Ropes Course: The Development of Social Consciousness" (Shelley Berman). The other articles are presented in five sections. The first section, "Our Relationship to Society," contains:…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Conflict Resolution, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
Zurmuehlen, Marilyn, Ed. – Working Papers in Art Education, 1986
Papers by graduate students, and occasionally papers from their mentors which establish a context for the student papers, are organized by sponsoring University. Student papers presented are: (1) "Sequencing as a Student Strategy" (Elisabeth Hartung); (2) "The Role of the Horse as Subject Matter in Adolescent Girls' Artwork" (Alanna…
Descriptors: American Indians, Art, Art Appreciation, Art Criticism
Perrone, Vito – Insights, 1983
This paper traces the development of progressivism in American education, a movement that emphasizes the development of all the native capacities of each child, instead of just teaching reading, writing, and the gathering of facts. Focusing first on the post-Civil War period, the author discusses reformists' early arguments against the linear…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational History, Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories
Bennett, Margie, Ed. – HANDS ON, 1986
A potpourri of activities from teachers working with elementary and middle school-aged children is featured in this journal issue. Regular features include an introductory letter, an article on elementary school activities, project updates, reviews, and announcements. The articles are as follows: (1) "Yesterday is local history to fourth…
Descriptors: Creative Teaching, Elementary Education, Language Arts, Learning Activities
Zurmuehlen, Marilyn, Ed. – Working Papers in Art Education, 1987
Papers by graduate students, and occasionally papers from their mentors which establish a context for the student papers, are organized by sponsoring University. Student papers presented are: (1) "A Husserlian Phenomenological Investigation of the Lived Experience of an Art Educator and Children" (Alan Wilson); (2) "Art in General…
Descriptors: Art, Art Education, Art History, Art Teachers
Miller, Raymond C., Ed. – 1982
These three occasional publications contain the following articles: (1) Varieties of Interdisciplinary Approaches in the Social Sciences (Raymond C. Miller); (2) Five Arguments against Interdisciplinary Studies (Thomas L. Benson); (3) What Are Transdisciplinary Principles? (Robert W. Winquist); (4) Can Progress toward Interdisciplinary Education…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Integrated Curriculum, Intellectual History
National Workshop for Cultural Journalism (St. Louis, Missouri, August 9-12, 1979). Workshop Report.
Reynolds, Sherrod T., Ed. – Hands On, 1980
This issue of "Hands On" compiles edited papers and workshop presentations from the national conference on cultural journalism and experiential learning projects in the Foxfire mode. The conference brought together 200 teachers, students, and professionals and offered technical workshops, presentation workshops about specific programs,…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Local History, Relevance (Education)
PDF pending restorationCentral America in the Classroom, 1992
This issue focuses on the historical and contemporary reality of the indigenous Pipils native group of El Salvador. This information is presented to help Salvadoran students living in the United States and their classmates learn about the history of the Salvadoran people. Spanish excerpts are included. This serial is put forth by the Network of…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Influences, Elementary Secondary Education
D'Oyley, Vincent, Ed.; Murray, Reginald, Ed. – 1979
The development of four core aspects of education in Jamaica are traced and comparison is made with development in Guyana, British Guiana, and Ghana. Teacher training, skill training, the foundations, and later development of secondary education and the management of education are examined. The articles in this collection discuss the impact of…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Developing Nations, Educational History, Educational Planning
