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Joyce, Davis B. – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1978
College teachers of history can use science fiction to help students understand historical concepts. A seminar at the University of Tulsa used futuristic literature to provide a broader perspective on the present and the past. Available from: Loren E. Pennington, Division of Social Sciences, Emporia State University, 1200 Commercial, Emporia,…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Educational Resources, Futures (of Society), Higher Education
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Cooper, B. Lee – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1977
Suggests three unconventional teaching approaches and instructional resources to help history teachers stimulate critical thinking about the past, present, and future. Described are ways of teaching folk history, alternative history, and future history. For journal availability, see SO 505 897. (Author/AV)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Educational Resources, Folk Culture, Futures (of Society)
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Rollins, Richard M. – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1977
Film documentaries can be a valuable addition to introductory American history courses. Using "The Adams Chronicles" as an example, the author identifies flaws in the film and then explains how careful planning and analysis of the video and printed programs enabled him to incorporate it effectively into a freshman-level survey course at Ohio State…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Colonial History (United States), Documentaries, Educational Resources
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Wilson, Don W. – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1993
Describes the teacher education workshops and instructional materials available from the National Archives of the United States. Contends that using primary sources will help students see history as historians did. Concludes that the National Archives seeks more collaborative activities with history teachers. (CFR)
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Historiography, History Instruction
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Rayfiled, Jo Ann – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1991
Explains the utility of city directories as an education resource and suggests ways teachers may use directories in student research projects. Finds original research stimulates student interest and creativity. Provides outlines for suggested study topics. Appendix includes student activity worksheets. (NL)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Resources, History Instruction, Instructional Materials
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Harrison, Wes – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1993
Contends that the lack of trained non-Western historians requires that Western historians must attempt to present world history from a global perspective. Describes a world region approach that uses overlapping spheres to link nations and cultures throughout history. Includes recommended resources for this approach. (CFR)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Educational Resources, Global Approach
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Carlson, Helen L.; Otwell, Maureen – Teaching History: A Journal of Methods, 1991
Directs a class at the University of Minnesota (Duluth) for teachers at developing effective research skills and historical mindedness. Teachers study a topic and write curriculum using primary sources as basic texts. Outlines the curriculum process and includes three case studies. Includes teaching activity worksheets. (NL)
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Resources