Annotated bibliography on the history of Chile during 60 years in the middle of the twentieth century is presented. A general outline of major Chilean developments during this period is presented to aid college level history instructors develop curriculum on Chile. Outline topics are the end of the Parliamentary Republic, 1920-31; popular front…

This course outline and bibliography on Peru during the middle years of the nineteenth century includes general works in English and Spanish. Entries are organized chronologically and focus on a variety of topics, including efforts to modernize society, the large unassimilated Indian population, geographic isolation, economic problems, militarism,…

Suggests that social studies students on the high school level can benefit from a study of local government because it is the level of government with which they are already most familiar. Suggests that teachers use a local government unit utilizing research projects, field trips, primary community resource material, and class presentations. (DB)

Discusses the development of a child's view of history to show that certain childhood attitudes, though later hidden, remain with people and influence their approach to history. (GT)

Points out that human sexuality cannot be understood without an historical background. Describes a history of sex course at the University of California, Northridge. Maintains that such courses can make an exciting introduction to the field of history, meet real student needs, are scholastically demanding, and deserve scholarly attention.…

College history courses are declining in popularity. Approaches to improving history teaching include behavioral objectives, consideration of student learning rates, inquiry teaching, focus on local history and technology, and relevance to present and future. Available from: Division of Social Sciences, Emporia Kansas State College, Emporia,…

The author recommends cartoons as a useful teaching medium for junior and senior high social studies. They clarify meanings of historical and current issues through symbolization and caricature. By sketching their own cartoons and writing about the details of others, students can increase their perception and understanding. (Author/AV)

Argues that a rich and controversial chapter in the history of the history of education has been forgotten in the zeal to get on with the "new" history. Contends that historians need to come to terms with the struggles, primarily in the 1930s and 1940s, between those who would make the field purely functional and those who would make it an…

Explores the appeal of historical fiction for young readers and describes its place within any school curriculum. Describes a project in Dorset Middle Schools which used historical fiction to teach medieval history and English. Notes that students' historical thinking was improved, their knowledge of medieval world advanced, and their writing was…

The Holocaust has challenged students, scholars, and educators to make sense of a ghastly episode of modern times. Multidisciplinary accounts of the Holocaust should not mix history and literature domains and their symbol systems haphazardly, but should honor each domain while pursuing a fuller understanding of the experience. Docudramas confuse…

A few Progressive-era educators sought to supplant the study of history in schools. The fundamental reforms that Harvard professor Albert Bushnell Hart and the History Ten recommended for history education in 1893--that the subject hold a central place in the curriculum--were those advanced by the Committee on Social Studies 25 years later. Hart's…

Engaged a class of 23 diverse fifth graders in historical investigation of U.S. colonial history to help their thinking skills and understanding of the past. Focused on a teaching dilemma provoked by history's interpretive paradox and showed how the teacher/researchers found his pedagogical thinking changed by that encounter. (SLD)

Includes 22 articles that address Canadian history and the importance of having students honor Canada's past by providing articles relating to the areas of History and Social Studies covering: historical fiction as instructional material; Canadian scientists; agricultural fairs; the Historical Foundation; social science books on Canada; student…

Describes reading-comprehension technique called "Questioning the Author," which focuses on teaching students to concentrate on building understanding of the ideas in the text. Provides examples of this reading-comprehension technique in geography and history. (PKP)

Provides lists of different categories of young adult literature. Suggests that someone should create an award that recognizes young adult books suitable for adults. Annotates 20 new or overlooked young adult books. (PM)