This is the second in a series of articles for "Teaching History" in which Peter Lee and Denis Shemilt share the findings of Project Chata (Concepts of History and Teaching Approaches). In their first article (see Edition 113), they questioned the wisdom of using the National Curriculum attainment target as a model of progression and…

The article discusses an Israeli study of the effect of traditional and non-traditional history of programs on pupils' perception of the nature of historical learning, and on their attitude toward a variety of learning activities. The results presented here indicate that a new program may create increased interest in studying history. (Author/RM)

Guidelines for classroom production of an historical film are suggested on the basis of the author's experience with college students who developed a film on America in the fifties. Technical and procedural suggestions are emphasized. (JH)

High School teachers from Idaho and Utah describe several experience-oriented teaching strategies that exemplify what teachers can produce when given support to undertake sustained curriculum development. (Author/JH)

This program in history instruction has provided a cooperative attitude between faculties of the university and the community college, and is having a positive effect on the reshaping of curriculum and teaching methods as well. (Editor/RK)

IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND FACTORS LEADING TO COMPETENT ECONOMIC KNOWLEDGE OF 11TH-GRADE STUDENTS, A STUDY WAS INITIATED WHICH TRIED (1) TO SHOW GAIN OR LOSS OF ECONOMIC UNDERSTANDING IN THE 11TH-GRADE U.S. HISTORY COURSE, (2) TO ESTABLISH A RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NUMBER OF RELATED STUDENT COURSES TAKEN AND ECONOMIC LITERACY ACHIEVED, AND (3) TO…

This paper presents an historical perspective on social studies curriculum development from 1900 to 1916. The author's main purpose in tracing the originals and rationale of social studies during these years is to locate the educational thought that resulted in the creation of the social studies in its societal context. The paper discusses…

This teacher guide contains 14 sample lesson plans based on issues faced throughout American history and still being headlined in today's newspaper. The lesson plans include exploration and National Pride, Jefferson and Hamilton, Checks and Balances, Supply and Demand, Presidential Impeachment, Voting Rights, Historical Analogies, Predictions and…

Three short papers on the Centennial Education Program of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in existence since 1969 as a residential cluster college for about 200 undergraduates registered for a 6-semester-hour block of problem-centered, experiential learning, usually interdisciplinary. Focus is on the problems and roles of faculty in this…

Learning stations were planned that combined the teaching of English skills with History content.

The role of the Communist Party in mobilizing the Soviet people during World War II is outlined. Emphasis is placed upon teaching the role of the Party in history and social studies classes. (DE)

Techniques for teaching elementary students about relationships between people and governments are explored. (DE)

Two undergraduate courses which used the computer to collect and analyze historical data are described. (DE)