World History
Seeing and Reading through the Culture of War. This is a good article on using war to teach students about history. It was written by Tracy Bilsing and Carroll Ferguson Nardone. It appeared in the Winter 2005 (Volume 9, Issue 4) issue of Academic Exchange Quarterly.
From the site:
Students often have trouble understanding culture outside their own generation. One of the ways that we can bridge the gap for students is to focus on a culture engaged in war?an event which permeates all aspects of society. Using emotionally and politically charged images provides a preliminary method for students to engage in analysis. Then literature emerging from war can serve as the conduit through which educators can more effectively teach students to analyze cultural influences shaped by war and its effects.
- Teaching Archaeology
Teaching Archaeology - This is a good essay which gives tips on teaching about archaeology. This is an important way to teach students history. From the site: How could handchipped stones, ancient ruins, old broken dishes, and antiquated garbage help...
- Cfp: Teaching History
CFP: Teaching History. This is a call for papers that relate to the teaching history from Academic Exchange Quarterly. From the site: Focus: We welcome manuscripts on teaching any historical subject, time period, or region. Here are some questions...
- Teaching About Australia
Teaching about Australia. This is a good essay on how teachers in the USA can teach students about Australia. This includes ideas for history. From the site: At the high school level, history and social science courses offer many opportunities for...
- Integrating Mexican-american History And Culture Into The Social Studies Classroom.
Integrating Mexican-American History and Culture into the Social Studies Classroom. This article looks at ways teachers can bring Mexican-American history into class. From the site: Hispanics in the United States are now the fastest growing and one of...
- Reading Critically
Next Monday I am teaching a three hour course for AP students on preparing them for this fall (well for us in VA it is fall since we do not see kids until Sept 7th!). One of the things I will concentrate on will be reading for understanding. Well...
World History
Seeing and Reading through the Culture of War
Seeing and Reading through the Culture of War. This is a good article on using war to teach students about history. It was written by Tracy Bilsing and Carroll Ferguson Nardone. It appeared in the Winter 2005 (Volume 9, Issue 4) issue of Academic Exchange Quarterly.
From the site:
Students often have trouble understanding culture outside their own generation. One of the ways that we can bridge the gap for students is to focus on a culture engaged in war?an event which permeates all aspects of society. Using emotionally and politically charged images provides a preliminary method for students to engage in analysis. Then literature emerging from war can serve as the conduit through which educators can more effectively teach students to analyze cultural influences shaped by war and its effects.
- Teaching Archaeology
Teaching Archaeology - This is a good essay which gives tips on teaching about archaeology. This is an important way to teach students history. From the site: How could handchipped stones, ancient ruins, old broken dishes, and antiquated garbage help...
- Cfp: Teaching History
CFP: Teaching History. This is a call for papers that relate to the teaching history from Academic Exchange Quarterly. From the site: Focus: We welcome manuscripts on teaching any historical subject, time period, or region. Here are some questions...
- Teaching About Australia
Teaching about Australia. This is a good essay on how teachers in the USA can teach students about Australia. This includes ideas for history. From the site: At the high school level, history and social science courses offer many opportunities for...
- Integrating Mexican-american History And Culture Into The Social Studies Classroom.
Integrating Mexican-American History and Culture into the Social Studies Classroom. This article looks at ways teachers can bring Mexican-American history into class. From the site: Hispanics in the United States are now the fastest growing and one of...
- Reading Critically
Next Monday I am teaching a three hour course for AP students on preparing them for this fall (well for us in VA it is fall since we do not see kids until Sept 7th!). One of the things I will concentrate on will be reading for understanding. Well...