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ERIC Number: EJ364268
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Student Inquiries about the Vietnam War.
Fernekes, William R.
Social Education, v52 n1 p53-54 Jan 1988
States that because of the lack of depth in history texts, the oral history of Vietnam veterans is a valuable teaching alternative. Provides details for preparing students and veterans for interviews. Concludes that this method helps students understand complex issues by placing them in the middle of historical inquiry. (GEA)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), History Instruction, Oral History, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods, United States History, Veterans, War
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Vietnam War