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| History Instruction | 6 |
| Elementary Secondary Education | 5 |
| Primary Sources | 4 |
| Curriculum Development | 3 |
| Social Studies | 3 |
| Instructional Materials | 2 |
| Photography | 2 |
| Architecture | 1 |
| Building Design | 1 |
| Built Environment | 1 |
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Source
| Social Studies | 7 |
Author
| Danzer, Gerald A. | 7 |
| Newman, Mark | 6 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 6 |
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| Teachers | 5 |
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Peer reviewedDanzer, Gerald A. – Social Studies, 1973
Identification of the tasks of a historian are outlined and emphasis is placed on the need for students to understand his objectives, processes, limitations, techniques, and goals. (JB)
Descriptors: Chronicles, Historians, History, History Instruction
Peer reviewedDanzer, Gerald A.; Newman, Mark – Social Studies, 1992
Discusses the use of photography as a teaching tool in social studies classes. Suggests that photographs can be used to teach not only history but also ethnic and religious customs and intellectual atmosphere. Urges teachers to stress that the image captured on film limits as well as illuminates its subject. (DK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Photography, Primary Sources
Peer reviewedDanzer, Gerald A.; Newman, Mark – Social Studies, 1992
Recommends that media presentations can be used effectively in the history classroom as images of reality. Suggests films and television programs and documentaries that can be utilized to show how movies play a role in shaping opinion and changing perceptions. (DK)
Descriptors: Civil War (United States), Curriculum Development, Documentaries, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedDanzer, Gerald A.; Newman, Mark – Social Studies, 1992
Presents a page from a booklet developed as part of a curriculum development project. Discusses some ideas for analysis of graphics arts. Examines maps, cartoons, illustrations, and photography. Warns against accepting that which is represented as the whole truth. Describes the imagery and cultural influences to be analyzed in maps and cartoons in…
Descriptors: Cartoons, Cultural Influences, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedDanzer, Gerald A.; Newman, Mark – Social Studies, 1992
Discusses the study of folklore and mythology as primary sources in history instruction. Describes three primary methods of study: (1) the literary method analyzing content, structure, and context; (2) a focus on sociocultural aspects; and (3) an emphasis on behavioral attitudes. Provides a breakdown of sources from folklore and folkways, and…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Folk Culture, History Instruction, Legends
Peer reviewedDanzer, Gerald A.; Newman, Mark – Social Studies, 1992
Discusses the use of fine arts as sources to enrich the study of history. Suggests that such works will serve as barometers of change, examples of cross-cultural influences, and political messages. Includes suggestions of works and artists from different historic periods. (DK)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Fine Arts, History Instruction
Peer reviewedDanzer, Gerald A.; Newman, Mark – Social Studies, 1992
Discusses the unique perspective that the built environment brings to the study of history. Presents questions that can be used to analyze a building to examine identification, form, function, and impact. Suggests that studying a building is like conducting a micro study of the development of a society. (DK)
Descriptors: Architecture, Building Design, Built Environment, Elementary Secondary Education
