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ERIC Number: EJ356182
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Rationales for Teaching American History in the Secondary Schools: The Historical Method and Inquiry Mode.
Cholcoal, George W.
Social Studies Teacher, v8 n4 p1,4 Apr-May 1987
States that United States history teachers must understand and accept the several rationales for the course if instruction is to improve. The first of a 10-part series presenting these rationales, this article discusses the historical method and inquiry mode and gives reasons why they are beneficial. (AEM)
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Educational Objectives, Educational Theories, Experiential Learning, History Instruction, Learning Processes, Learning Strategies, Secondary Education, Student Role, Teacher Education, Teacher Evaluation, Teacher Role, United States History
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Language: English
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