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ERIC Number: EJ642082
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1191-162X
History as Storytelling. Voices from the Past.
Osborne, Ken
Canadian Social Studies, v35 n1 Fall 2000
Focuses on the use of storytelling as a means of teaching history. Explores the ideas presented by Charles McMurry in his handbook "Special Method in History" that addresses the use of stories in teaching. States that McMurry thought history could be interesting and tangible for even the youngest child. (CMK)
Descriptors: Books, Constructivism (Learning), Curriculum Development, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, History Instruction, Social Studies, Story Telling, Student Interests
http://www.quasar.ualberta.ca/ css/CSS_35_1/voices_from_the_ast.htm.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Canada
Note: Theme issue: Globalization. Electronic journal; 3 pages.