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ERIC Number: EJ357349
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Teaching Chicano/American History: Goals and Methods.
Ruiz, Vicki L.
History Teacher, v20 n2 p167-77 Feb 1987
Discusses the cursory treatment of Mexican Americans and Mexican American History in United States History textbooks and classrooms. Identifies instructional methods useful in engaging student interest. Argues that the present inadequacies of education and educational tools in this area perpetuate existing stereotypes and contribute to cultural misunderstandings. (AEM)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Higher Education, History Instruction, History Textbooks, Mexican American History, Mexican Americans, Minority Groups, Social History, Teaching Methods, Textbook Bias, Textbook Content
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Language: English
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