Oral History as an Educational Tool for Teaching Immigration and Black History in American High Schools: Findings and Queries.

Lanman, Barry A.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Oral History as an Educational Tool for Teaching Immigration and Black History in American High Schools: Findings and Queries.

Lanman, Barry A.

International Journal of Oral History, v8 n2 p122-35 Jun 1987

Reports the results of a study which compared oral history and traditional history methods in the areas of cognitive achievement, affective motivation, and instructional preference. Concludes that oral history was effective in fostering greater cognitive achievement, and more positive attitudes. Recommends that oral history be added to traditional methods and recommends continued research. (JDH)

Descriptors: Historiography, History Instruction, Methods Research, Oral History, Secondary Education, United States History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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