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ERIC Number: EJ406219
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
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Visuals in Perspective: An Analysis of U.S. History Textbooks.
Bliss, Traci
Social Studies, v81 n1 p10-14 Jan-Feb 1990
Traces the changes in the visuals used in U.S. history textbooks since the 1900s, concentrating on contemporary texts. Provides questions educators can use in assessing the educational value of textbook visuals. Critiques current textbook visuals, and suggests ways that they enhance understanding of educational information. (RW)
Descriptors: History Textbooks, Instructional Materials, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, Textbook Selection, United States History, Visual Aids, Visual Learning, Visual Stimuli
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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